Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Optometrists for Vision Therapy & Eye Care in Des Peres
Founded in 2005 by Doctors Cheryl Davidson and Gail Doell, the Center For Vision & Learning - Gail B Doell OD has established itself as a premier provider of specialized optometric care in St. Louis. Our practice expanded in 2006 with the addition of Dr. Lisa Schembri, enabling us to offer enhanced services for adult vision rehabilitation. In 2023, we relocated to a state-of-the-art facility in Des Peres, MO, where we continue to deliver personalized care for patients of all ages. Our team includes seven certified vision therapists and an occupational therapist who provide one-on-one treatment for functional visual conditions. We specialize in vision therapy, sports vision enhancement, and neuro-optometric rehabilitation following brain injuries.Our practice pioneered the use of FDA-cleared EyeSync technology in the region for advanced eye-tracking assessments. We maintain affiliations with educators, medical professionals, and therapists to create comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs. Our optical dispensary offers specialized eyewear, including sports frames and therapeutic lenses. With over 18 years of experience, we combine clinical expertise with compassionate care to improve visual performance for academic, athletic, and daily living activities.
Services
Vision Therapy
Sports Vision
Rehabilitation
Primary Eye Exams
EyeSync Assessment
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer in-office vision therapy for all ages since 2005
- Our team includes EyeSync-certified specialists and occupational therapists
- We provide personalized treatment plans for visual rehabilitation
- Specializing in neuro-optometric care for post-concussion recovery
- We maintain affiliations with medical and educational professionals
What people say
Improved reading skills
Enhanced sports performance
Effective rehabilitation
Knowledgeable staff
Personalized approach
Services
Vision Therapy
Our vision therapy programs use evidence-based exercises to improve eye coordination, focusing, and tracking abilities. This specialized treatment helps patients overcome visual processing challenges that affect reading, learning, and daily activities. Our one-on-one sessions with certified therapists utilize both computer-based and real-world exercises to create lasting improvements in visual function.
Sports Vision
Sports vision training enhances visual skills critical for athletic performance including eye tracking, depth perception, and peripheral awareness. Our customized programs help athletes improve reaction times, hand-eye coordination, and visual decision-making through specialized equipment and sport-specific drills tailored to individual needs and competitive levels.
Neuro-Rehabilitation
Post-trauma vision rehabilitation addresses visual disturbances following brain injuries or strokes. Our certified specialists use prism lenses, therapeutic eyewear, and targeted exercises to restore visual processing abilities. This comprehensive approach helps patients regain balance, reduce double vision, and improve spatial awareness through structured in-office and home-based therapy programs.
Binocular Evaluation
Comprehensive binocular vision assessments identify functional vision problems beyond standard 20/20 testing. Our doctors perform detailed examinations of eye movements, focusing ability, and visual processing skills to create personalized treatment plans for patients experiencing learning-related vision difficulties or post-concussion visual disturbances.
EyeSync Technology
EyeSync technology provides FDA-cleared assessment of eye-tracking impairments through advanced digital analysis. This objective measurement helps diagnose visual processing issues related to concussions, learning difficulties, and sports performance. Our certified providers use these insights to develop targeted treatment plans and track patient progress throughout their vision therapy program.
People
Cheryl Davidson
Co-Founder
Dr. Davidson co-founded the Center For Vision & Learning - Gail B Doell OD in 2005 with expertise in pediatric optometry and vision therapy. She specializes in treating functional vision problems affecting learning and development.
Gail Doell
Co-Founder
Dr. Doell established the practice in 2005 with a focus on developmental optometry. She has extensive experience in vision therapy and neuro-optometric rehabilitation for patients of all ages.
Lisa Schembri
Vision Therapist
Dr. Schembri joined in 2006, expanding services for adult vision rehabilitation. She specializes in post-trauma visual recovery and has advanced training in neuro-optometric care for brain injury patients.
Questions
What is vision therapy?
Vision therapy is a personalized program of eye exercises that improve visual skills and processing. It treats conditions like eye tracking problems, binocular vision issues, and visual processing disorders.
Do you accept medical insurance?
We accept most major medical insurance plans for evaluations and follow-up visits. Vision therapy services are provided through our sister company and are out-of-network for vision insurance plans.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call our office at (314) 628-9100 or complete our online new patient forms. Our staff will contact you to confirm your appointment details and required documentation.
What conditions do you treat?
We treat functional vision problems including eye tracking difficulties, convergence insufficiency, visual processing disorders, post-concussion vision syndrome, and sports vision performance issues.
Is vision therapy covered by insurance?
Medical insurance may cover diagnostic evaluations and follow-up visits. Vision therapy services are typically not covered by vision insurance plans as they're considered medical treatments rather than routine eye care.
What is EyeSync technology?
EyeSync is an FDA-cleared digital assessment tool that measures eye-tracking impairments. It helps diagnose visual processing issues related to learning difficulties, concussions, and sports performance challenges.
