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
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 Length | 12 months (53 weeks) |
|---|---|
| Start Date | July 5 |
| Positions | 3 |
| Compensation | $39,000 |
| Hours Per Week | 40 hours - no on-call responsibilities |
| Accreditation Status | ACOE Accredited |
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 |
| ORMatch Matching Service | Yes |
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 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 |
| Accreditation Status | ACOE Accredited |
| Application Deadline | Jan. 31 |
| ORMatch Matching Service | Yes |
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 Length | 12 months (53 weeks) |
|---|---|
| Start Date | Last Monday in June |
| Positions | 1 |
| Compensation | $37, 565 |
| Hours Per Week | 40 |
| Accreditation Status | ACOE Accredited |
| Application Deadline | Jan. 31 |
| ORMatch Matching Service | Yes |