Vision Therapy and Pediatrics

We currently offer both internal and external residency programs offering advanced clinical training in pediatric optometry and vision therapy rehabilitation.

Residency Sites

Residency in Vision Rehabilitation with an emphasis in Vision Therapy and Vision Rehabilitation at the Optometry Center for Vision Therapy

Optometry Center for Vision Therapy (OCVT)

6836 Bee Caves Rd., Ste. 100
Austin, TX 78746
Program Coordinator: Briana Larson, O.D., F.C.O.V.D., F.A.A.O., F.N.O.R.A.
dr.larson@ocvt.info

Program Description

This residency program is based at two locations of the Optometry Center for Vision Therapy (OCVT) in Austin, Texas and San Antonio, Texas. OCVT is a specialty practice exclusively dedicated to vision therapy, neuro-optometric rehabilitation and pediatric optometry. The residency is a full-time, formal, supervised program consisting of direct patient care, didactic education, practice management development and scholarly activities.

Program Information
Program Length	12 months (53 weeks)
Start Date	July 5
Positions	3
Compensation	$48,000
Hours Per Week	40 hours - no on-call responsibilities
Date Program Established	07/2017
ACOE Accreditation Status	Accredited
Application Deadline	Feb. 1
ORMatch Matching Service	Yes

Contact the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) at accredit@theacoe.org or 1-800-365-2219. Click here for more information about accreditation of optometric residency programs.

Residency in Pediatric Optometry with an emphasis in Vision Therapy and Vision Rehabilitation at the Arkansas Vision Development Center

Arkansas Vision Development Center

1021 South Waldron Road
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Program Coordinator: Wanda Vaughn, OD, FCOVD
drvaughn@arkansasvision.com

Program Description

This residency program is based at the Arkansas Vision Development Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The Arkansas Vision Development Center is a private practice dedicated to pediatric optometry and vision therapy. The residency is a full-time, formal, supervised program consisting of direct patient care, didactic education, practice management development and scholarly activities.

Program Information
Program Length	12 months (53 weeks)
Start Date	The first Monday after the week of July 4
Positions	1
Compensation	$33,000
Hours Per Week	40
Date Program Established	07/2017
ACOE Accreditation Status	Accredited
Application Deadline	Jan. 31
ORMatch Matching Service	Yes

Contact the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) at accredit@theacoe.org or 1-800-365-2219. Click here for more information about accreditation of optometric residency programs.

Residency in Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy and Vision Rehabilitation at the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry

UIW Eye Institute

Rosenberg School of Optometry
9725 Datapoint Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
Program Coordinator: Allan McCleary, OD
amcclear@uiwtx.edu

Program Description

The resident will provide optometric care to pediatric patients with a diverse range of conditions in the Eye Institute of the Rosenberg School of Optometry and its affiliated clinics, with an emphasis on developing skill and confidence in the management of pediatric conditions and vision therapy services. In addition, the resident will have the opportunity to participate in clinical research and a variety of didactic and seminar programs on topics related to clinical and pediatric optometry.

Program Information
Program Length	12 months (53 weeks)
Start Date	Last Monday in June
Positions	1
Compensation	$37,565
Hours Per Week	40
Date Program Established	07/2017
ACOE Accreditation Status	Accredited
Application Deadline	Jan. 31
ORMatch Matching Service	Yes

Contact the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) at accredit@theacoe.org. or 1-800-365-2219. Click here for more information about accreditation of optometric residency programs.