Dr. McMahon has been at ICO for more than 12 years and has been involved in multiple services and areas of practice. She mainly works in the Primary Care Service, supervising adult eye exams. She also participates in the Advanced Care Clinic with ophthalmologists specializing in glaucoma, cataracts, oculoplastics and neurologic disease. She spent several years as part of a community clinic externship site and also several years in the Pediatric Outreach program. Dr. McMahon teaches the ocular emergencies course and has worked in laboratories for optometry skills, contact lenses, ophthalmic optics, and injections. She currently sits on several committees at the state level and has ongoing involvement with both state and national organizations.
Why ICO?
ICO is an institution with an ongoing dedication to student success. Adept, informed, well-rounded students become optometric colleagues who build the future of our profession.
| CURRENT STATUS |
Associate Professor |
| SPECIALTIES |
Primary Care |
| TELEPHONE NUMBER |
312-949-7323 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS |
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| ROOM NUMBER |
BH 2002 |
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Education
| 1999 |
Illinois College of Optometry Residency: Primary Care |
| 1998 |
Southern College of Optometry, OD |
Experience
| 1999-present |
Illinois College of Optometry |
Publications
Poster presentation. Use of High Definition OCT to Elicit Diagnosis of Solar Maculopathy, SECO, March 2011
McMahon JM. The long-term effect of experimental beta-radiation therapy on the human cornea. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye; 30(2007)249-253
McMahon J. and Beckerman S. Testing Safety Eyewear: How Frame and Lens Design Affects Lens Retention. Optometry 2007;78:78-87
Poster presentation. Evidence of Glaucomatous Changes in a Patient with Breast Cancer Metastatic to the Eye, AAO, December 2002 |
Awards and Honors
Editor’s Commendation, Optometry, 2009
ICO Clinician of the Year award, 2003 |
Professional Organizations
American Optometric Association (AOA)
American Academy of Optometry (AAO)
Illinois Optometric Association (IOA) |