Betsy Gardner joined PVDC in August 2024 after her daughter’s successful completion of vision therapy with Dr. Shadeed and Dr. Rouw. This personal experience fueled her passion for the field, leading her to develop our community outreach programs and educational resources.

Now a Vision Therapist, Betsy holds a Bachelor of Science from Georgia Tech and is actively pursuing her OVDRA certification, combining her firsthand knowledge of the patient journey with her dedication to clinical excellence.

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Dr. Joseph Rouw is a developmental optometrist who has chosen to work in the field of optometric vision therapy. Dr. Rouw’s professional background includes:

2010-Present: A participating Optometrist for the InfantSEE program

2017-Present: Co-Chair of the Georgia Optometric Association Community Outreach Committee

2017-Present: Member of the Georgia Optometric Association Board of Trustees

2014: Earned a Fellowship (FCOVD) in Vision Development and Vision Therapy through College of Optometrists in Vision Development

2013: Awarded the “Young Optometrist of the Year” in Georgia

2012-Current: Appointed Georgia Clinical Director for the Special Olympics Lions Club International Opening Eyes vision screening program

2012-2016: President of the Georgia Optometric Association 9th District

2008: Earned his Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry

2005: Completed a Residency program in Ocular Disease where he received extensive training in primary and pediatric eye care.

2004: Graduated from the Southern College of Optometry

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Dr. Nadira Shadeed is a developmental optometrist who has chosen to work in the field of optometric vision therapy. Her professional background includes:

2017-Present: Co-Chair of the Georgia Optometric Association Community Outreach Committee

2013: Speaker at Georgia Optometry Association continuing education meeting on the topic of Latest Developments in Vision Therapy-“Dispelling The Myths About Vision Therapy.”

2011-2021: Appointed Georgia State Coordinator for the College of Optometrists in Vision Development

2011: Key speaker for local optometrist group on the topic of “A Review of Recent studies on Amblyopia and Binocular Treatment”

2009: Volunteer Coordinator at Special Olympics for vision screenings for the athletes

2009: Earned a Fellowship (FCOVD) in Vision Development and Vision Therapy through College of Optometrists in Vision Development

2006: Completed a Residency program in Pediatric Optometry at the Southern College of Optometry. The residency program provided advanced clinical experience in pediatric optometry, management of binocular vision disorders, and the developmental and behavioral aspects of vision care that aid in evaluating and treating patients in vision therapy.

2005: Graduated from the Southern College of Optometry

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