Our Doctors

Dr. Jason W. Cole grew up in the small paper mill town of Evadale, TX. He graduated from Lamar University in 2002 with a degree in chemistry. He spent three years in the petrochemical field before he decided to pursue a career in Optometry. He then attended the University of Houston where he earned his Doctorate of Optometry in 2009 and immediately joined the TSO Midcounty group in Port Arthur, TX upon graduation. When asked about his work, Dr. Cole replies, "Optometry is such a great profession. I get to go to work every day and help people see. It's a pretty great job." Family is one of the highest priorities in his life and it shows in how he treats his patients.

Undergraduate Education: Rhodes College; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Member of American Optometric Association and Tennessee Optometric Association; What drives your passion for optometry? Helping patients achieve clear and comfortable vision. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Educating patients on optical options available for their particular occupation and lifestyle. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. Hobbies/Interests: Guitar playing/Making music

Undergraduate Education: University of Texas and University of Houston. Optometry School: Ohio State University College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing eye care services for our community that cannot afford it through Keller ISD, House of Peach, Philip’s Wish, and other local charities. Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, gardening, my animals.

Undergraduate Education: Illinois Wesleyan University; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients.

Undergraduate Education: Oakland University and Michigan State University. Optometry School: Michigan College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? 20+ year member of Macomb Township Lions Club, including Past-President. Hobbies/Interest: Love traveling the world, spending time with grandkids, and playing euchre.

Undergraduate Education; B.S. University of Tennessee, Knoxville Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association, Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians; How are you helping patients live their best lives? The practice of Optometry allows me to positively impact my patients' ocular health as well as their overall health. Hobbies/Interests: In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, running and the outdoors.

Undergraduate Education: Ohio State University Undergrad. Optometry School: Ohio State University Optometry School 1979. The reason I became an optometrist is: My vision was very poor as a kid through school and wore glasses from an early age. I remember seeing leaves on trees for the first time with my first pair of glasses and thought it would be an interesting job when I got older. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Helping kids see, both for their self-esteem and their athletic abilities. Helping adults live their best life with good vision and healthy eyes. In my spare time, I enjoy: Outdoors: Camping, Hiking, Hunting, Boating, Scuba Diving. Indoors: Piano, Computer VR, Pen Turning.

Undergraduate Education: Gettysburg College, BA Biology. Optometry School: Pennsylvania School of Optometry, BS Biology, Doctor of Optometry. Professional Achievements and Associations: Maryland Optometric Association; American Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Primary Care. The reason I became an optometrist is: help my patients see their best, and to further their health and well-being. My favorite part of helping my patients is: working with people. In my spare time, I enjoy: time with my family, also my furry friends. I am a CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocate) for a foster child in Howard County, Maryland. I'm an avid reader and book club member. I have fostered for a local animal shelter, and plan to continue with that.

Undergraduate Education: UNC Charlotte ,B.A.; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry 1991; Professional Achievements and Associations: Diplomat: Cornea, Glaucoma, Retina , General Medicine, SECO Scholar, OWNS Society Member, SCOPA Member, AOA Member, Contact Lens Section member; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Diplomat, Contact lenses; The reason I became an optometrist is because I had very bad vision at a very early age. In my spare time, I enjoy music, wood working, DIY projects, art, design, landscaping, gardening ,reading ,bicycling ,tennis, automotive projects, fishing, boating, and testing new gadgets. My favorite part of helping my patients is upgrading their vision potential.

Undergraduate Education: Lewis University; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Member of the Illinois Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Eye Care, Glaucoma Management, Diabetic Exams; What drives your passion for optometry? Sight is one of the most indispensable senses. I love helping patients experience life with the clearest vision possible. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By helping them achieve the best vision for their daily needs and activities. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. How are you impacting your local community? By educating patients of the importance of annual eye exams for the health of the eyes, not just updating their prescription. Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my son, Colton, and the rest of my family.

Dr. Cosenza began his academic journey at Quinnipiac University, where he earned an Associate of Science degree. He was then offered early entry into the New England College of Optometry, where he completed his Bachelor of Optometry and Doctor of Optometry degrees. After completing his education, Dr. Cosenza practiced with Ophthalmology Associates PC for three years in Fairfield, CT. He then co-founded Vision Group with Dr. Robert Blake, expanding the practice to three offices. OptiCare PC, a Connecticut-based multidisciplinary eye care provider, later acquired Vision Group. Following the sale of Vision Group, Dr. Cosenza consulted and practiced with several optometric practices across Connecticut, primarily Professional Vision Center in Meriden. Over the past five years.he has served on staff at Eyecare Associates in Fairfield, CT, delivering high-quality patient care. Dr. Cosenza has now joined MyEyeDr, where he is excited to accept new patients at both the Fairfield and Westport locations. I have been providing comprehensive eye exams for both adults and children , as well as diabetic eye exams. Contact lens fittings and evaluations and ocular disease management. An investigator for Cooper Vision labs for the first extended wear “Permalen and other products Hobbies include boating, camping and travel

Undergraduate Education: Bob Jones University; Biology Major; Chemistry Minor. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry 1990. Professional Achievements and Associations: Alpha Omega Man of The Year; Honor Society Beta Kappa; First Place Classic Car Awards at Euro Car Festival in Greenville and at Kiawah Island Motoring Retreat. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: LASIK Top Gun Award; Various Contact Lens Specialty Awards; Paragon RGP Contact Lens study participant. The reason I became an optometrist is: I am a people person and optometric physician is a good people/medical profession. Its not as intense as other medical professions and there is usually not as much pain distress for patients. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Solving a systemic problem or disease by listening to the patient carefully and observing the ocular finds. Love to be the first doctor to put the puzzle pieces together to help the patient solve a problem. In my spare time, I enjoy: Restoring old sports cars, Restoring vintage air streams, and motor coaches.

Undergraduate Education: Ferris State University. Optometry School: Michigan College of Optometry. When I was in fifth grade, I told my parent that I wanted to become an optometrist and I did! It is my passion to help people to see what they’ve been missing- at my office or serving under-privileged countries. The smile on a patient’s face when they see clearly for the first time is amazing. When the parent of a struggling child tells me their child is not as frustrated with school or an adult tells me they have an improved quality of life because they no longer suffer from headaches on workdays, it brings a smile to my face. When I’m not in the office, I can be found on my yoga mat, on Lake Michigan, with family or traveling.

Undergraduate Education: University of the South, Sewanee; Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham; Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA Member, NCOS Member; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. How are you impacting your local community? Lion's Club and Free Clinics