Gertrude Stanton

Gertrude Stanton (, Smith; after first marriage, Ayer; after second marriage, Stanton; after third marriage, Jones; 1863-1931) was an American optometrist from Iowa who was the first woman in the world to be licensed to practice optometry.

During World War I, Stanton won recognition from the government for testing eyes of the soldiers.

Stanton served as the President of the Alumni Association of the Northern Illinois College. She was a charter member and first president of the Woman's Rotary Club, Minneapolis; and vice president of the National Association of Optometrists (1919-1920). She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Business and Professional Women's club; and president of the Zuhrah Ladies Madrigal Club (1930).

Gertrude Stanton died in Altadena, California, on March 25, 1931.

Awards and recognition A contest to decide the most popular person in seven states conducted by the Minnesota Star Tribune was won by Stanton.