Welcome to Cook Vision Therapy Center Inc. serving Atlanta, GA

Begin Your Journey to Restored Visual Performance Today

Our mission is to understand exactly how vision is affecting your life, so we can tailor the best in vision therapy to meet your unique challenges and goals.

Our founder, Dr. David Cook, is an internationally recognized clinician, author, and educator. He and Dr. Ekta Patel work closely together in our Marietta, GA practice to serve Metro Atlanta. They also specially design treatment options for patients traveling from across Georgia, the Southeast, and nation.

It is one thing to provide vision therapy. It is quite another to select the exact mix of procedures and approaches needed to change lives—not just temporarily but for the long term.

At Cook Vision Therapy Center, we reduce homework frustration, headaches, and eyestrain. We improve reading, self-esteem, and 3D vision for night driving and sports. We train eye contact for social situations, align crossed eyes to improve appearance and eye-body coordination and rehabilitate traumatic brain injuries to recreate productive lives.

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Our Services

Thirty years of experience providing thousands of patients from Atlanta and across the state of Georgia with the best in vision therapy!

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Our Vision Therapy Services

Vision Therapy Evaluation

How are deficient visual abilities affecting comfort, cosmetic appearance, and performance for school, work, driving or sports.

Convergence Insufficiency

Headaches, eye-strain, blurred or double vision, loss of concentration during reading or computer work even though a routine eye exam has found that your eyes are normal or your glasses are correct.

Adult and Pediatric Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)

Non-surgical approaches. Our goal is not only straight eyes but also improved 3D vision and eye-body coordination for school, work, sports, or driving.

Attention Deficits

If attention is better when using the ears for listening than when using the eyes for reading and writing, a vision problem may be masquerading as or exacerbating an attention deficit.

Vision/Reading/Dyslexia

Do you or your bright child struggle with reading? Is an undiagnosed visual processing disorder magnifying problems with reading or dyslexia?

Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)

Patching-free treatment for children and adults — improved acuity in a lazy eye AND improved 3D vision and performance when both eyes are open.

3D Vision for Sports and Driving

No more catching balls with the chest or avoiding night driving. During sports, keep your eyes on the ball. When driving, see the signs, road, and other cars for safety and peace of mind.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Neuro-optometric rehabilitation for concussion and other forms of traumatic brain injury, especially when double vision or visually-related headaches persist despite previous rehabilitation programs.

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Meet Our Doctors

Dr. David L. Cook OD, FOVDR, FAAO

Clinician, author, international educator, Dr. David Cook, is one of the nation’s leading authorities on vision therapy, enjoying over forty years of experience as a clinician changing the lives of thousands of vision therapy patients.

Dr. Ekta G. Patel OD, FOVDR

Dr. Patel was raised and initially trained as an optometrist in Johannesburg, South Africa. She then attended New England College of Optometry, where she completed the four-year Doctor of Optometry degree in two years, graduating first in her class with highest honors.

What People are Saying

      
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   Pamela Velastegui 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cook Vision Therapy Center had such a positive impact on my daughter’s life. She was experiencing headaches every day after school and was having difficulty in reading. After some research I found Dr Cook and had my daughter evaluated. Discovering all this time my daughter was dealing with her eyes not teaming and problems with focus. After she completed the recommended hours of visual therapy the results were amazing. Her headaches are almost non-existent and she is showing improvement academically. Thank you Dr. Cook, Dr. Patel and the entire team for all of your hard work and support!
  
 
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   Leslie 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love Dr. Cook!
  
 
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   Gary Fortier 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Cook & Dr Patel have an outstanding practice and great team.  I didn’t know what vision therapy was but after a detached retina I needed serious help to be able to get my vision  improved enough to get back to work.  I am now working and holding steady with my vision improvements.  Special thanks to Lucy, my therapist!
  
 
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   lauren reynolds 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Cook, Dr Patel and the rest of the team are amazing! They worked so well with my son and we saw great results! Definitely recommend!
  
 
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   J Lewis 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can't say enough about these folks...the doctors really GET IT! I struggled with strabismus (double-vision) along with one turning eye, and discovered that these doctors really understood how I see... Dr. Cook and Dr. Patel were very encouraging each step of the way. I enjoyed the game-like therapy sessions and staff; plus any and ALL my questions were answered in ways that makes so much sense, that i believe many other doctors would not, or could not answer. I am so grateful to them and for their wonderful staff for educating me, and for giving me the tools for seeing that ensure more functional way of living with these eyes!!
  
 
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   Kelly McGinnis 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a big difference Dr.Cook and his team made for my daughter.
  
 
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   Jessica Garnto 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Cook and his staff are amazing! My son can do work independently now and is reading books that would usually cause a meltdown.
  
 
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   Whitney Wheeler 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I got help from Dr Cook and his team back in 1995. As a child I had convergence insufficiency (couldn't cross my eyes and so couldn't see to read). I remember the team being so kind and diligent and their persistence to help me. Without them I would never have been able to learn to read. I could not recommend them enough!
  
 
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   Meagan Johnson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Cook and Dr. Patel are fantastic! Very knowledgeable in their field and great with children! We completed the distance program. The gave us weekly homework to complete. They’re the best of the best!
  
 
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   Lindsey Davis 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We love the staff at Cook Vision. They helped my daughter so much. She was a struggling reader but no one knew why everything else clicked except for reading. Turns out she had vision issues that were corrected through therapy. Now she is reading much better and her self esteem is improving each time she reads! Forever grateful!

Is Your Child Struggling with Their Vision?

Complex vision issues can be difficult to spot, and many parents may not realize their child is having trouble. Some problems go unnoticed by teachers or even during routine eye exams.

Struggling to read or write despite being otherwise bright
Becoming highly frustrated or emotional when it’s time to read
Quick to understand verbally, but not when reading or writing is involved
Writing letters or words backwards (reversals)
Phonetic spelling is not age-appropriate and out of character
Adding extra words when reading
Frequently closing or covering one eye
Poor fine motor skills for their age
Frequent tilting their head when trying to focus

How Exactly Does Vision Therapy Work?

Vision therapy focuses on how the eyes work together, not just eyesight. We provide targeted treatments and strategies for conditions like lazy eye, crossed eyes, and dyslexia. Our approach considers how diseases and conditions impact vision, and we’ve helped many patients improve their quality of life through personalized care.

Our Technology

We use the Vivid Vision VR clinical platform to control what each eye sees independently, along with micro-prisms, dynamic eye-tracking systems, and computerized vergence training. Together these tools let us measure eye teaming precisely, adjust each visual demand in small steps, and track progress objectively rather than by feel.

Quick facts:

30% of children with strabismus have a family member with a similar problem.
Cleveland Clinic

1 in 17 preschoolers require vision treatment.
Children’s Vision Massachusetts

Many school-aged children have undiagnosed farsightedness.
American Academy of Ophthalmology

3 out of 100 children have amblyopia.
National Eye Institute

13 million people in the U.S. have strabismus.
Cleveland Clinic

Between 20% and 60% of individuals with Down syndrome have strabismus.
Cleveland Clinic

By 3 months old, a child’s eyes should be working together to focus on an object
American Academy of Ophthalmology

Areas we serve in the greater Atlanta area

Our distance programs make it possible for patients, no matter where they live, to receive the care they need.

At Cook Vision Therapy, we specialize in helping patients from all over the world. While we don’t offer standard e-health consultations, we are renowned for creating personalized distance vision therapy programs that cater to each patient’s unique needs.

After an initial in-person exam and consultation with our experienced doctors, Dr. Cook and Dr. Patel, we tailor a therapy plan that works for each individual’s location and circumstances.

While Cook Vision Therapy is based in Marietta, GA, we proudly serve patients from across the region—including Chattanooga, Birmingham, Charleston, and beyond.

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Check Out Our Resources

Dr. Cook’s Publications:

Authored books VISUAL FITNESS and WHEN YOUR CHILD STRUGGLES.
Published articles in top optometric journals.
His article “Eyesight, infinity and the human heart” was voted “Best Non-Technical Article” by the Association of Optometric Editors.

When Your Child Struggles

Visual Fitness

The Shape of the Sky

What is vision therapy?

Vision therapy is a customized program designed to correct visual-motor and perceptual-cognitive deficiencies. It aims to improve visual skills and efficiency, often used to treat conditions like amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (crossed eyes), and other binocular vision issues.
Who can benefit from vision therapy?

Vision therapy can benefit individuals of all ages who experience difficulties with their visual system. This includes children with learning-related vision problems, adults with visual challenges due to stroke or traumatic brain injury, and anyone with eye strain or binocular vision problems.
How long does a vision therapy program last?
What conditions can vision therapy treat?

Vision therapy can effectively treat a variety of conditions, including amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (crossed eyes), TBI (traumatic brain injury), convergence insufficiency, eye movement disorders, and visual processing issues. It can also help with problems related to reading, sports performance, and computer vision syndrome.
What is a vision therapy session like?

A vision therapy session involves engaging in a series of visual activities and exercises designed to improve specific visual skills. These sessions are conducted under the guidance of a trained vision therapist and may include the use of specialized equipment, computer programs, and hands-on activities.
How is vision therapy different from regular eye exercises?

Vision therapy is a structured, medically supervised program that targets specific visual deficiencies. Unlike generic eye exercises, vision therapy is tailored to each individual’s needs and involves a comprehensive approach to improving visual function and processing.
Do I need a referral to start vision therapy?
How do I schedule an appointment for a vision therapy evaluation?
What should I expect during the initial vision therapy evaluation?

During the initial evaluation, a comprehensive assessment of your visual system will be conducted. This includes testing for visual acuity, binocular vision, eye movement control, and visual processing abilities. Based on the results, a customized vision therapy plan will be developed to address your specific needs.
Do you take insurance for vision therapy?
Cook Vision Therapy Center Inc. operates as an out-of-network provider. Because vision therapy is a highly specialized, individualized treatment program, this model allows Dr. Cook and Dr. Patel to prioritize clinical care over insurance constraints.

However, we fully support our patients in maximizing their health insurance benefits. Upon request, we provide detailed, itemized documentation (superbills) containing all necessary clinical descriptors, diagnostic codes, and standard medical coding strings. Many patients successfully submit these documents to their major medical insurance carriers for out-of-network reimbursement or apply them toward Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Common procedural insurance codes utilized by our practice include:

CPT Code 92060: Sensorimotor examination with multiple measurements of ocular alignment and binocular function.

CPT Code 97533: Sensory integration training to enhance motor coordination, spatial orientation, and visual processing.

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