Dr. Martin was born and raised in Northeastern Ohio. He did his undergraduate work at Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio, where he held the Paul Fall Scholarship in Chemistry. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 1981. He graduated seventh in his class and was inducted into Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Fraternity. After graduation, Dr. Martin served as a clinical faculty at the Ohio State University College of Optometry, where he taught binocular vision. Dr. Martin believes that education is a life-long process and as such, returned to the University of Utah and obtained an MBA in 2000. Dr. Martin has served as a clinical instructor at The Ohio State University and has been in practice in Utah since 1982. He founded Eagle Eye Care, Inc in 1987. Dr. Martin is licensed to diagnose, treat and manage ocular disease and has vast experience with managing Keratoconus and challenging contact lens patients. Dr. Martin is a member of the Utah Optometric Association, the American Optometric Association and is a past President of the Jordan Valley Jaycees. Dr. Martin believes that access to good, quality vision care is important for everyone, regardless of socioeconomic boundaries, and as such, works closely with various Utah Lions Clubs to provide eye care to indigent individuals. Furthermore, he regularly volunteers his time and expertise to provide complementary eye exams for underprivileged children throughout the community. Dr. Martin is licensed to practice optometry in Utah, California, Virginia and Ohio. In his spare time, he enjoys golf and running around with his children.
Dr. Joseph P. Martin, O.D.
