Mark Swan

Mark Swan is a Professor at the Michigan College of Optometry, Ferris State University, specializing in pediatric, developmental, and binocular vision care. He actively engages in patient care at the Pediatrics and Binocular Vision Service of the University Eye Center.

• American Academy of Optometry Fellow
• Former President of Michigan Optometric Association and West Michigan Optometric Association
• Recipient of multiple awards including Visionary of the Year and Optometrist of the Year

His research spans vision therapy, blue light effects, and health informatics. Dr. Swan has published extensively in optometric journals and presented at national/international conferences. He holds a Master's in Reading Disabilities from UC Berkeley and contributes to policy through committees like the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education.

Scientific awards include:

• Grand Rapids Lions Club Visionary of the Year (2008)
• Michigan Optometric Association Optometrist of the Year (2009)
• Ferris State University Distinguished Alumnus (2010)
• American Diabetes Association Health Care Champion (2016)