Dr.
Getzell had severe visual problems as a child. Going through optometry school,
he had the opportunity to experience a variety of different visual training techniques.
It wasn't until he studied the works of Dr. Amiel Francke, who approached vision
from a mind/body approach, that he noticed dramatic changes in performance and
expanded his own concept of what a tremendous impact a vision problem can have
on our daily lives and every moment. Dr.
Getzell's approach to vision problems is only shared by a few specialists throughout
the country due to the tremendous amount of study required. As mentioned
above, there are a wide variety of techniques available in visual training.
Dr. Getzell specializes in treating the underlying cause to the vision problem
from a mind/body perspective rather than an eye-hand coordination approach, and
also uses lenses therapeutically to enhance his patients' progress.
As such the benefits are more in-depth than with other programs. Specifically,
the results not only include more organized reading and writing activities, but
also include improved self-esteem, more cooperative, compliant, and happier children
and/or adults who are also better able to follow multiple directions.
Having seen first hand the difference in the various visual training and/or vision
therapy techniques, it was an easy decision for Dr. Getzell to devote his career
to helping patients who are struggling in life due to deficiencies in their vision.
Dr. Getzell earned his doctor of optometry degree from the Illinois College
of Optometry, and has completed a great deal of postgraduate work. He has
been invited to give talks, presentations, and inservices to groups both the in
United States and abroad. Dr. Getzell is a member of numerous professional
organizations, including both the American and Illinois Optometric Associations,
the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, the Optometric Extension Program,
and the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association. The doctor has written
articles for and been quoted in numerous professional and lay publications-including
The
IOA Journal,
the Chicago
Tribune, Chicago
Parent Magazine,
the Pioneer Press newspapers, the TBI
Challenge
(e.g., the official publication of the Brain Injury Association) and Counseling
Today Magazine
(e.g., the official national publication for school counselors).
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