Dr. Horn is a cataract, lens replacement, corneal transplant, and LASIK surgeon who centers his practice on the patient experience, emphasizing warmth, compassion, and consistent results. A longtime clinical researcher and instructor, he was the first surgeon in Tennessee to implant the PanOptix trifocal lens and teaches vision-correction techniques to other surgeons worldwide.
Credentials
Education & Training
SUNY at Stony Brook
Undergraduate, B.S. Biology (Summa Cum Laude), 1985
SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse
Doctor of Medicine (Magna Cum Laude), 1989
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Internship, 1989-1990
Northwestern University
Ophthalmology Residency, 1990-1993
University of California, San Diego (Shiley Eye Institute)
Fellowship, Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery, 1993-1994
Memberships & Affiliations
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
Awards & Recognition
America's Most Honored Doctors, Top 5% Nationwide, 2025
Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2018-2024
Nashville's Best Ophthalmologist, Tennessean's Best of Music City, 2024
Premier Surgeon Top 300 Innovators in Advanced Cataract Surgery, Ocular Surgery News, 2016
Lifetime Learning Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2005
America's Top Ophthalmologists, Consumers Research Council, 2004-2005
What patients say
Reviews & ratings
Patient Reviews
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★★★★★4.9411 reviewsGoogle reviews from the "Vision for Life: Jeffrey D. Horn, M.D." Google Business Profile. Reviews describe the practice and may mention other providers at this location.View all Google reviews at this practice
Dr. Jeffrey Horn performed my cataract surgery, and I couldn't be happier with the results. He and his staff were professional, caring, and made the entire process comfortable and easy. Excellent experience from start to finish. I highly recommend Dr. Horn!
Ryan did a great job prepping me for Dr. Horn. He was very thorough and answered my questions. Thanks to the entire team for their great work.
Response from the ownerHi, Lynne. Thanks so much for taking the time to write us a review.Friendly, thorough. Everything was explained. As a new patient, I have felt taken care of and secure with being one. Now having had my cataracts removed from both eyes, I can absolutely say 'YES' to anyone considering "Vision for Life". It was such a comfortable,lierally pain-free, no stress process all around. The office is clean and comfortable. Staff is professional, warm and personable. I was treated like a human, with kindness and care,not just a new name in he file. I highly recommend Dr. Horn and his saff, and am most grateful for having been directed to them for my needs!!
Response from the ownerThank you for your 5-star review, Connye! We're so glad you found your experience to be friendly and thorough. Providing personalized, attentive care is always our goal. We appreciate your support and thank you for choosing Vision for Life!- Response from the ownerHi Charles - Thank you for your 5-star review. We truly appreciate your support and are grateful you chose Dr. Horn and the Vision for Life team for your vision correction procedure. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!
Excellent pre operation instructions, efficient staff in the operating room and good results from my procedure. One more cataract procedure to go! Highly recommend Dr. Horn.
Response from the ownerHello Lynn - Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear you had a positive experience, from your pre-operative instructions through your lens replacement procedure. Providing exceptional care every step of the way is our goal. We appreciate your recommendation of Dr. Horn and look forward to helping you achieve a great outcome with your second cataract procedure as well!I had an outstanding experience with Dr. Jeffrey Horn at Vision for Life. From my first appointment through my procedure and follow-up care, Dr. Horn and his entire team were professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all of my questions, and made me feel comfortable and confident every step of the way. The staff was friendly and efficient, and the entire process was smooth from start to finish. Thanks to Dr. Horn’s expertise, my vision has improved tremendously, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. My experience was so positive that my husband has now scheduled his procedures with Dr. Horn as well. We have complete confidence in him and his team. I highly recommend Dr. Jeffrey Horn and Vision for Life to anyone looking for exceptional eye care and cataract surgery.
Response from the ownerThank you, Kim, for your review! We're delighted to hear you had an excellent cataract consultation with Dr. Horn. Providing clear explanations, exceptional care, and a welcoming environment is what we strive for every day. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to caring for you in the future!Dr. Horn and his entire team have been absolutely wonderful through every single step of my Evo ICL journey. As someone who was nervous in the beginning, they made me feel completely safe and comfortable. It has been the absolute best decision I have ever made, and would 100% recommend it!
