Shayla Jaynes, OD

Originally from Oak Park, IL Shayla Jaynes, OD received her B.S. in athletic medicine from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.  After working for four years first as a medical sales representative then as a research project manager for an NIH funded mammography study, Dr. Jaynes pursed her original interest and obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University.

As a part of her education Dr. Jaynes completed externships at Atwater Eye Care Center in Bloomington, IN where she specialized in soft contact lens fits.  There she had the opportunity to present and publish a poster with the American Academy of Optometry.  She also was extensively trained in ocular disease management such as diabetes and glaucoma at Lackland Airforce Base in San Antonio, Texas, Jesse Brown VAMC in Chicago, IL, and Perry Point VAMC in Perryville, MD.  Upon graduating Dr. Jaynes clinical experiences along with prior professional experience allowed her to successfully open her own practice in Houston, TX where she provided full scope optometric care.

Dr. Jaynes was pleased to return to the East Coast and join Simon Eye Associates in September 2011.  She is committed to providing quality care and educating patients on maintaining healthy vision.  As she believes great vision and eye health begins with an informed patient.

Dr. Jaynes currently resides in Philadelphia, enjoys traveling with her husband and their pug as well as spending time with family and friends.