Mitchell A. Jackson, M.D.

Mitchell A. Jackson, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgery. He received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School, completed his internship at Columbus Hospital and his Ophthalmology residency at University of Chicago Hospitals. Currently, Dr. Jackson is the Founder/Medical Director of Jacksoneye and is also a clinical assistant at the University of Chicago Hospitals.

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Dr. Jackson has extensive experience in laser vision correction, performing over 30,000 LASIK procedures since its FDA approval for use in 1995. Confident in laser vision correction, Dr. Jackson experienced the LASIK procedure as a patient in May 2000 and is able to explain the procedure from a patient's perspective.


Dr. Jackson is involved in many phase 2, 3 and 4 FDA clinical trials such as the the surachoroidal stent for glaucoma treatment at the time of cataract surgery, the One-Piece Tecnis Multifocal Lens Implant, collagen cross-linking for keratoconus and post-Lasik ectasia, and Dry Eye Treatments including the Tear Science device for lid margin disease. He is also the Medical Monitor on various other ophthalmic studies such as intracameral pharmaceuticals in cataract surgery, and serves as the US Ambassador for the Laser ACE procedure for presbyopia being performed internationally.

"I don’t mind taking on the challenging cases and doing whatever it takes to get people to see."
- Dr. Jackson

Accomplishments

  • Assisted in the design and was the first U.S. surgeon to use the Moria microkeratome system currently used in the LASIK procedure
  • Trained over 700 refractive surgeons worldwide on the use of the Moria Microkeratome system
  • Serves as a speaker for Abbott-AMO (Tecnis Multifocal), Alcon (Durezol, Systane Balance), Bausch and Lomb (Besivance, Zirgan, Lotemax, Crystalens, Stellaris MICS), Ista (Bepreve, Bromday), Allergan (Lastacaft, Restasis, Zymaxid), Technolas PV (Zyoptix), Hoya (ABC technology, ISert)
  • Consultant for Cyanocon/Ocusoft (Tetravisc, Tears Hydrate, Lid Scrub studies)
  • Advisory Board member for Noble Vision Group (Fluramene, Delta Science punctal plugs)
  • Advisory Board member/US Ambassador for Ace Vision Group (Laser Ace Presbyopia procedure)
  • Podium presentations at many key US and international symposiums on cataract and refractive technologies: RHEM, ASCRS, ACES/SEE, AIRS/ACOS, OSN, AAO, ESCRS
  • Certified in use of various cataract and LASIK technologies: Zyoptix/Technolas, Customvue/VisX, Wavefront-Optimized/Wavelight, Intralase Femtosecond laser, AMO Signature and Bausch & Lomb Stellaris phacoemulsification systems, Akreos/Tecnis/Acrysof Toric/Crystalens/ReStor/Tecnis Multifocal/Hoya ISert/Staar ICL lens implant technologies
  • Named "Top Doctor" in Chicago - Chicago Metro Area 2002, 2003 - by Castle Connolly Medical, LTD
  • Serves on Editorial Boards of many ophthalmic journals - Ophthalmology Management, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, and Premier Surgeon
  • Selected as one of 65 ground breaking doctors by Chicago Magazine, 2004
  • Team ophthalmologist for the Chicago Rush Arena Football Team - 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006
  • Served as a course instructor for treatment of Keratoconus with use of Intacs  
  • Selected to the PS250 (top 250 premier surgeons) for Ophthalmology in the US


Affiliations

Dr. Jackson is a member and is actively involved in the following professional societies:

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
  • American College of Ophthalmic Surgeons (ACOS), Founding Member
  • American College of Eye Surgeons (ACES)
  • Illinois Association of Ophthalmology (IAO)
  • International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS)
  • European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS)

Co-Management

Patient co-management between Optometrists and Ophthalmologists is customary to provide the best in eye health care for our patients. We work as a team and remain in close communications with your primary eyecare physician regarding recommended procedures and treatment.

Co-managing Eye Doctors

For more information on our participating optometrists, click here to find one of our co-managing physicians near you.

“I treat my patients they way I want my family members to be treated, with a great deal of care and compassion. I believe in partnering with and educating my patients with the most up to date information so we can work together to strive for optimal ocular health.”
- Dr. Michelle L. Sall’s Philosophy of Practice

Michelle L. Sall OD

Lake-Villa-Illinois-Jackson-eye-Michelle.pngMichelle L. Sall, O.D. is a residency-trained optometrist specializing in diagnosis and management of ocular disease. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Applied Biology from Ferris State University in 1995. Prior to enrolling in optometry school Dr. Sall was a member of the Anatomy and Cell Biology Department at Wayne State School of Medicine where she performed ocular research. She graduated from Nova Southeastern University with her Doctorate of Optometry in 2001 and was appointed a Primary Care of Optometry residency position at the W.G. Bill Hefner Veterans Affairs Medical Center from the Southern College of Optometry. The residency training placed strong emphasis on ocular disease management, low vision therapy, and pre/post-operative ocular surgery management. Dr. Sall has also worked in the pharmaceutical industry where she gained experience in safety monitoring and reporting of clinical trials to regulatory agencies including the FDA. 

Dr. Sall and the rest of the Jacksoneye team are prepared to help you get the best care for your vision. Dr. Sall’s expertise and exceptional patient care make her a valued doctor at Jacksoneye.