Alan Tomlinson

Background

Tomlinson, Alan was born on March 18, 1944 in Bolton, Lancashire, England. Came to the United States, 1977. Son of Arthur and Dorothy Tomlinson.

Education

Diploma in Optometry, University Bradford, 1965. Master of Science, University Bradford, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy, University Manchester (England), 1971.

Career

Assistant lecturer Bradford (England) University, 1967-1968. Lecturer University Manchester (England), 1969-1977. Visiting senior lecturer University California, Berkeley, 1975.

Clinical research director Wesley Jessen, Chicago, 1977-1979. Professor Indiana University, Bloomington, 1980-1982. Director clinical research Schering Plough, Chicago, 1983-1986.

Clinical professor Illinois College of Optometry, 1983-1986. Professor Optometry, director Research Southern California College of Optometry, Fullerton, California, since 1986. Technical consultant Schering Plough Corporation, Chicago, 1986-1989.

Achievements

• Alan Tomlinson has been listed as a noteworthy optometry educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Association Research in Vision & Ophtalmology, American Academy Optometry, British College of Optometry, International Society Contact Lens Research.

Interests

• Tennis, soccer, running, theater, music.

Connections

Married Janet Hodgson, September 23, 1967 (divorced March 1979).

Father:

Arthur Tomlinson

Mother:

Dorothy Tomlinson

Spouse:

Janet Hodgson