Dan Bowersox, OD FCOVD


Dr. Bowersox, originally from Iowa, graduated from Drake University with a degree in biology. He then attended the University of Missouri – St. Louis for his doctorate, (O.D.) degree. Dr. Bowersox has practiced in Shelbyville since 1995 and purchased Frankfort Vision Center in 1997 and sold it in 2003. Dr Bowersox has served as both an examiner and a senior examiner for the Nation Board of Examiners in Optometry. (NBEO) He has served as the President of the Greater Louisville Optometric Society and as Trustee to the Kentucky Optometric Association. He is a frequent lecturer to community and professional groups on binocular vision, helping students perform better, eye care and disease. He has also spoken to optometric groups and has had journal articles about practice management issues. Dr. Bowersox has served as a consultant to a medical equipment company, a patient education software and currently serves on the credentialing board for an insurance company. He has done claims reviews for insurance companies and has served as an expert witness in court proceedings. His primary areas of practice are the treatment of pediatric / binocular vision and neuro-optometric rehabilitation. He also manages ocular disease and contact lenses. He has won several awards for professionalism and leadership. He was also named as one of the Louisville metro area 40 Under 40, an award for 40 community leaders under 40 years old (a long time ago!) Dr. Bowersox is also an adjunct professor for Indiana University and a post Doctoral Residency Supervisor for Southern College of Optometry. He is a Fellow of the College of Optometrist in Vision Development, as well as a member of both the Optometric Extension Program and the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association. Dr. Bowersox lives in Louisville with his wife Jill who is an operating room charge nurse at U of L hospital.