Paula Johnson-Wyatt, OD, FCOVD is a behavioral Optometrists who specializes in the treatment of convergence insufficiency, focusing disorders, eye tracking dysfunctions, reduced depth perception, strabismus (exotropia, esotropia, lazy eye) and amblyopia. Vision therapy includes treatment for sensorimotor dysfunction and visual perceptual deficiencies that can affect reading, sports, and school performance.
Johnson Vision Development Center is Jackson's only pediatric vision clinic specializing in optometric vision and eye health evaluations, vision therapy for binocular vision dysfunctions, sports vision training, and neuro- optometric rehabilitation (brain injury, traumatic birth). We are a children's vision specialists, but see kids of all ages, with services including eye exams for babies and yearly routine exams for school aged children. We will also examine any special needs adults or adults who are referred for traumatic brain injury.
"My son had to have vision therapy when he was younger. I had never heard of such a thing, but now know this is something definitely worth doing for your child if diagnosed to need it. His hand/eye coordination improved and much more. The staff was very friendly and always helpful. They are willing to do whatever they possibly can to help you and your child."
Darla G.
Services
Pediatric Eye Exams
Specialty Evaluations
Vision Therapy
Pediatric Frames
Vision Rehabilitation
Behavioral Optometry
Paula Johnson-Wyatt, OD, FCOVD
Dr. Johnson is an optometrist dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of binocular vision and learning-related visual disorders. She is originally from Arkansas and received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Memphis in 1994. She graduated with honors from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in 2001. She completed a post-graduate residency in Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy Rehabilitation at the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2002. She chose to concentrate her efforts in Developmental Optometry and Vision Therapy after learning of the vast number of children and adults suffering from treatable vision problems such as strabismus, amblyopia, learning-related visual disorders, and reduced visual functioning secondary to acquired brain injury. In 2009 she was awarded her fellowship in COVD making her board-certified in vision development and rehabilitation.
Dr. Johnson serves on the advisory board of the Therapy and Learning Center here in Jackson. This has allowed her to provide guidance and quality eye care to special needs children in the west Tennessee area. Through her professional training and volunteer efforts, she has gained experience in diagnosing and treating visual disorders in populations with special needs.
Dr. Johnson is currently licensed in the state of Tennessee . She is a member of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, the Optometric Extension Program Foundation, the American Academy of Optometry, the Tennessee Optometric Association, and the American Optometric Association.
Stephanie McMillen, OD
WE HAVE HUGE NEWS...We're so excited to tell all of you about a wonderful new doctor who has joined our team here at JVDC...
Dr. Stephanie McMillen is an optometrist dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of binocular vision and learning-related visual disorders. She is originally from Florida and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University. She attended Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN, and completed a post-graduate residency there in Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy Rehabilitation. Through this program she chose to concentrate her clinical care in developmental optometry and vision therapy. She treats a variety of vision related problems such as amblyopia, strabismus, learning-related visual disorders, and reduced visual functioning secondary to traumatic brain injury. She has experience caring for visual disorders in populations with special needs clinically, and through her volunteer work with Special Olympics Opening Eyes and mission trips oversees.
Dr. McMillen is currently licensed in the state of Tennessee. She is a member of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, the Optometric Extension Program Foundation, the American Academy of Optometry, the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians, and the American Optometric Association.
Maureen- Vision Therapist
Maureen is a Certified Optometric Vision Therapist who has over 10 years experience working with patients with various visual needs. She is also a Certified Paraoptometric Technician and is a member of the American Optometric Association and the College of Vision Development.
Stephanie McMillen, OD