Jess Boyd Eskridge

Background

Eskridge, Jess Boyd was born on June 29, 1928 in Green River, Wyoming, United States. Son of Clyde Martin and Mahala Lavon (Wright) Eskridge.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University California-Berkeley, 1953. OD, University California-Berkeley. Master in Optometry, University California-Berkeley, 1954.

Master of Science, Ohio State University, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1964.

Career

Assistant professor optometry Ohio State University, Columbus, 1963—1967, associate professor, 1967—1971, Indiana University, Bloomington, 1971—1972. Professor optometry University Alabama, Birmingham, since 1972. Consultant panel on ophthalmic devices Food and Drug Administration, 1976—1980.

Consultant National Board Optometry, Washington, 1970—1985. Board directors Optometric Research Institute, 1978—1982. Referee Science Journals American Optometric Foundation.

Achievements

• Jess Boyd Eskridge has been listed as a noteworthy optometry educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow: American Academy Optometry (board directors 1976-1985), Mormon.

Interests

• Hiking.

Connections

Married Beth LaPreal Ferre Eskridge, August 20, 1950. Children: Chris Wayne, Cheryl Annual.

Father:

Clyde Martin Eskridge

Mother:

Mahala Lavon (Wright) Eskridge

Spouse:

Beth LaPreal Ferre Eskridge

child:

Chris Wayne Eskridge

child:

Cheryl Annual Eskridge