J. Scott Potter, OD

Dr. J. Scott Potter brings over two decades of optometric expertise to Princeton Eye Group, with a special focus on contact lenses, binocular vision, and comprehensive eye care.

Education and Clinical Training

Dr. J. Scott Potter received his doctorate from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, along with a Bachelor of Optical Science from PCO and a Bachelor of Science in biology from Salisbury State University. He completed clinical externships at Albert Einstein Hospital Department of Ophthalmology, South Jersey Eye Associates in Bridgeton, NJ, Gubman Eye Associates in Voorhees, NJ, Downtown Visions in Wilmington, DE, and pediatric and primary care rotations at The Eye Institute in Philadelphia, PA. He is currently TPA certified to treat glaucoma, eye infections, and ocular trauma, and specializes in contact lenses, binocular vision testing, and routine eye exams. Dr. Potter joined Princeton Eye Group upon completion of his doctorate in 2005.

Leadership and Community Service

During his academic career, Dr. Potter served in several student leadership roles. He was a member of the PCO Student Council, a Gold Key Honor Society member, and a Student Optometry Service to Humanity (SOSH) member. As an SOSH member, he fundraised and collected ophthalmic equipment for impoverished villages in Ecuador, spending several weeks performing eye exams in the jungle outside of Guayaquil.

Outside Princeton Eye Group

He currently resides in Chesterfield, NJ, with his wife and four children. He enjoys photography, music, soccer, and long bike rides with his family.