A visual dysfunction may be the underlying cause of neck pain or balance issues
Clear and comfortable vision can only be achieved when the visual system is working properly and both eyes work in sync with one another.
Even the slightest eye misalignment can severely impact the way we see— often resulting in debilitating symptoms, such as eye strain, blurry or double vision, headaches, neck pain and balance issues. Fortunately, with a personalized program of vision therapy, you can say goodbye to chronic neck pain and restore your healthy sense of balance.
Vision therapy aims to strengthen the neural connections between the eyes and brain and improve the visual skills necessary for clear and comfortable vision— thereby alleviating your symptoms at their root.
Contact today to schedule a comprehensive vision evaluation and take the first step toward receiving the long lasting relief you have been searching for!
About Us
If you're looking for an eye care clinic near you in Niwot, CO that treats every patient like they're family, look no further than Niwot Eyecare and Vision Therapy! Our optometric team goes above and beyond the traditional eye exam to offer our patients the very best in eye care today. Our specialties include: Dry eye care Myopia control Vision therapy Neuro-optometric services Early detection and treatment of common eye diseases We'll also make sure that your everyday vision is clear by checking and updating your glasses or contact lens prescriptions. We offer the most advanced glasses and contact lenses, as well as stylish frames to... Show More
If you're looking for an eye care clinic near you in Niwot, CO that treats every patient like they're family, look no further than Niwot Eyecare and Vision Therapy! Our optometric team goes above and beyond the traditional eye exam to offer our patients the very best in eye care today. Our specialties include:
- Dry eye care
- Myopia control
- Vision therapy
- Neuro-optometric services
- Early detection and treatment of common eye diseases
We'll also make sure that your everyday vision is clear by checking and updating your glasses or contact lens prescriptions. We offer the most advanced glasses and contact lenses, as well as stylish frames to meet every vision need and budget.
Want to learn more about how we can help you see clearly and comfortably every day? Come visit our Niwot eye clinic, or give us a call today!
Location & Hours
- tuesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
- wednesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
- thursday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
- friday Only Open for Vision Therapy
- saturday Closed
- sunday Closed
- monday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Dr. Amy Chang
Amy Chang, OD, FOVDR is a graduate of State University of New York College of Optometry, she completed her residency in Acquired Brain Injury Vision Rehabilitation at SUNY Optometry. She is a fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and a member of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association. She has received the following awards, Louis Herman Memorial Award for Outstanding Compassion in Patient Care, COVD Award for excellence in Vision Training, and the Best Literature of the Year Award.
She has spent a decade treating military and civilians with traumatic brain injuries in the hospital setting. She has enjoyed helping to improve her patients’ lives after a brain injury. She also enjoys educating other optometrists and health professionals, having lectured in local and national conferences, publishing journal articles, and even a book titled “Neurovision Rehabilitation Guide” which is a manual for therapists on vision rehabilitation.
Dr. Chang understands that every patient is unique and that the best way to understand a patient is to actively listen. She is often told that she has a very calming voice and demeanor and that she explains things in a way that is easy to understand.
Dr. Chang is excited to bring her expertise and also learn from Dr. Hutchins. She is confident that she will be able to provide the high quality of care that her patients have been accustomed to.
Dr. Chang enjoys connecting with her patients on a personal level and taking time to fully understand her patient’s needs and outcomes. Dr. Chang enjoys working with patients that have been told by other doctors that “there’s nothing that can be done” or that “their problems are too complicated to solve.” She finds that very often times there can be a solution and will work with patients to attain their goals.
Dr. Chang is married and has two dogs, Arni and Ivan. She enjoys spending her free time camping, hiking, and biking.
Dr. Shelley Rachal
Dr. Shelley Rachal, FOVDR is a Neuro-Optometrist who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of functional vision disorders. After achieving her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology at the University of Texas at Austin, she went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from the University of Houston College of Optometry.
Her passion for vision therapy inspired her to complete the intensive one-year Irwin B. Suchoff Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation residency at the State University of New York College of Optometry, where she gained experience in the treatment and management of a variety of functional vision disorders including acquired brain injury, strabismus (crossed-eye), amblyopia (lazy eye), learning-related vision problems, and difficulties with visual-perceptual processing.
Throughout her education, Dr. Rachal has received multiple honors and awards including FERV Reber Scholarship recipient, Beta Sigma Kappa honor society member, UHCO General Scholarship Award, and Clinical Letter of Excellence recipient. She is a member of the College of Optometrist in Vision Development (COVD), Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA), American Optometric Association (AOA), and the Colorado Optometric Association (COA).
Dr. Rachal believes in quality patient care, which to her means that each patient should be treated as an individual with a treatment plan customized to his or her concerns and needs. It is important to her that her patients feel heard, comfortable to ask questions, understand their diagnoses, and are an active part of their treatment plan.
Dr. Rachal has been told by patients that she has a friendly and professional demeanor, completes thorough evaluations, and that she explains conditions in a way that is easy to understand.
In her free time, Dr. Rachal loves exploring Colorado’s beauty with her husband, whether it be snowshoeing, snowboarding, skiing, or camping. She also loves to cook, travel, and go to music and comedy shows.
She is excited to add a dog to her family in the near future, as she absolutely adores animals!