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Please Join Us In Welcoming Dr. Light- Now Accepting New Patients!
Dr. Jacob G. Light has joined the team at Sound Retina, commencing his practice in August of 2024. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is an active member of the American Society of Retina Specialists.
Dr. Light is originally from the Twin Cities, MN, and is an avid musician who also enjoys running, outdoor activities, and travel. He completed his undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Italian Studies at Emory University in Atlanta, GA.
He completed his medical degree at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He remained at Johns Hopkins for his Ophthalmology residency training at the Wilmer Eye Institute, earning the Inaugural Nicholas T. Iliff, M.D. & Sharon Kress Excellence in Patient Care Award.
He trained as a Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellow at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, PA before returning to Johns Hopkins where he is currently serving as the Assistant Chief of Service of the Wilmer Eye Institute, managing complex ocular trauma and retinal disease while teaching and mentoring Hopkins residents and fellows.
Dr. Light is thrilled to be moving to the Pacific Northwest this summer and is looking forward to joining the Sound Retina team in providing high quality retina care to the surrounding community.
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Sound Retina physicians are unsurpassed in their clinical and
surgical experience, use of state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge techniques. Patients can be assured they are being cared for by
the premier retina practice in the South Puget Sound region.
The physicians at Sound Retina have trained at some of the finest and most respected academic institutions
in the world. Recognized as leaders in their field, Dr. Nelson, Dr. Truxal, Dr. Banda, Dr. Asano, Dr. Light, and Dr. Haynie provide their patients with the
highest-quality care possible. Our doctors are advancing the field through research and teaching to offer patients the most up-to-date care in
retinal disease and retinal surgery by treating such conditions as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachments -- just to
name a few.
All staff are highly-trained and experienced members of the Sound Retina team. They all work together
to ensure patients feel welcome and comfortable, and receive the highest level of care in treating potentially blinding retinal problems.
When you visit our office, the health of your retina, macula and vitreous are our top priorities. With five experienced retina surgeons in one location, you can be assured that you can always be seen by a highly-trained Medical Doctor (MD), all of
whom completed two-year medical and surgical retina fellowships. Our entire team is dedicated to providing our patients with the most
experienced, innovative and compassionate care they deserve.
Sincerely,
The Sound Retina Team
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Sound Retina, PS complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
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