Adjunct Professor of Optometry
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Saint Louis, Missouri, University Blvd
USA
Phone: (314) 952-2226
Email: JLWeaverOD@gmail.com
Education
DEGREE | Year | Field of Study | Institution and Location |
M.S | 1990-1992 | The Ohio State University | |
M.B.A | 1985-1988 | Drury College | |
O.D. | 1981-1985 | Pennsylvania College of Optometry | |
B.S | 1981-1982 | Visual Science | Pennsylvania College of Optometry |
B.A | 1978-1982 | Chemistry | Washington and Jefferson College |
Biography
Dr. Weaver is Vice President of Certifying Board Services for the American Osteopathic Association in Chicago, Illinois, USA, where he is responsible for the ongoing operations of the board certification process for the profession of osteopathic medicine. He previously served for 6 years as the founding chief executive officer of the American Board of Optometry and 12 years as clinical care director of the American Optometric Association. He is part of a four-doctor group practice in Creve Coeur, Missouri, USA. He teaches Environmental Vision as an adjunct professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry, and precepts in its Primary Care Clinic.
Weaver is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, and a Diplomate in Public Health and Environmental Vision. He is a Fellow of the European Academy of Optometry and Optics. He is Board Certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry; Board Certified in Healthcare Management as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE); and a Certified Association Executive (CAE).
Recently, he has become more active in humanitarian missions, bringingmuch-needed eye care services to underserved residents ofPeru and El Salvador with Hazelwood Baptist Church and Tom Cox World Ministries.
Research Interest
- Environmental/Occupational Vision
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Interprofessional Education/Practice
- Humanitarian Missions
- Primary Care Optometry
- Ophthalmic Optics
- Standards
- Evaluation/Testing/Certification
Scientific Activities
MEMBERSHIPS, SERVICE and AWARDS
American Academy of Optometry | Diplomate, Public Health and Environmental Vision, 2003 Fellow, 1998 American Academy of Optometry Travel Fellowship, 1992 Officer, Section on Public Health and Environmental Vision, 2013-Present Diplomate Chair, 2016-Present Program Chair, 2014-2016 Program Chair-Elect, 2013-2014 |
American College of Healthcare Executives | Fellow (Board Certified in Healthcare Management), 2008 (Recertified 2011, 2014) Volunteer Résumé Reviewer, 2015-Present |
American Optometric Association | Member, Commission on Ophthalmic Standards, 2010-2011 Member, Environmental/Occupational Vision Committee 1997 |
American Public Health Association | Member, Vision Care Section |
American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) | Certified Association Executive (CAE), 2015 |
Armed Forces Optometric Society | Reserve Forces Optometrist of the Year, 2010 Member, Executive Council, 2007-2013 |
Association of Military Surgeons of the United States | Optometry Outstanding Service and Recognition Award, 2004 Life Member, 1997 Member, Awards Committee, 2005-2010 Member, Executive Advisory Council, 2003-2004, 2008-2009 Charter President, Mid-America Chapter, 1997-2000 |
Aviation Vision Association | Member, Board of Directors, Aviation Vision Association, 2010-Present Volunteer Executive Director 2010-Present Founding Member, 2010 |
European Academy of Optometry and Optics | Fellow, 2011 Fellowship Assessor, 2012-Present Founder Member, 2009 |
Federal Healthcare ExecutivesInteragency Institute Alumni Association | Life Member, 2004 |
Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society | Awarded Membership, 1984 |
Hazelwood Baptist Church | Missions Committee, 2013-Present |
Institute for Credentialing Excellence | Research and Development Fundraising Committee Member, 2016-Present Research and Development Committee Member, 2010-2011 Benchmarking Credentialing Activities Task Force Member, 2010-2011 Co-Chair, 2011 Methods for Ensuring Continued Competence Task Force Member, 2011 |
International Association of Lions Clubs | 100% President Award, Lions Clubs International, 1994 Ohio Lions Eye Research Foundation Fellowship, 1990, 1991 Member, 1981-Present Member, Creve Coeur, Missouri Lions Club 2004-Present District 26A2 Chairman, Leader Dogs for the Blind, 1997-2000 President, Worthington, Ohio, Lions Club, 1993-1994 |
International Association of Optometric Executives | Life Member, 201 |
Missouri Optometric Association | Optometrist of the Year, 2004 Member, Board of Directors, 2005-2013 Immediate Past President 2012-2013 President 2011-2012 President-Elect, 2010-2011 Treasurer, 2009-2010 Secretary, 2009 Chair, Clinical/Educational Affairs Committee, 2001-2005 |
Missouri Optometric Foundation | Life Member, 2011 |
National Academies of Practice | Distinguished Public Policy Fellow, 2013 Chair, Membership Committee, Optometry Academy |
Reserve Officers Association | Life Member, 1997 |
United States Army | Legion of Merit, United States Department of Defense, 2012 “8Z” Proficiency Designator for Medical Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; United States Army Medical Department, 2010 Order of Military Medical Merit, United States Army Medical Regiment, 2010 “A” Proficiency Designator for Eminent Qualification in the Specialty of Optometry, United States Army Medical Department Meritorious Service Medal, 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, United States Army, 2004 Army Commendation Medal, 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, United States Army, 2004 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, United States Army, 2004 Mobilization Device, United States Army, 2003 Selected to Adjunct Faculty, United States Army Command and General Staff College, 2001 General John J. Pershing Award, United States Army Command and General Staff College, 1999 Army Commendation Medal, United States Army, 1999 Reserve Forces Overseas Training Ribbon, United States Army, 1999 Unit Commander’s Special Service Award, United States Army, 1998 Army Achievement Medal, United States Army, 1996 Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, United States Army, 1996 Armed Forces Reserve Medal, United States Army, 1996 National Defense Service Medal, United States Army, 1991 Meritorious Service Medal, United States Army, 1989 Expert Field Medical Badge, United States Army, 1985 Army Service Ribbon, United States Army, 1985 Honor Graduate, United States Army Medical Officer Basic Course, 1985 Air Assault Badge, United States Army, 1980 ArmyROTC Scholarship, United States Army, 1979 |
St. Louis Optometric Society | Robert A. Koetting OD Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement, 2015 Optometrist of the Year, 2005 |
World Council of Optometry | Member, Public Health Committee, 2015-Present Chair, Manpower Subcommittee, 2016-Present Member, Legislation, Registration and Standards Committee, 2009-2015 Member, Advocacy Committee, 2013-2014 |
Publications
- Wieting JM, Weaver JL, Kramer JA, Morales-Egizi L.American Osteopathic AssociationSpecialty Board Certification.JAm OsteopathAssoc 2017, 117(4)
- McAlister WH, Wingert TA, Weaver JL, Gerber FE. Optometric Support to Pacific Angel—Nepal 2012. Military Medicine 2014; 179(7): 717-20.
- Capó-Aponte JE, Hilber DJ, Urosevich TG, Lattimore MR, Weaver JL. Military aircrew eyewear survey: operational issues.Aviat Space Environ Med 2013; 84:814-22.
- Zumbrink UA, Frazier M, Visker JD, Wingert TA, Weaver JL. The AOA’s Healthy Eyes Healthy People® Program 6-Year Evaluation Report (2004-2009). Optometry 2010, 81:306-311.
- Good GW, Weaver JL. Environmental Vision. In: Hatch SW, Whitener JC, McAlister WH, Block SS, ed. Optometric Care within the Public Health Community. Cadyville, NY: Old Post Publishing, 2010: 12.1-12.17.
- McAlister WH, Wingert TA, Weaver JL, et. al. Use of clinical practice guidelines by executive directors of optometric associations.Optometry 2006, 77: 622-628.
- Good GW, Weaver JL, Hitzeman SA, et. al. Eye safety—You can make the difference. Optometry 2006, 77: 201-204.
- Wingert TA, Weaver JL, Paksin A. Accuracy of pharmaceutical tracking data with regard to optometrist’s prescribing. Optometry 2003, 74: 286-290.
- Long WF, Garzia R, Weaver JL. Assessment of refraction and refractive errors. In: Bass M, ed. Optical Society of America Handbook of Optics: Classical, Vision and
- X-Ray Optics, 2nd ed. Vol III. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2001: 11.1-11.23.
- Weaver JL, McAlister WH. Vision readiness of Reserve Forces of the U.S. Army. Military Medicine 2001; 166: 64-66.
- Shipp MD, Daum KM, Weaver JL, et. al. Motorist vision policy.Optometry 2000; 71: 449-453.
- Kirby BS, Weaver JL, Amos JF, et. al. Board certification in optometry.Optometry 2000; 71: 226-232.
- Bachman WG, Weaver JL. Comparison between anti-reflection coated and uncoated spectacle lenses for presbyopic highway patrol troopers.Journal of the American Optometric Association 1999; 70:103-109.
- Good GW, Weaver JL, Augsburger AR. Determination and application of vision standards in industry. American Journal of Industrial Medicine 1996; 30:633-640.
- Weaver JL. The Use of Index of Blur as a Measure of Visibility. Columbus, OH: The Ohio State University; 1992.
- Weaver JL, Anderson AJ, Barr JT. Does this optometrist have keratoconus? : Corneal topographic mapping may provide early diagnosis.Contact Lens Spectrum 1992; 7:17-21.
Scientific Presentations (L – Lecture, P – Poster, W - Workshop)
- “Public Health andEnvironmental VisionSection Symposium:Eye Health Promotionand Vision ImpairmentReduction: Results ofa National Academy ofSciences, Engineering andMedicine Study” Panel Moderator American Academy of Optometry, November 10, 2016, Anaheim, CA
- “Diplomate in Public Health and Environmental Vision”P American Academy of Optometry, November 9-12, 2016, Anaheim, CA
- “Vitamin Controversies” L European Academy of Optometry and Optics, May 22, 2016, Berlin, Germany
- “Transforming Educational Culture through the Interprofessional Collaboration of Optometry and Osteopathic Medicine” P National Academies of Practice Annual Forum, April 8-9, 2016, Baltimore, MD
- “Off-Axis Cylinder Tolerance for Optometric Missions” P American Academy of Optometry, October 9, 2015, New Orleans, LA
- “Public Health and Environmental Vision Section Symposium: Global Health and Emerging Diseases 2015” Panel Moderator American Academy of Optometry, October 7, 2015, New Orleans, LA
- “Intermediate Steps in the Transition from Episodic to Permanent Humanitarian Care” P 1st World Congress of Optometry, August 14-16, 2015, Medellin, Colombia
- “Optometric Implications of Ebola and other Emerging Infectious Diseases” L European Academy of Optometry and Optics, May 16, 2015, Budapest, Hungary
- “Transitioning from Episodic to Sustained Care in Humanitarian Service” L European Academy of Optometry and Optics, May 16, 2015, Budapest, Hungary
- “Patient-Centered Care of the Pediatric Patient with Eye and Vision Problems” P National Academies of Practice Annual Forum, April 17, 2015, Alexandria, VA
- “Educational Benefits of Participation in Humanitarian Missions” P Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity, November 16, 2014, Denver, CO
- “Optometry’s Role in the Global Tobacco Epidemic” P European Academy of Optometry and Optics, May 16-18, 2014, Warsaw, Poland
- “Humanitarian Missions as an Adjunct to Education” L European Academy of Optometry and Optics, May 17, 2014, Warsaw, Poland
- “The Evolution of Board Certification in Optometry: Implications for Interprofessional Healthcare” P National Academies of Practice Annual Meeting and Spring Forum, April 4, 2014, Alexandria, VA
- “Accrediting a Certification Program: The American Board of Optometry’s Experience” L European Academy of Optometry and Optics, April 21, 2013, Malaga, Spain
- “Project Hope: An International Humanitarian Mission Trip to Nepal” P European Academy of Optometry and Optics, April 21, 2013, Malaga, Spain
- “Head to Toe: Caring and Comfort in Aging” (Conference Panel Discussion) L National Academies of Practice Annual Meeting and Spring Forum, April 6, 2013, Alexandria, VA [Final panel presentation by Timothy A. Wingert, OD]
- “Optometry’s Approach to Lifelong Learning” P National Academies of Practice Annual Meeting and Spring Forum, April 5, 2013, Alexandria, VA
- “WCO Global Competency Model” (Conference Closing Session Panel Discussion)L World Council of Optometry’s “Advancing Optometry Worldwide,” June 26, 2012, Chicago, IL
- “Development of Optometry in the United States” P World Council of Optometry’s “Advancing Optometry Worldwide,” June 24-26, 2012, Chicago, IL
- “Optometrist’s Role in Helping Patients with Alzheimer's Disease” L American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, November 2, 2011, Washington, DC
- “Assessment of 2009 Healthy Eyes Healthy People® Program” P American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, October 31, 2011, Washington, DC
- “Certain Nutrition Can Help Maintain Vision and Eye Health” P American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, October 31, 2011, Washington, DC
- “Healthy Eyes Healthy People® 2009 Projects Helped Diabetic Patients” P American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, October 31, 2011, Washington, DC
- “Healthy Eyes Healthy People®: Increase the Percentage of Missouri Kindergartners Having Eye Exams” P American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, October 31, 2011, Washington, DC
- “Healthy People 2020: Optometrists Serving the Elderly Population Living in Nursing Homes” P American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, October 31, 2011, Washington, DC
- “What Do We Really Do?-The Results of the American Board of Optometry’s Job Analysis” W European Academy of Optometry and Optics, May 8, 2011, Prague, Czech Republic
- “American Board of Optometry Board Certification—Update on Progress” L European Academy of Optometry and Optics, May 8, 2011, Prague, Czech Republic
- “The Evolution of Optometric Practice in the United States” P European Academy of Optometry and Optics, May 7-8, 2011, Prague, Czech Republic
- “Board Certification by the American Board of Optometry” P American Academy of Optometry, November 17-20, 2010, San Francisco, CA
- “Tonometer Tip Disinfection Methods and Nosocomial Infections” P American Academy of Optometry, November 17, 2010, San Francisco, CA
- “Board Certification in Optometry—the American Experience” L World Council of Optometry’s Fifth World Congress on Optometric Education, September 22-24, 2010, Durban, South Africa
- “The Institute of Medicine’s Report on Redesigning Continuing Education in the Health Professions: Implications for Optometry” L World Council of Optometry’s Fifth World Congress on Optometric Education, September 22-24, 2010, Durban, South Africa
- “Differences in Concerns by Ethnicity in Results of the InfantSEE® Program” L American Public Health Association, November 10, 2009, Philadelphia, PA
- “Addressing Vision Objectives Through the Healthy Eyes Healthy People® Program” P American Public Health Association, November 9, 2009, Philadelphia, PA
- “AOA Efforts: Healthy Eyes Healthy People® ”L Public Health and Environmental Vision Section Symposium on Eye Injury Prevention—Strategies for Success, American Academy of Optometry, October 24, 2008, Anaheim, CA
- “Optometric Clinical Practice Guidelines: Defining Optometric Care” P American Academy of Optometry, November 11-13, 2009, Orlando, FL
- “American Optometric Association Seal of Acceptance Program”P American Academy of Optometry, November 11-13, 2009, Orlando, FL
- “An Episode of Optometric Support in Operation Iraqi Freedom” P Optometry’s Meeting™, June 27-28, 2008, Seattle, WA
- “Board Certification, Competence Assessment and Specialization in Optometry: A History of the Issues in the United States” P World Council of Optometry’s Second World Conference on Optometric Globalisation, April 11-13, 2008, London, United Kingdom
- “Optometric Clinical Practice Guidelines: Defining Optometric Care in the United States” P World Council of Optometry’s Second World Conference on Optometric Globalisation, April 11-13, 2008, London, United Kingdom
- “Differences In Infant Vision Assessments By Ethnicity” P American Academy of Optometry, October 24, 2007, Tampa, FL
- “Differences In Infant Vision Findings Between Term and Preterm Births” P American Academy of Optometry, October 24, 2007, Tampa, FL
- “InfantSEE® Becomes a Toddler: Two Years of Results” P American Optometric Association’s Optometry’s Meeting™, June 29-30, 2007, Boston, MA
- “InfantSEE™: Results of the First Six Months” P American OptometricAssociation’sOptometry’s Meeting™, June 23-24, 2006, Las Vegas, NV
- “Incorporating Healthy Sight Counseling into the Optometric Curriculum” P World Council of Optometry’s Fourth World Conference on Optometric Education, May 3-5, 2006, Milan, Italy
- “American Optometric Association Seal of Certification and Acceptance Program”P American Academy of Optometry, December 8-11, 2005, San Diego, CA
- “Optometric Clinical Practice Guidelines: Implications for Internationalization” L World Council of Optometry’s World Congress on Optometric Globalization, June 22, 2004, Orlando, FL
- “Use of Clinical Practice Guidelines by Optometric Associations” P American Optometric Association’s “Optometry’s Meeting™,” June 2003, San Diego, CA
- “Accuracy of Pharmaceutical Tracking Data Regarding Optometrists’ Prescribing”P American Optometric Association’s “Optometry’s Meeting™,” June 28-29, 2002, New Orleans, LA
- “Prevalence of Vision Problems in Children Entering School in Kentucky” P American Academy of Optometry International Meeting, April 13,14,15, 2002, Munich, Germany
- “Vision Readiness of U.S. Army Soldiers in Germany” P American Academy of Optometry International Meeting, April 13,14,15, 2002, Munich, Germany
- “Assessing the Need for Board Certification in Optometry” L Optometry Education and Primary Care Joint Symposium, American Academy of Optometry, December 11, 2000, Orlando, FL
- “Pharmaceutical Company Tracking of Optometrist Prescribing Frequency” P American Optometric Association, June 23, 2000, Las Vegas, NV
- “Vision Readiness of U.S. Army Soldiers in Germany: A Pilot Study”P American Academy of Optometry International Meeting, April 7, 2000, Madrid, Spain
- “How to Become a Board Certified Optometrist” P American Academy of Optometry, December 11, 12, 13, 1999, Seattle, WA
- “Ocular Hazards and Eye Protection in the Dental Office” P American Academy of Optometry, December 13, 1999, Seattle, WA
- “Perspectives on the Use of Protective Eyewear for Racquetball” P American Academy of Optometry, December 13, 1999, Seattle, WA
- “Assuring Access to Public Transportation for the Visually Impaired” L American Academy of Optometry, December 12, 1999, Seattle, WA
- “Vision Readiness of the Reserve Forces of the U.S. Army” P American Academy of Optometry, December 14, 1998, San Francisco, CA
- “The Use of C-Daylight Glasses for Color Vision Testing” P American Academy of Optometry, December 13, 1998, San Francisco, CA
- “Comparison Between Anti-Reflection Coated and Uncoated Spectacle Lenses for Presbyopic Highway Patrol Troopers” P American Academy of Optometry, December 14, 1997, San Antonio, TX
- “Visual Skills Testing as a Predictor of Intoxication Level” P American Academy of Optometry, December 14, 1997, San Antonio, TX
- “Survey of Cleaning and Disinfection Methods for Applanation Tonometry” P American Academy of Optometry, December 14, 1997, San Antonio, TX
- “Accommodation to Targets for VDT Prescriptions” P Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, May 14, 1997, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- “The Reserve Forces Eye Injury Reporting System” L 35th Infantry Division Medical Conference, February 23, 1996, Camp Clark, MO
- “Patient Comfort Preference during Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy” P American Academy of Optometry, December 9, 1995, New Orleans, LA
- “Determination and Application of Vision Standards in Industry” P American Academy of Optometry, December 12, 1993, Boston, MA
- “The Use of Index of Blur as a Measure of Visibility” P American Academy of Optometry, December 14, 1992, Orlando, FL
- “Does This Optometrist Have Keratoconus?” P American Academy of Optometry, December 14, 1991, Anaheim, CA
American Academy of Optometry, October 7-10, 2015, New Orleans, LA
European Academy of Optometry and Optics, May 16, 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark
American Academy of Optometry, October 22-24, 2008, Anaheim, CA
American Academy of Optometry, October 25-27, 2007, Tampa, FL
American Academy of Optometry, December 7-10, 2006, Denver, CO
American Academy of Optometry, December 8-11, 2005, San Diego, CA
American Academy of Optometry, December 9-12, 2004, Tampa, FL
American Academy of Optometry, April 2, 2004, Honolulu, HI
American Academy of Optometry, December 4-6, 2003, Dallas, TX
American Academy of Optometry, December 12-14, 2002, San Diego, CA
American Academy of Optometry, April 13-15, 2002, Munich, Germany
American Academy of Optometry, December 8-10, 2001, Philadelphia, FL
American Academy of Optometry, December 9-11, 2000, Orlando, FL
American Academy of Optometry, October 22-24, 2008, Anaheim, CA
American Academy of Optometry, October 25-27, 2007, Tampa, FL
American Academy of Optometry, December 7-10, 2006, Denver, CO
American Academy of Optometry, December 9-12, 2004, Tampa, FL
American Academy of Optometry, April 3, 2004, Honolulu, HI
American Academy of Optometry, December 4-6, 2003, Dallas, TX
American Academy of Optometry, December 9, 1996, Orlando, FL