Dr. Jon Forché is a graduate of Miami University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Biological Sciences. He received his Doctorate in Optometry from the Ohio State University College of Optometry. He completed a residency in Low Vision Rehabilitation/Ocular Disease at the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Jon Forché is the only Low Vision Rehabilitation Specialist in Northeast Georgia. He is the Treasurer/Secretary of the 10th district of the Georgia Optometric Association. Dr. Forché is also a consultant at the Northeast Georgia Blind and Low Vision Center in Atlanta, Georgia. He met his wife, Dr. Nadine Forché, in Optometry School. Dr. Forché and his wife, Dr. Nadine Forché, lecture extensively to fellow optometrist’s about practice management, medical coding and billing.  Dr. Jon Forché's hobbies include running, skiing, hiking and camping. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Georgia Optometric Association, the Athens Council for the Blind and the Athens Heritage Lion's Club. He spends much of his free time with his young children, Hayden and Adelyn.

Dr. Jon Forché was recently honored by the Georgia Optometric Association as the Young Optometrist of the Year in Georgia. This award is presented to an outstanding optometrist, leader and volunteer in the state of Georgia. He represents the best of the optometric profession by practicing optometry with the highest standards, creating strong relationships with other health care professionals and volunteering in the community. Five Points Eye Care Center is proud of Dr. Jon Forché’s accomplishments and service to the Athens community.

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