About Jordan E. Ball, M.D.
Eye Care Specialist
Retina Center of Arkansas
Jordan E. Ball, M.D.
1794 E Joyce Blvd. Suite 3
Fayetteville, AR 72703 MAP
Phone: (479) 234-4499
Fax: (479) 269-1325
Dr. Jordan E. Ball is a fellowship-trained vitreoretinal microsurgeon who specializes in the treatment of diseases involving the retina, vitreous, and macula. He provides state-of-the-art, high-quality eye care to patients in Northwest Arkansas.
Dr. Ball is highly skilled in the latest surgical techniques for a wide range of eye health issues including retinal detachments, epiretinal membranes (macular pucker), macular holes, retinal tears, diabetic tractional retinal detachments, as well as the treatment of age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions, and many other diseases of the retina and vitreous.
EDUCATION
Undergraduate:
July 2007-Dec 2010
University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, AL
May 2014
Bachelor of Science in Biology
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR
Graduate:
May 2020
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, Jonesboro, AR
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Residency 2020-2024:
Transitional Year residency
Tulane University Health Sciences Center
USF Morsani College of Medicine St. Petersburg General Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL
Ophthalmology Residency
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine; Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship 2024-2026:
Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship
Retina Associates/Baptist Health; Little Rock, AR
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ophthalmology Residency
July 2021-June 2024: Chief Resident
- Tasked with making daily clinical and call schedules.
- Organized and implemented new didactic OKAPs lecture series.
- Serve in a supervisory role of medical students, junior and intermediate residents in recognition of their progress towards independence.
- Serve as liaison between resident and faculty pertaining to daily residency issues.
- Member of the Program Evaluation Committee, which oversees the interest of the residence program.
- Member of the Graduate Medical Education Committee, which oversees all residency programs at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Retina Associates; Little Rock, AR
Dec 2014- July 2016: Medical Scribe/Ophthalmic Technician
- Member of large volume medical clinic team who traveled extensively throughout the state of Arkansas.
- Obtained ophthalmic vitals
- Transcribed exam findings and diagnoses into electronic medical record.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Retina Surgeons
American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmologists and Otolaryngologists
American Osteopathic Association
Arkansas Medical Society
HONORS & AWARDS
Top Abstract: Cancer Associated retinopathy masquerading as normal tension glaucoma: Clinical, ERG, and serologic evidence of retinopathy prior to known diagnosis of Cancer; Millennial Eye, Austin, TX: March 2023
Excellence in Education; USF Morsani St. Petersburg General Hospital: June 2020
Heroism in Patient Safety; USF Morsani St. Petersburg General Hospital: April 2020
Translating Osteopathic Understanding of Community Health Certificate: Nov 2018
Inaugural Ambassador Award: July 2018
VOLUNTEER / COMMUNITY SERVICE
UAMS Jones Eye Institute; Little Rock, AR: Jan 2019
Ophthalmic Technician
Assisted during Martin Luther King Jr. pediatric vision outreach. Participated in team tasked with the initial work up of patients.
12th Street Community Health Center; Little Rock, AR: July 2014-April 2014
Clinical Assistant
Volunteered in local free health clinic. Tasked with organizing new patient paperwork and scheduling follow up appointments as well as referrals.
Participated in health literacy study by administering surveys to new patients regarding their knowledge of various health and nutritional issues.
Easter Seals of Arkansas; Little Rock, AR: April 2013-May 2015
Classroom Assistant
Assistant instructor at education center for adults with disabilities.
Duties included teaching students’ skills relevant to living independently such as cooking and cleaning. Also planned and adapted lectures on topics relevant to nutrition and safety.
RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS:
Posters:
Saffren, B., Smith, B., Ball, J., Hernandez, R. (2023, April 26-29) Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis in the setting of Cardiogenic Shock. American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, United States
Ball, J., Smith, B., (2023, April 26-29). Cancer Associated retinopathy masquerading as normal tension glaucoma: Clinical, ERG, and Serologic evidence of retinopathy prior to known diagnosis of cancer. American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Annual Conference, San Diego, CA , United States
Ball, J., Heist, B., (2022, March). Partial Cranial Nerve III palsy due to a Posterior Communicating Artery Aneurysm: A case Report; Philadelphia Osteopathic Medical Association Conference, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Presentations:
Ball, J. (2023, May). Ophthalmic Emergencies: Basics of understanding ophthalmic care from a primary care perspective; St. Petersburg General Family Medicine Residency Program, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Ball, J,. (2023, March 24-26). Cancer Associated retinopathy masquerading as normal tension glaucoma: Clinical, ERG, and Serologic evidence of retinopathy prior to known diagnosis of cancer. YMDC Millennial Eye Conference, Austin, TX, United States
Case Reports:
Ball, J., Smith, B., Zocchi, K., & Doyle, J. (n.d.). Cancer Associated retinopathy masquerading as normal tension glaucoma: Clinical, ERG, and Serologic Evidence of retinopathy prior to known diagnosis of Cancer. BMJ Case Reports. 17(4):p e257911, April 25, 2024. DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-257911
Abstracts:
Ball, J., Smith, B., Zocchi, K., Doyle, J., Cancer Associated retinopathy masquerading as normal tension glaucoma: Clinical, ERG, and Serologic evidence of retinopathy prior to known diagnosis of cancer, Millennial Eye Conference, Austin, Tx
Other Articles:
Fine, A., Smith, B., Ball, J., & Shebaclo, K. (n.d.). Retrobulbar hemorrhage refractive to lateral canthotomy and cantholysis; American Society of Ocular Trauma Newsletter
Ball, J., Zocchi, K., King, J., Angioid Streaks in patient with Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum. American Society of retina surgeons Retinal Image Bank. (2016)