WEBSTER EYE CARE / COMPLETE VISION CARE WELCOMES DR. Edward Jarka, Specializing in Dry Eye Disease2/2/2018 Edward Jarka, OD, MSEdward Jarka has been an optometrist for more than 30 years and a member of the faculty of the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry for over 14 years before retiring in December, 2017. In his early career as a clinician he has provided patient care in various clinical settings including private optometry practice, ophthalmology-optometry practices and as a hospital-based out-patient practice within the Veteran’s Administration. His ophthalmic research career has included experience in basic research and clinical research projects. In addition he was involved in product development research while serving as senior research optometrist at Ciba Vision. His research interests have centered on ocular surface disease and dry eye. Eight years ago, he began researching the clinical applications of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for ocular surface diseases. Dr. Jarka’s special interest includes meibomian gland dysfunction and ocular rosacea. He and his wife of 35 years (Martha) live in suburban St. Louis. Dr. Jarka is currently accepting patient at our Webster Groves location on Mondays. Key words: Dry eye, Ocular surface disease, Meibomian gland dysfunction, Ocular rosacea, Eye-Platelet rich plasma
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