Experienced in Neuroretinitis

Dr. Gary W. Jerkins

Ophthalmology
Loden Vision Centers
2501 21st Ave S, 
Nashville, TN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Experienced in Neuroretinitis
Loden Vision Centers
2501 21st Ave S, 
Nashville, TN 
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Overview

Gary Jerkins is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Jerkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Jerkins is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in TN
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Loden Vision Centers
2501 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212
Call: 615-859-3937
Other Locations
Loden Vision Centers
520 Rivergate Parkway, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Call: 615-859-3937
Loden Vision Centers
101 Movie Row, Smyrna, TN 37167
Call: 615-859-3937

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

3 Clinical Trials

A Phase 2b Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of AR-15512 Ophthalmic Solution for the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease (COMET-1)
A Phase 2b Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of AR-15512 Ophthalmic Solution for the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease (COMET-1)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 28, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: AR15512, Vehicle
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 3, Multi-center, Randomized, Double-Masked Study to Evaluate the Clinical Efficacy and Safety of SHP640 (PVP-Iodine 0.6% and Dexamethasone 0.1%) Ophthalmic Suspension Compared to PVP-Iodine and Placebo in the Treatment of Adenoviral Conjunctivitis
A Phase 3, Multi-center, Randomized, Double-Masked Study to Evaluate the Clinical Efficacy and Safety of SHP640 (PVP-Iodine 0.6% and Dexamethasone 0.1%) Ophthalmic Suspension Compared to PVP-Iodine and Placebo in the Treatment of Adenoviral Conjunctivitis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 14, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Multi-center, Randomized, Double-Masked Study to Evaluate the Clinical Efficacy and Safety of SHP640 (PVP-Iodine 0.6% and Dexamethasone 0.1%) Ophthalmic Suspension Compared to Placebo in the Treatment of Bacterial Conjunctivitis
A Phase 3, Multi-center, Randomized, Double-Masked Study to Evaluate the Clinical Efficacy and Safety of SHP640 (PVP-Iodine 0.6% and Dexamethasone 0.1%) Ophthalmic Suspension Compared to Placebo in the Treatment of Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 09, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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7 Total Publications

Acoltremon Ophthalmic Solution 0.003% for Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease: Results of Phase 3 Pivotal Studies COMET-2 and COMET-3.
Acoltremon Ophthalmic Solution 0.003% for Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease: Results of Phase 3 Pivotal Studies COMET-2 and COMET-3.
Journal: Ophthalmology
Published: April 04, 2025
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