AVDC is an accredited residency program for optometrists who would like to extend their education in this area.
Residency: Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation
Arkansas Vision Development Center is a nationally accredited residency site providing a residency in Vision Therapy Rehabilitation and Pediatric Optometry. AVDC is a private practice located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The staff consists of Dr. Wanda Vaughn, Dr. Katherine Ramey, a resident doctor, board certified vision therapists, and a team of members dedicated to providing the best care for our patients.
Residency Highlights:
- Private practice experience and education on billing, insurance, and practice management.
- Full scope optometry: general practice of all ages with emphasis on the pediatric population and visual development.
- Resident time is split between the general practice and vision therapy side seeing patients.
- Weekly doctor meetings help guide research and learning on selected topics, including article reviews and case presentations.
- The resident works closely with vision therapists and assist in care and management of therapy patients
- Special equipment includes Sanet Vision Integrator (SVI) by HTS, Wayne-Saccadic Fixator, Welch-Allen Spot Vision, Vivid Vision Virtual Reality, Visual Evoked Potential (VEP), ReadAlyzer.
Residency Missions:
- To provide advanced clinical training in pediatric optometry and vision therapy rehabilitation in a private practice setting.
- Develop an expert clinician in a family optometric practice and master the diagnostic, management, and treatment of vision disorders in a variety of patient types.
- Create a foundation for the resident to be knowledgeable in practice management and skilled to efficiently lead and operate a practice with emphasis in providing vision therapy rehabilitation with success.