Developmental Optometry in Needham, MA
Developmental optometry looks beyond how clearly a child can see and evaluates how well their visual system functions as a whole.
What Is Developmental Optometry?
Looking Beyond 20/20 Vision
Seeing clearly is only one part of how the visual system works. Children also rely on their eyes to move accurately, focus at different distances, work together, and process visual information.
Developmental optometry evaluates these skills to better understand how a child's visual system functions during real-world activities. An evaluation may include areas such as eye tracking, focusing, binocular vision, and visual perception.
A child can have clear 20/20 vision and still experience difficulties with certain visual skills. Bright Eyes Needham evaluates these areas when appropriate to help identify visual factors that may affect how a child performs visual tasks.
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Developmental Optometry for Learning, Sports & Everyday Life
Supporting the Visual Skills Children Use Every Day
Reading & Learning
Children depend on coordinated eye movements, comfortable focusing, and effective visual processing when reading, writing, completing schoolwork, and moving between different visual tasks.
Sports & Visual Performance
Sports require children to track moving objects, shift their gaze quickly, judge where objects are located, and coordinate visual information with physical movement. Developmental optometry can evaluate the visual skills involved in these activities.
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AnnaMarie
Teen Appointment
Our teens both had great experiences being fitted for glasses and contacts. It’s a beautiful space and everyone is so friendly. It’s nice to be able to have our family’s eye care being taken care of by a small, local business instead of a big corporation.
Chuanjiang
Adult Appointment
Efficient, professional, and welcoming. The office is spotless and comfortable with modern testing equipment, and there was no wait time at all. The receptionist was very transparent about costs beforehand, they also helped me patiently with frame selection. Dr. Priestly provided full personal attention and a thorough explanation of my eye health. Highly recommend!
Tal
Adult Appointment
Dr. Priestley is an exceptionally warm and attentive optometrist. She goes above and beyond, taking the time to get every detail just right and in a patient, caring most accommodating way.
Starie
Adult Appointment
I had a wonderful experience at Bright Eyes. The office is bright, welcoming, and very well organized, which immediately made me feel comfortable. Dr. Priestley is very professional, kind, and patient. She conducted a very thorough examination and took the time to clearly explain my condition and walk me through the findings in a way that was easy to understand. I never felt rushed and truly felt well cared for.
Where To Find Us in Needham, MA
The best Optometrist in Needham, MA
Dr. Yos Priestley is an optometrist and founder of Bright Eyes Needham, dedicated to providing thoughtful, comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages. With advanced training and over a decade of clinical experience, she focuses on helping patients achieve clear, comfortable vision through careful evaluation and personalized care.
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464 Hillside Ave Suite 301
Needham, MA 02494
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(781) 222-3936
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Monday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
8:30am - 12:30pm
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