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Duluth Vision Therapy

Expert Vision Therapy – Serving the Greater Duluth Area

At Cook Vision Therapy, we offer specialized vision therapy services serving patients in Duluth and surrounding communities. Unlike an optometrist center, our focus is on vision therapy rather than general eye care. We aim to enhance your eyesight and overall visual health through personalized treatment plans.

Our clinic provides vision therapy for patients of all ages! Vision therapy involves exercises and activities that help improve the brain’s ability to control the eyes. It’s beneficial for conditions like amblyopia, convergence insufficiency, and other visual impairments. At our Marietta office, we tailor each therapy session to meet the specific needs of our patients from Duluth and beyond.

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Meet Dr. David Cook: Marietta’s Vision Therapy Pioneer

Dr. David L. Cook, O.D., F.A.A.O., F.C.O.V.D. — a clinician, author, and international educator — is among America’s foremost vision therapy authorities. With 40+ years transforming lives at his Marietta clinic, he’s treated thousands battling binocular vision disorders, learning-related visual issues, and amblyopia.

Credentials & Training

  • Education: A.B. English Literature (UCLA), Doctorate in Optometry (Pacific University)

  • Specialized Training: Vision Therapy Residency, SUNY College of Optometry (1979)

  • Leadership: Clinical instructor role during residency

Award-Winning Research & Publications

  • Books: When Your Child Struggles, Visual Fitness, The Shape of the Sky

  • Journal Contributions: 12+ peer-reviewed articles on pediatric vision therapy

  • Accolades: 3x “Best Article of the Year,” Skeffington Award for vision therapy writing

Global Educator & Local Advocate

Dr. Cook has:

  1. Lectured worldwide (Canada, Australia, Europe)
  2. Addressed the International Reading Association
  3. Featured on Atlanta media (Good Day Atlanta, Noonday)
  4. Hosted a 50,000+ view podcast on developmental vision
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Dr. Ekta Patel: Atlanta’s Compassionate Vision Therapy Expert

With 15+ years serving Marietta and Metro Atlanta families, Dr. Ekta Patel, B.Optom, O.D., blends elite training with personal insight into vision’s impact on learning.

Elite Credentials & Awards

  • Accelerated O.D. from New England College of Optometry (completed in 2 years)

  • Graduated first in class with highest honors

  • Key Awards:

    • Advanced Standing International Scholastic Achievement Award

    • William C. Barrett Scholarship for Clinical Excellence

  • Phi Beta Sigma Optometric Honor Society inductee

Why Atlanta Trusts Her Expertise

After treating thousands locally for:

  1. Ocular disease
  2. Precision glasses/contact lens fittings
  3. Learning-related vision disorders

She brings unique empathy as a parent who has lived through vision struggles.

Her Journey with Dr. Cook

When her bright child battled:

  • An outwardly turning eye

  • Nightly homework meltdowns

  • School performance struggles

Dr. Patel’s desperate cross-Atlanta commute to Dr. Cook’s clinic ended the “homework wars.” Witnessing firsthand how vision therapy transformed her child’s confidence and learning, she now brings that same hope to Marietta families.

Marietta Vision Therapy: Conditions We Specialize In

At Cook Vision Therapy, we successfully treat:

Life-Changing Benefits for Marietta & Duluth Patients

Vision therapy at our Marietta clinic delivers:

  • Academic Success: 68% faster reading comprehension*
  • Daily Comfort: Reduced screen headaches and eye strain
  • Sports Excellence: Sharper hand-eye coordination
  • Confidence Boost: Renewed self-esteem in social/learning settings

Your Custom Vision Therapy Roadmap in Marietta

Every plan starts with:

  1. 90-Minute Evaluation: Testing 12+ visual skills like tracking and depth perception

  2. Goal-Based Design: Targeting school, work, or sports challenges

  3. Progress Tracking: Monthly adjustments at our Marietta clinic

Vision Therapy Decoded: Marietta’s Non-Surgical Solution

Think of it as physical therapy for your visual system:

  • How It Works: 20+ customized exercises retrain eye-brain teamwork

  • Key Targets: Blurry focus, poor tracking, or double vision

  • Proven Results: 40+ years transforming Marietta families’ lives

Precision Diagnostics: Marietta’s 2-Hour Vision Assessment

We map your visual system through:

  • Eye Movement Analysis: Tracking, saccades, and pursuits

  • Focus Flexibility Tests: Shifting between near/far objects

  • Binocular Vision Checks: Depth perception and 3D coordination

  • Processing Assessments: Pattern recognition speed

Vision Therapy for All Generations in Marietta

Children (5-17):

  • Fix learning-related vision issues impacting grades

  • Correct lazy eye before social/developmental delays

Adults:

Why Marietta Families Choose Cook Vision Therapy

  1. 40+ Years Mastery: Pioneers in neuro-visual rehabilitation
  2. 92% Success Rate: Documented patient outcomes (2020-2024)
  3. Child-Friendly Clinic: Anxiety-free zones with play areas
  4. Cutting-Edge Tech: VR-assisted therapy and computerized tracking

What People are Saying

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is vision therapy?

    Vision therapy is a series of exercises designed to improve the brain’s ability to control the eyes, addressing various vision-related issues.

  • How long does vision therapy take?

    The duration of vision therapy varies depending on the individual’s needs and the severity of their condition. Typically, patients attend weekly sessions for several months.

  • Is vision therapy suitable for adults?

    Yes, vision therapy can benefit adults as well as children. It’s effective for treating conditions like convergence insufficiency, visual processing disorders, and more.

Cook Vision Therapy Center, Inc.

1395 South Marietta Pkwy SE Bldg 400, Ste 107
Marietta, GA 30067

 

Location 

We are conveniently located in Marietta, Georgia, two blocks off Interstate 75, the third exit north of Interstate 285. Our address is 1395 South Marietta Pkwy SE Bldg 400, Ste 107. 

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