Jonathan Harder, D.O., is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained retinal specialist with over a decade of experience treating diseases of the retina and vitreous. Since 2012, he has been serving patients in Grand Junction and the Western Colorado region, providing expert care through office-based medical and laser treatments for a wide range of retinal conditions.
Jonathan Harder, D.O., is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained retinal specialist with over a decade of experience treating diseases of the retina and vitreous. Since 2012, he has been serving patients in Grand Junction and the Western Colorado region, providing expert care through office-based medical and laser treatments for a wide range of retinal conditions.
Jonathan Harder, D.O., is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained retinal specialist with over a decade of experience treating diseases of the retina and vitreous. Since 2012, he has been serving patients in Grand Junction and the Western Colorado region, providing expert care through office-based medical and laser treatments for a wide range of retinal conditions.
Dr. Harder’s clinical focus includes the diagnosis and treatment of retinal vascular disorders, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease. He is committed to preserving vision and improving quality of life through personalized, evidence-based care.
Dr. Harder earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine after completing a bachelor’s degree in biology at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania. He went on to complete an ophthalmology residency in Columbus, Ohio, followed by a two-year medical and surgical retina fellowship in Slingerlands, New York, where he gained extensive training in complex retinal diseases and advanced treatment techniques.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Harder enjoys running, cycling, hiking, woodworking, and spending quality time with his wife and young children.

Dr Harder takes the time to explain procedures and answer questions. He also does not rush through treatments and is very careful. I feel safe in his hands.
I’ve been seeing Dr Harder for over 6 years. Wouldn’t go to anyone else. He’s a great Retina Dr.
Great takes the time to explain everything
Always professional, highly skilled, personable.
So kind and a wonderful dr
As a new provider he was very welcoming and explained and showed me everything I needed to know.
Great experience!
Dr. Harder was knowledgeable about macular degeneration and shared some new information on treatment for the ailment. He is positive and kind.
A thorough examination. All m questions were answered in a way that was easy to understand. I look forward to continuing treatments. I highly recommend Dr Harder when you are looking for a Retnaoligist. Wolfe Ay wa
His answers to questions are easily understood.