Jason Jedlicka

Dr. Jason Jedlicka serves as Clinical Professor and Chief of the Cornea and Contact Lens Service at Indiana University School of Optometry, where he directs clinical operations and graduate education in corneal disease management. His expertise spans specialty contact lenses and anterior segment disorders with international recognition.

His academic training includes:

• Doctor of Optometry, Salus University (1996)
• Residency in Cornea and Specialty Contact Lenses, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (1997)
• Fellowship in Anterior Segment Disease, Minnesota Eye Consultants (1998)

Dr. Jedlicka's research pioneers scleral lens applications for complex corneal conditions, orthokeratology for myopia control, and innovative management of keratoconus and corneal dystrophies. His clinical investigations focus on improving visual outcomes through advanced lens designs and disease-specific protocols, particularly for neurotrophic keratopathy and post-surgical rehabilitation.

Analysis of his publications reveals consistent advancement in scleral lens technology and orthokeratology safety, with increasing emphasis on pediatric applications and comanagement of premium intraocular lenses since 2008.

His professional distinctions include:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO)
• Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society (FSLS)
• Fellow of the Contact Lens Society of America (FCLSA)

As Graduate Faculty, Dr. Jedlicka mentors optometry students in clinical rotations through the Cornea and Contact Lens Service while serving as President of the Scleral Lens Education Society. His leadership extends to committee roles in major optometry organizations including the Academy of Optometry Membership Committee.

The Cornea and Contact Lens Service under his direction operates as a specialized clinical hub for complex cases, integrating diagnostic imaging with custom lens fabrication to address challenging corneal pathologies across diverse patient populations.