Jed C. Winder
Dr. Winder graduated with his Doctorate of Optometry degree from The Ohio State University College of Optometry; he is a 6th generation Utahan, and native of West Valley City, Utah.
Dr. Winder has a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Management, and a degree from Ricks College in Natural Science, graduating in the top 5% of his class. While receiving his doctoral training, he worked 7 years with several ophthalmologists and optometrists as a technician, optician and assistant; including The Ohio State University Ophthalmology Department where he was on staff with the university’s retinal specialists helping to treat diabetic eye problems and Macular Degeneration. While also in optometry school, Dr. Winder completed additional training to receive a ‘specialization in aging’ credential, and was awarded by the College for a Research Article on glaucoma.
His professional affiliations include membership in the Utah Optometric Association, and the American Optometric Association. In 1999, Dr. Winder traveled with a group of Utah eye doctors to Mexico on an optometric humanitarian trip with the Lions Club. In 2012, he and his son Cannon went to Peru with The Hope Alliance for another humanitarian trip. He also served a two-year mission in Edinburgh, Scotland for the LDS church and is currently serving as a Bishop. Dr. Winder is also an active member of the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce where he has served as a Board member for several years, including service as Chairman of the Board in 2012.
In his personal time, Dr. Winder has always been active in sports, outdoor activities, and family. While at Hunter High School, he was captain of the swim team and named All-American in water polo. He has completed ultramarathons (including the 50 mile Rim to Rim to Rim of Grand Canyon in a day and 50 mile Zion NP Traverse), marathons (including Boston and the Authentic Athens, Greece), triathlons, Spartan Obstacle races and is determined to hike the highest point in each state (he has completed 27 states so far; including Utah’s King Peak in 9 hrs). In 2009, he ‘Escaped from Alcatraz’ when he swam across the SF channel from the infamous prison island, and in 2017, he trekked to Everest Base Camp in Nepal. He loves to spend time with his wife Lisa and their five children Cannon, Rachel, Devon, Leah, and Aiden, and his 2 grandchildren, Olive and Owen.
Dr. Winder is genuinely committed to your eye health and vision.