We are a specialty optometric practice dedicated to diagnosing and treating vision problems that interfere with reading, learning and activities of daily living such as sports, climbing stairs, pouring drinks, etc. Dr. Jenna Williams-McDermed & Dr. Chi Tran use vision therapy to teach patients to use their vision across a range of different circumstances.
We focus on children, particularly those with learning difficulties, using visual training as a way to improve the use of his or her eyes. We also provide specialty care to help athletes develop the advanced levels of visual ability that is needed for sports. Specialty Vision Evaluations for all ages - while we specialize in working with children, adults often have similar vision problems and we are happy to help.
We focus on children, particularly those with learning difficulties, using visual training as a way to improve the use of his or her eyes. We also provide specialty care to help athletes develop the advanced levels of visual ability that is needed for sports. Specialty Vision Evaluations for all ages - while we specialize in working with children, adults often have similar vision problems and we are happy to help.
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Our office specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vision disorders that interfere with reading, learning and other activities of daily living. While we also work with adults, we mainly see children in our office. To prepare your child for the evaluation, be sure to explain that there will be no shots and that there are no wrong answers.
We are a specialty optometric practice dedicated to providing vision care that focuses on visual development and vision therapy. Our main focus is on children, particularly those with learning difficulties, using vision therapy as a way to improve or develop the visual skills critical to academic success.
Some visual conditions cannot be treated adequately with just glasses, contact lenses and/or patching, and are best resolved through a program of Vision Therapy. Vision Therapy is an individualized, supervised, treatment program designed to correct visual-motor and/or perceptual-cognitive deficiencies.
Typically our patients are 5 years old or older, and even include adults. However, depending on the vision problem, Dr. McDermed is often able to prescribe specific activities which parents can do at home with children under 5 years of age that will help prepare them for an in-office program of optometric vision therapy.
When someone has an undiagnosed vision problem that interferes with reading and learning, they can experience some pretty dramatic improvement once the vision problem is corrected. She has made progress in school and is more eager to do her homework. It does not take her as long. In fact she is eager to get it done.
Reviews (10)
Jennifer Brand
Mar 26, 2021
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I am an adult and had an appointment with Dr. Chi. I am telling you it was the best experience. He was a wonderful mix of professionalism and informality. He was informed and educated and answered all my questions, but also made me feel relaxed and validated and laid back and comfortable in the office. He accommodated me when I needed to change my appointment and seriously was amazing I cannot say enough positive things.
Elisa Llamido
Dec 23, 2020
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We love the Visual Health and Learning Center! My son "graduated" from vision therapy at the age of six after six months on intensive one-on-one work. Everyone on the staff was incredibly supportive and I could see definite changes in him from the work that we put in. I referred another classmate of his who was having similar problems and her parents reported miraculous results. A+ doctors and staff. :)
Chrissy Mendes
Dec 11, 2020
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My almost 7 year old had an appointment with Dr.Chi today. He was absolutely amazing! I knew I liked him but when he asked my son did he want eye drops in with his eyes open or closed, It was that moment that I knew my son liked him as well. When we got in the car, he said mommy it’s so great that we have an eye doctor who we really like.
Jared Conte
Dec 22, 2019
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We are extremely happy with the progress of our 6 and 8 year old children. Most people don't realize that vision therapy is a large part of foundational learning, which is part of the root cause of learning disabilities. We are very picky on the quality of education and we are so glad we chose Visual Health to have a long lasting influence on our children. The doctors and staff are really good with children and professional in making real progress.
Lauren Moore
Nov 19, 2019
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We first heard about Visual Health and Learning from the Gifted and Struggling Learners Homeschool Conference. While there, they advised us that we could use my son's Gardiner Scholarship for payment and we never had to worry about the payments from then on. We scheduled our appointment with Dr. Chi. He ran tests and told us our son has an eye tracking/ teaming issue and dyslexia and then laid out a plan of therapy to help. We completed all of our weekly therapy sessions and he hasn't had an issues since. His reading has gotten better and the tracking issue is completely gone. The entire team is
William Price
Sep 03, 2019
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I am an adult who had double vision as a result of glaucoma surgery. A combination of vision therapy and a special eyeglass prescription from Dr. Chi has made it possible for me to function normally. All of the staff have been great, including the doctor, therapists, and the office staff. I highly recommend them!
Maria Deary
Dec 11, 2018
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My daughter has struggled with reading comprehension and keeping up in class. The knowledgeable doctors, supportive therapist, and wonderful staff at Visual Health and Learning Center helped her so much! We were able to identify why she was having vision problems (eventhough her regular vision tests showed her having excellent vision) and give her the help and support she needed. Her school and teachers now understand her struggle much better.
Thank you!!!
Thank you!!!
Audrey Walsh Lessard
Nov 08, 2018
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Karen Brigden
Jul 26, 2018
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Two of our daughters have graduated from vision therapy at Visual Health and Learning Center! Dr. Chi, Dr. Jenna, and the entire staff at VHLC are outstanding!! One of our daughters has Intermittent Exotropia, where her eyes turn outwards; through vision therapy alone, she has gained full control over her eyes and no longer has an eye turn! Surgery was avoided through therapy! Vision therapy was truly a life changing experience for her!! Our other daughter was struggling with reading and getting headaches when copying work from the board at school. An assessment at VHLC showed that she was having
H. B.
Jun 16, 2017
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I am a parent of 3 children. I searched this facility on google expecting to have a great experience and outcome for my child. The staff was initially very nice and was told insurance doesn't cover this testing. I found out insurance covers this type of testing.
Office opens up at 10am. I wanted to get more information from my insurance but was told regardless I would be charged $50 for my cancellation or "research" because we were in 23 hours of our cancellation period. Liz became very rude and snapped at me. It was so unprofessional. They were not the staff that was originally so welcoming.
Office opens up at 10am. I wanted to get more information from my insurance but was told regardless I would be charged $50 for my cancellation or "research" because we were in 23 hours of our cancellation period. Liz became very rude and snapped at me. It was so unprofessional. They were not the staff that was originally so welcoming.
