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  Gary L. Etting, O.D., FCOVD About Gary L. Etting: Dr. Gary L. Etting is a developmental optometrist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of vision problems that interfere with reading and learning. Board certified in vision development, he just recently celebrated his 32nd year providing these speciality services to the public. Dr. Etting is a past president of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (C.O.V.D.), a past member of the C.O.V.D. Exam Board, a founding member of the Sports Vision Section of the American Optometric Association, as well as a current board member serving as Secretary. He has published several papers on the efficacy of optometric vision therapy for strabismus and amblyopia. His work on visual development and visual sports enhancement has also been the subject of articles published in magazines such as Time, Equus, Cycle, Sports America and Plane and Pilot. Dr. Etting and one of his patients were also featured on a CNN special, which explained how vision problems are often misdiagnosed as learning disabilities, dyslexia and Attention Deficit Disorder. In addition, Dr. Etting has been a featured speaker at many seminars across the United States, Europe and Australia dedicated to topics on visual development, as well as at statewide public and private school conferences. He has also served 6 optometry schools in the United States with associate and adjunct professor positions. Dr. Etting is currently an associate professor for the Illinois College of Optometry. Presently he maintains private practices in Encino and West Los Angeles, California.  Personal Data: Date of Birth: August 4, 1947 Family: Wife-Linda, Children- Joshua, Brian, Dina Educational History Doctor of Optometry, Cum Laude: Southern California College of Optometry; 1973 Bachelor of Science: Southern California College of Optometry; 1971 Bachelor of Arts: UCLA; 1968 Professional History Private Practice: Van Nuys, California; 1973 to present, and in Santa Monica, specializing in strabismus, amblypia, pediatric vision, binocular dysfunction, sports vision enhancement, vision develpment problems and traumatic brain injury. Consultant: Seventh Day Adventist School System Visual Consultant: United States Olympic Men's Volleyball Team, American Soccer League and many individual athletes Adjunct Professor, Pacific Universit College of Optometry; Pennsylvania College of Optometry; University of St. Louis, Missouri School of Optometry; Southern California College of Optometry; currently Illinois College of Optometry Guest Appearance: Various radio and television programs, including loca, national and international; special report with CNN, August 2001 Professional Memberships Board Certified Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development Board Certified in Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease American Optometric Association California Optometric Association San Fernando Valley Optometric Association Clinical Associate of the Optometric Extension Association Sports Vision Section of the American Optometric Association American Optometric Foundation American Academy for Human Development Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitative Association International Offices Held: Past President and Past exam Board Chairman of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development Past President of the San Fernando Valley Optometric Society Past Chairman of the California Optometric Association San Jose Vision Therapy Seminar Past Member of the California Optometric Association Congress Education Committee Vice President of Sports Vision System, World Sports Council Current member American Optometric Association Sports Vision Council Current member COVD Exam Board Lectures and Seminaars Presented: United States, Belgium, Australia Featured speaker at optometric national, state and regional educational conferences Awards: Young Optometrist of the Year - California Optometric Association 1978 Optometic Recognition Award 1980, 1992 Published Works: "Strabismus Therapy in Private Practice: Cure Rates After Three Months of Therapy" Journal of the American Optometric Association, Volume 49, Number 12, 12/78 1991 "Visual Training for Strabismus: Success Rate in Private Practice" Optometric Weekly 64(48): 1172-75, November 29, 1973 Privacy Policy - Terms and Conditions of Use |
