When a child exhibits signs of reading and learning difficulties, or an adult is suffering from poor visual performance (which can show up as dizziness while driving or anxiety, among other symptoms), the first step should be a Functional Vision Exam.

After an in-depth case history we perform an extensive assessment of the visual skills. We evaluate eye tracking, eye teaming, eye focusing, and when indicated we will evaluate one's visual processing. As in a standard eye exam, this exam also looks at the eye health to make sure that everything is healthy (after all, something could have changed since the last visit to an optometrist) and looks at the need for any appropriate corrective lenses, when needed.

​​​​​Only optometrists who have undergone advanced post-graduate training in the field of vision development, and who have the necessary equipment required to test for and treat functional vision problems, can perform this detailed assessment of visual function.

Dr Chelette performed an accredited post-graduate residency in vision therapy and rehabilitation, is a longstanding clinical associate with the Optometric Extension Program, and has his Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry. This level of specialization is why so many colleagues and other professionals refer their patients to us.