Jeffrey Sonsino, O.D.
Education
B.S., James Madison University- O.D., New England College of Optometry
Postgraduate Training
Residency
- Cornea/Contact Lens, Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL
Board Certification
- Optometric Licensure by the Tennessee Department of Professional Regulations
- Licensed Optometrist Controlled Substances
Professional Affiliations
- Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
- American Optometric Association
- Tennessee Optometric Association
Honors & Awards
- Communications Committee, American Academy of Optometry
- Advisory Board, Tennessee Technical Assistance and Resources for Enhancing Deafblind Supports
- Chair, Institutional Review and Research Board, Contact Lens Section, American Optometric Association
- New England College of Optometry Alumni Association Award
- International Society for Eye Research Travel Fellowship
Areas of Clinical Expertise
- Primary Eyecare
- Complex Contact Lens
- Pediatric Low Vision Rehabilitation
- Adult Low Vision Rehabilitation
Research Interests
- Product research for new contact lenses
- Macular degeneration
- Project PAVE
Background
Dr. Sonsino provides top quality primary eye care for those who are in need of general eye examinations and personalized problem solving. He has particular expertise in difficult-to-fit or complex contact lens cases. Dr. Sonsino has extensive skill in treating all forms of myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism, presbyopia (ageing eyes), keratoconus, post-surgical refractive complications, as well as a host of rare conditions. He is also an accomplished leader in pediatric and adult low vision rehabilitation for those whose vision is not correctable with glasses, contact lenses or surgery.