Jason S. Brody, MD, MS

Ophthalmologist

800 Mount Vernon Hwy NE #130 Atlanta GA, 30328 Show map

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Dr. Brody is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract, anterior segment, and refractive surgery. His primary areas of expertise include laser-assisted cataract surgery, premium lens implants, complex anterior segment surgery, micro–incision glaucoma surgery (MIGS), ICL surgery, and laser vision correction (LASIK and PRK). He joined Woolfson Eye Institute in January of 2010 and became a partner in late 2012.

A native of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Dr. Brody attended Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri where he received a BA in Spanish and remains fluent in the language. He then attended the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois earning both an MS in Applied Physiology and his MD. Dr. Brody then completed a transitional internship at Illinois Masonic Medical Center and his ophthalmology residency at the legendary Cook County Hospital, both in Chicago. Following his residency, he completed additional specialized training in New England focused on laser vision correction and refractive surgery, including LASIK and PRK.

Upon completing his medical training, Dr. Brody worked in private practice as a comprehensive ophthalmologist and refractive surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina for three years before joining Woolfson Eye Institute.

Aside from his clinical activities, Dr. Brody has conducted extensive clinical and basic science research, including the areas of cataract surgery, dry eye, corneal transplantation, glaucoma, ocular trauma, and uveitis. He has participated in FDA trials for both pharmaceuticals and medical devices. His work has been published and presented at major scientific meetings, including those held by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS), the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). He also is the inventor of several ophthalmic surgical instruments that are widely used in the field today.

Dr. Brody has served a consultant for several major ophthalmic pharmaceutical companies and surgical device makers. He has given numerous lectures at both national and regional meetings, and regularly contributes to scientific articles in ophthalmology journals. He currently serves as a reviewer of the prestigious Journal of refractive Surgery.

Dr. Brody is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the International Society of Refractive Surgery, some of the most respected professional organizations in ophthalmology.

He lives in the Atlanta metro area with his wife and their two children. Besides spending time with his family, he enjoys the outdoors, playing music, and traveling.

Education and Training

The Chicago Medical School MD 2001

The Chicago Medical School MS 1997

Washington University BA 1994

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology

Provider Details

Male Spanish

Jason S. Brody, MD, MS

Jason S. Brody, MD, MS's Expert Contributions

My Answers

What is the best surgery for glaucoma?
There are a number of surgical options to treat glaucoma. The question of which option is best for you depends on numerous factors, including the type of glaucoma you have, the level of severity, your current eye pressures, your past medical and surgical history, and several others. You should have a comprehensive evaluation with an ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma to help you make an informed decision on which, if any, surgical options would be appropriate for you. Thanks, Dr. Brody READ MORE
How soon can you get water in your eye after cataract surgery?
There is no specific time frame, but most surgeons would agree that you may get water in your eye about a week after surgery. READ MORE
Do you need prescription glasses for farsightedness?
Hello- Farsightedness (or hyperopia) is a common condition, which generally means that your eye able to see more clearly at far distances, but not close-up. It can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, Lasik, or other corrective eye surgeries. If you are above 60, you may also have a cataract, which can be corrected surgically along with farsightedness. READ MORE
How can I prevent infection after Lasik?
Make sure you take all of your prescribed eyedrops according to the instructions, especially the antibiotics. READ MORE
What helps your eyes heal faster after Lasik?
Nothing really helps your eyes heal faster after surgery, but there are things you can do to insure a smooth and successful recovery. First, take all of your prescribed medication as directed. Second, follow all instructions given by your doctor. Avoid doing things that could cause complications, such as being too rough, not wearing protective eyewear, or failing to show up for follow up appointments. Hope that helps you on the path to a quick recovery. READ MORE
What can you do at home to lower eye pressure?
Unfortunately not much. Your best bet is see your ophthalmologist regularly to check your eye pressure and take any prescribed medications as directed. READ MORE
Is having a cataract removed painful?
Cataract surgery should not painful at all. You should be quite comfortable throughout the procedure. Please discuss this with your surgeon and anesthesiologist before the procedure. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Cataract SurgeryLaser Eye surgeryPremium Lens SurgeryICL SurgeryAnterior Segment SurgeryMIGSRefractive SurgeryFemtosecond Laser SurgeryMultifocal, toric, EDOF, LAL implants

Faculty Titles & Positions

Adjunct Clinical Professor/Clinical Preceptor WEI/Inter-American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry 2013 - Present
Clinical Instructor/4th Year Medical Student Externship Program Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (GA Campus) 2010 - 2014
olunteer Preceptor/Clinical Instructor Trident Medical Center/Medical University of South Carolina Family Practice Residency Program 2007 - 2009
Clinical Instructor, Optometric Residency Program Woolfson Eye Institute/Southern College of Optometry 2010 - Present

Awards

Best in Georgia Magazine 2024 Findatopdoc.com
Best Cataract Surgeons in America 2023 American College of Elective Surgery

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
International Society of Refractive Surgery of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Treatments

Cataract/IOL, MIGS, ICL, Anterior Segment Surgery, Refractive Surgery, Dry Eye, Cornea

Internships

Transitional, Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL 2000-2001

Fellowships

Refractive Surgery (informal), Portsmouth, NH 2005-2006

Professional Society Memberships

AAO, ASCRS, ISRS

Professional Affiliations

Woolfson Eye InstituteNorthside Hospital

Articles and Publications

Early onset of Posterior Capsule Opacification in Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery Versus Traditional Phaco. Poster, e-poster, and moderator-led presentation at 2017 AAO Annual Meeting, November 11-14, 2017, New Orleans, LA. Comparison of Distance-Corrected Near Visual Acuity Performance in Eyes Implanted with an Accommodating IOL Versus a Monofocal IOL. E- poster presentation at 2013 ASCRS Symposium and Conference, April 19-23, 2013, San Francisco, CA. Expanding your practice: The financial and practical benefits of adding aesthetic services. Interview for Insert to Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, January 2013 issue. Evaluation of the EpiGlare Tester for the Measurement of Glare-Induced Changes in Best Spectacle Corrected Visual Acuity in Subjects With and Without Cataracts. Epico, LLC (FDA clinical trial), August 2012; assisted sub-investigator. Taking a team approach to ocular trauma. Vanessa Caceres. EyeWorld Magazine, November, 2009; interview for article. Pseudoaccomodating Intraocular Lens Implantation in Patients with Previous LASIK Surgery. J.S. Brody. Presented at the 2009 Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO),and the 2009 Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day Meeting of the International Society of Refractive Surgery, October 23-27, 2009, San Francisco, CA. Indications for glaucoma from closed globe injuries. Rich Daly. EyeWorld Magazine, April, 2009; interview for article. Ocular trauma rates increase. Vanessa Caceres. EyeWorld Magazine, November, 2007; interview for cover feature. Ocular injury in a Classification by Itself. Maxine Lipner. EyeWorld Magazine, November, 2007; interview for cover feature. Efficacy and Safety of Ecabet Ophthalmic Solution for Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Ista Pharmaceuticals (FDA Phase IIb Trial), August-December 2005; Sub-Investigator Central Corneal Thickness Measurements in Central Retinal and Branch Vein Occlusions. H.S. Sy, N.M. Becker, J.S. Brody, et al, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Division of Ophthalmology; Presented at 2005 ARVO Annual Meeting, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Understanding Ocular Trauma Is Key to Better Outcomes. T. Realini. EyeWorld Magazine, Vol. 9, #6; June 2004 (Article discussing ERODS study) Emergency Room Ocular Disease Study (ERODS). J.S. Brody, R.M. Ahuja et al, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Division of Ophthalmology; Presented at 2004 ARVO Annual Meeting, Ft. Lauderdale, FL A Novel Method of Marking the Anterior Lens Capsule for Aid in Capsulorhexis. I.P. Singh, R.M. Ahuja, J.S. Brody, D. Greenberg, et al, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Division of Ophthalmology; Presented at 2003 ARVO Annual Meeting, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

What do you attribute your success to?

Lots of practice! Excellent support staff, dedication to patient outcomes, customer service, and referral doctor communication.

Areas of research

Cataract/IOL, anterior segment surgery, refractive surgery, Femtosecond laser surgery, surgical instruments, dry eye

Awards

2023 Best Cataract Surgeons in America2024 Best in Georgia Magazine

Teaching and speaking

Local and national speaker for both physician continuing education and for surgical device makers and pharmaceutical companies; clinical instructor for optometric residents and medical/optometry school externs; Review Panel member, Journal of Refractive Surgery