Dr. James Sheedy, OD, PhD
Pacific University, United States

Dr. Sheedy received his optometry degree and his doctorate in physiological optics from the Ohio State University. He was a Clinical Professor at the University of California at Berkeley School of Optometry where he founded the first VDT Eye Clinic in 1985. He also established the Center for Ophthalmic Optics Research at Ohio State University and is recognized as an expert in the design and prescribing of progressive addition lenses. He has twice received the Garland Clay Award for the best clinical research published in the journal of the American Academy of Optometry and also received the William Feinbloom award for his work in vision ergonomics. He also received the Distinguished Service Award from Prevent Blindness America for his work with ultraviolet. He has over 130 published articles and has participated in the development of numerous ANSI and ISO standards and regulations. Currently Dr. Sheedy is a professor of optometry at Pacific University and Dean of the College of Optometry.

Title: “Which Progressive Addition Lens Should I Use?”