Dr. John G. Clarkson MD
Practice: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Location: Miami, FL
Website: https://umiamihealth.org/bascom-palmer-eye-institute
Phone: (585) 273-3937
Email: vgause@med.miami.edu
John G. Clarkson, MD, is a nationally distinguished practitioner, researcher, and educator with a celebrated career in ophthalmology spanning more than 40 years. He is the former Executive Director and CEO of the American Board of Ophthalmology and is Dean Emeritus and Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, FL.
Under Dr. Clarkson’s leadership, the American Board of Ophthalmology independently certified the knowledge, skills, and expertise of approximately 500 new eye physicians each year and grew to more than 16,000 active diplomates in the United States and abroad.
Past president of the American Ophthalmological Society (AOS) and the Macula Society, Dr. Clarkson is active in other organizations including the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO), and the Retina Society. His research interests have led to significant roles in projects funded by the National Eye Institute and the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Clarkson has authored or co-authored more than 60 published works.
Upon graduation from Princeton University, Dr. Clarkson earned a medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He subsequently completed fellowships in medical retinal diseases, ophthalmic pathology, and vitreoretinal surgery.
The publishers of America’s Top Doctors awarded Dr. Clarkson its National Physician of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012 for his lifelong dedication to research and practice in the field of ophthalmology. In 2015, he received one of ophthalmology’s highest honors, the Lucien Howe Medal of the American Ophthalmological Society, for distinguished service to the profession. That same year, the University of Miami established the Dr. John G. Clarkson Endowed Chair in Medical Education at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in recognition of his contributions to ophthalmic education and training.
Dr. Clarkson continues to serve on the board of the Ophthalmology Research Foundation of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
FAQ
At the Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation, we are often contacted by anxious parents or patients who are seeking information after receiving a diagnosis of Coats’ Disease. The questions below are provided as a resource to assist you as you and your doctor decide the best approach for treatment. These questions do not constitute any form of medical advice or diagnosis. Each patient is unique. An experienced retinal specialist who has examined the patient is the best source of information for diagnosis and treatment. We always recommend getting a second opinion.
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Ahead of any treatments or procedures, it is important to ask yourself and the doctor the following questions:
How do you know that this is Coats’ Disease?
Has your doctor treated other patients with Coats’ Disease?
Have you sought a second opinion? If not, please consult our Doctor Directory for knowledgeable doctors in your area.
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What Stage of Coats’ Disease is he/she in?
Will his/her vision get worse over time?
Will the eye have pain?
Will his/her eye start to turn out? Is muscle corrective surgery an option?
Are cataracts likely?
How likely is glaucoma? (due to retinal detachment)
Is there calcification?
What is the anticipated disease progression?
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Is there a thorough vision exam available?
Where is the vision affected? (central/peripheral/distance)
Does he/she have depth perception? (3D visibility)
What about the non-Coats’ eye?
To what extent is his/her vision affected?
Will we be able to use this as a baseline to measure progress/decline?
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