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Faculty Detail    
Name JOHN O MASON, III
  
Campus Address EFH 700 Zip 0009
Phone  (205) 918-0047
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Faculty Appointment(s)
Appointment Type Department Division Rank
Primary  Ophthalmology  Ophthalmology Associate Professor

Biographical Sketch 
Dr. Mason, a native of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, received his undergraduate degree in microbiology, magna cum laude, from the University of Alabama and his medical degree, cum laude, from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham/Eye Foundation Hospital and completed a two year vitreoretinal disease and surgery fellowship at the prestigious Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mason is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, American Society of Retina Specialists, Association for Reserach in Vision and Ophthalmology, and the American Society of Ocular Oncologists.

Society Memberships
Organization Name Position Held Org Link
Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology    http://www.aleyemd.com/ 
American Academy of Ophthalmology    http://www.aao.org/ 
American College of Surgeons    http://www.facs.org/ 
American Medical Association    http://www.ama-assn.org/ 
American Society of Ocular Oncologists     
American Society of Retina Specialists    http://www.vitreoussociety.org/ 
Association for Reserach in Vision and Ophthalmology     
 



Research/Clinical Interest
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Description
His major research areas are diabetic eye diseases and macular surgery. He currently serves as Director of the Retina Service.