A native of West Kentucky, Dr. David Jaco attended Murray State University for his pre-optometry training. Afterwards, he attended and graduated from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. In 1994, Dr. Jaco entered into an established optometric practice with Dr. James Byrn and formed Murray Vision Center.

He is a member of the Kentucky Optometric Association, the West Kentucky Optometric Society, and the American Optometric Association, in which he is a member of the Low Vision and Contact Lens Sections. Dr. Jaco has also been chosen to be a member of the National Board of Optometric Examiners. Dr. Jaco is trained and certified to treat and manage ocular diseases and to co-manage ocular surgeries including refractive and cataract surgery.

In 2001 Dr. Jaco was elected to serve as trustee of the West Kentucky Optometric Society.

In 2002 Dr. Jaco was named “Young Optometrist of the Year” by his peers in Kentucky.