Dr. Josh Johnston, OD

Bio

Dr. Johnston was born and raised in Austin, Texas. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Texas Christian University, located in Fort Worth, Texas and a Doctorate in Optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Johnston has been involved in the Optometric industry for over ten years and is licensed by the California State Board of Optometry and the state of Georgia. Prior to practicing in California, Dr. Johnston was the clinical director for a group ophthalmology and optometry practice in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Johnston specializes in medical optometry in several dimensions of care including primary care, pre and post op care of surgical patients, managing patients that have had LASIK and premium cataract surgery implants, and diagnosing and treating advanced pathology and disease. He serves as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry. He currently serves as the Clinical Director of Optometric Services at Atlantis Eyecare in Orange and Los Angles counties. Dr. Johnston is a leader in the optometric field and regularly lectures in the community and to his colleagues in the field of optometry.



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  • Atlantis Eyecare

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Optometry:

    FRIDAY, June 14 (HealthDay News) -- A previously undetected layer has been discovered in the cornea, which is the clear window at the front of the eye.

    The finding could help improve results for people who undergo corneal grafts and transplants, according to the researchers at the Univers...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Optometry:

    WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26 (HealthDay News) -- For generations, countless adults have urged kids to eat carrots to protect their eyesight.

    "Anything that's good for your body is good for your eyes, especially vegetables," explained Dr. James McDonnell, a professor of ophthalmology and director o...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Optometry:

    WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26 (HealthDay News) -- It came as no surprise to Christina Daves from Gainesville, Va., when her daughter asked for contact lenses at the age of 9.

    Her daughter, Megan, had started wearing glasses in the second grade, when she was 7, because she was nearsighted, which mean...Full Article

  • Josh Johnston, OD
    Josh Johnston, OD answered:
    Do patients need to wear glasses after cataract surgery?
    There have been major advances in surgical options for cataract patients. Many years ago,...  Full Post