Many parents are unaware of the powerful connection between vision and academic success. Vision issues can often go unnoticed, but they may be reflected in your child’s report card in ways you wouldn’t expect. From trouble focusing to poor reading comprehension, undiagnosed visual challenges can hinder a child’s ability to learn and excel in the classroom. How Vision Issues Show Up in Report Cards |
Do you see comments like these on your child’s report card?
If so, your child may be dealing with undiagnosed vision issues that affect their ability to process information, track text, or focus on tasks. These problems can impact their performance across subjects, leading to frustration and lower grades. |
Contact us today to schedule a comprehensive eye exam and learn more about how vision therapy could be the key to unlocking your child’s success in the classroom. |
Taking care of your eyes is about more than just good vision. It’s about feeling good, looking good and enjoying a better quality of life. At Hartland Eye Care, we would be honored to serve all of your vision and eye health needs. Whether it’s an annual eye exam or contact fitting, a treatment for dry eye or myopia, a vision therapy session or an advanced ocular procedure, we’ve got you covered. We’ve been serving the Hartland and Highland communities for over 30 years and we’d love to welcome you as part of our family. Our office is outfitted with all the cutting... Show More
Taking care of your eyes is about more than just good vision. It’s about feeling good, looking good and enjoying a better quality of life.
At Hartland Eye Care, we would be honored to serve all of your vision and eye health needs. Whether it’s an annual eye exam or contact fitting, a treatment for dry eye or myopia, a vision therapy session or an advanced ocular procedure, we’ve got you covered.
We’ve been serving the Hartland and Highland communities for over 30 years and we’d love to welcome you as part of our family.
Our office is outfitted with all the cutting edge equipment and technology necessary to provide the highest quality care available in the Hartland and Highland area. We’ve worked hard to create a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere where everyone who walks through our doors feels welcome and right at home.
Most importantly, our friendly and knowledgeable team will work with you to customize a vision care plan and help you make the best choices for you and your family.
If you are in the market for an eye doctor in the Hartland or Highland area, we invite you to give Hartland Eye Care a try. We look forward to meeting you and serving your optical needs for many years to come.
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Originally from Battle Creek, Michigan, Dr. Doud attended St. Philip High School. He would go on to attend Central Michigan University, where he would major in chemistry. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree, Dr. Doud began studying at Ferris State College of Optometry in 1986, where he would receive his Doctorate in Optometry.
As a staff optometrist at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida, he gained extensive experience in the treatment of ocular diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetes. Returning to Michigan, he joined the staff of one of Michigan’s busiest refractive surgery centers. There, he enjoyed experience in the care of cataract and Lasik surgery patients. Dr. Doud opened Hartland Eye Care in 1992, bringing all of these experiences into his own practice.
In 2000, in response to the myopia epidemic, Dr. Doud began myopia management. He then opened the affiliated Visual Learning Center in 2003 to help care for patients with Learning related visual problems.
Dr.Doud and his optometrist wife Sandy have raised three daughters in Brighton and are involved in various ministries with St. Patrick church. In their spare time they enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Member: American Optometric Association, Michigan Optometric Association, Optometric Extension Program Foundation, College of Optometrists in Vision Development, IALVS
Dr. Ruthven was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Mi, where he attended Catholic Central High School. He went on to study at Ferris State University and then received his doctorate from the Michigan College of Optometry.
He completed clinical rotations at Duane Waters Hospital, Henry Ford Health System, Mercy Hospital Diabetes and Endocrine Center, and Wyoming VA Health Care Center.
Before joining Hartland Eyecare, he spent several years in an ophthalmology practice where he was able to manage ocular disease, pre and post-operative care, fit specialty contact lenses, and help develop a dry eye clinic. Through these rotations and work experiences, he has been able to learn from some of the top doctors in the state.
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