What Does a Developmental Optometrist Do

A developmental optometrist will conduct a functional eye exam to look beyond just acuity/clarity, and look for the patient’s ability to use their eyes to receive information, process it, and to efficiently use that information.

What is a developmental vision test?

A developmental vision evaluation is designed to test all of the visual functions required for reading, writing, learning, sports performance and functioning in life. This is very different from a routine eye exam. Vision begins to develop during infancy and continues throughout childhood.

What are the three levels of eye doctors?

There are three different types of eye care practitioner: optometrists, opticians, and ophthalmologists. Each has a different level of training and expertise, and each will provide different levels of care.