Dr. Jeffrey Getzell has been a doctor of optometry since 1969 who also offered Behavioral Optometry. Since 1985 he chose to solely provide Behavioral Optometry in order to help improve the vision and performance of adults and children with various vision concerns.

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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.