Dr. Kenneth Robert Westcott

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My son had significant trouble reading since he was little. I always chalked it up to him having a more technology oriented brain. On the advice of an educational psychologist, I had him evaluated by Dr. Westcott and discovered his reading issues weren't a lack of skill but rather two forms of eye dysfunction -- binocular and saccadic. He started therapy last February and what a difference it has made! As a parent, it makes me want to cry thinking how difficult and frustrating it must have been for him. With Dr. Westcott, Gayle and Katherine's help, my son is now reading at level with a fluency and comprehension that I never thought possible. You have to be committed to the weekly visits and the nightly exercises, but it is certainly worth every effort you make. Dr. Westcott and his therapists are not only skilled at what they do, but they are good people who truly want the best for their patients. Thank you Developmental Vision Care team!

I have a "lazy eye that I have always been very self consious about. I saved every extra cent I had so I could complete a course of Vision Therapy. My insurance does not cover vision therapy so it ended up costing me over $4000.00. I attended weekly vision therapy sessions until my savings ran out. (My vision therapist "Denise" said to me once "I can't believe your husband let's you spend all this money on vision therapy." But it was my money and I was determined. Unfortunately vision therapy did not help, as I still have the lazy eye. In hindsight it would have been cheaper if I had just bought a pair of dark glasses to hide my lazy eye. I finished vision therapy feeling extremely disappointed. I have a "lazy eye that I have always been very self consious about. I saved every extra cent I had so I could complete a course of Vision Therapy. My insurance does not cover vision therapy so it ended up costing me over … More

It helped me realize the struggle with my vision.

So amazing so much love I truly appreciate their expertise and willingness to help me find someone to help! Thank you!

Dr Wescott and all of his staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They truly care about each patient and ensure that they have the best treatment plan. Worth the wait!

Every time I go into DVC, the whole office staff greets me with a friendly waive and a heart-warming smile. After the short wait to go see Dr. Westcott, my experience can only be described as remarkable. The care, patience, and wisdom that he shares with his patients is unmatched by any doctor I have ever seen. Dr. Westcott and his staff can only be described as family at this point. 100 percent worth the wait! Every time I go into DVC, the whole office staff greets me with a friendly waive and a heart-warming smile. After the short wait to go see Dr. Westcott, my experience can only be described as remarkable. The care, patience, and wisdom that … More

We just graduated from Vision Therapy with Dr.Wescott and our therapist Katherine.I am amazed in the difference in my child.Not only have the vision issues been addressed but we have a confident and happy child.I never knew how differently he saw the world.Highly recommend this office.

I wish I could give this business 1,000 stars!!! Dr. Westcott developed a Vision Therapy Treatment Plan for me that resolved my lifelong struggle with double vision resulting in greatly improved reading efficiency (jumped up 6 levels!) and largely minimized headaches, fatigue, and eyestrain. Vision Therapists Denise and Katherine were incredibly skilled in helping me learn, implement, and practice my weekly home assignments. I am thankful beyond words for the comprehensive expertise that Dr. Westcott provided throughout the whole process and highly recommend Developmental Vision Care! I wish I could give this business 1,000 stars!!! Dr. Westcott developed a Vision Therapy Treatment Plan for me that resolved my lifelong struggle with double vision resulting in greatly improved reading efficiency (jumped up 6 levels!) and … More

Dr. Westcott and all of his staff are so friendly and knowledgeable!! They care about their patient and ensure they get the best treatment. Well worth the wait.

Dedicated, Thorough, Extremely Knowledgeable. Outstanding staff.

Very friendly staff! Dr. Westcott was very thorough with his findings as well! Great place...no complaints!

We love DVC! My daughter has made great strides in her coordination especially, due to the instruction & exercises to help her eyes learn to work together. Highly recommend Dr Westcott & his staff!

I wish Dr Wescott was cloned. We drive 3 hours round trip every Friday for therapy. Long story very short it was by the grace of God our paths crossed through referrals and I don’t want to imagine where my son would be without him. He’s intuitive. Extremely patient. And feel like he really cares about my son getting better. He’s honest even if the answer isn’t something he can help with (referrals to OT or other needs). Thank you to all the friendly staff and caring therapists too! For those with insurance concerns: Insurance can sometimes be an issue but with a little research and some phone calls I was able to figure out how insurance can cover most of it. I wish Dr Wescott was cloned. We drive 3 hours round trip every Friday for therapy. Long story very short it was by the grace of God our paths crossed through referrals and I don’t want to imagine where my son would be without him. He’s … More

Dr. Westcott is incredibly thorough. He has a warm and gentle demeanor that children appreciate and recognize. His initial assessment with our daughter was over two hours. No doctor has ever spent an hour with her. We have seen a lot of doctors. He explained why our daughter struggles with fine motor activities and handwriting. He then prescribed a vision therapy plan. We are following the plan and seeing improvements! He was the right help at the right time when she was plateauing in occupational therapy.

We love DVC! My daughter has made great strides in her coordination especially, due to the instruction & exercises to help her eyes learn to work together. Highly recommend Dr Westcott & his staff!

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Totally addressed my kids eye and reading issues. Looks for and finds the root cause of the problem. Just had my first eye exam at 44. Never thought of going anywhere else. ????

Dr. Westcott and his team at Developmental Vision Care change lives every day. They have changed my life for sure. If you or a loved one has not achieved stereoscopic vision (being able to see the world in true 3D), then you must listen to me and schedule an appointment. Do not let other vision professionals tell you that you or your loved one is doomed to have a cross/wandering eye, or be stuck with viewing the world in only two dimensions. This world is worth seeing in its true excellence, and it will change your life. The biggest mistake I ever made in my life was listening to previous eye consultants when they told me that there was no hope. Thank you for everything you do, DVC :) You are changing my life every day! Dr. Westcott and his team at Developmental Vision Care change lives every day. They have changed my life for sure. If you or a loved one has not achieved stereoscopic vision (being able to see the world in true 3D), then you must listen to … More

I cannot say enough good things about Developmental Vision Care. Dr. Wescott and his staff (We especially loved Ms. Julie and Ms. Annemarie) changed my child's life. All along we knew that our daughter was bright - but there were big issues in reading and writing. A school psychologist had heard Dr. W speak and suggested I looked into vision therapy. Dr. W gave my daughter a very thorough examination and recommended eye therapy. We don't live in Chesapeake - we live in the Outer Banks - but we drove up weekly for a year and a half - completely worth it. My daughter is reading on grade level and doing well in school. Dr W. and Julie taught my daughter to take ownership of her learning and her vision correction. As a teacher, watching this process was fascinating and I hope the practice of eye therapy becomes mainstream, because it truly was a game changer for my daughter - and our family! I cannot say enough good things about Developmental Vision Care. Dr. Wescott and his staff (We especially loved Ms. Julie and Ms. Annemarie) changed my child's life. All along we knew that our daughter was bright - but there were big … More

My son has seen great improvement in his vision and reading. They are professional and friendly. I highly recommend them.

The staff are friendly and very helpful. We have seen a hue improvement in our childs academic performance and visual ability.

Excellent staff, very professional at what they do, great environment, and very quick appointments, still ongoing therapy. Highly recommend to anyone looking for eye/vision or speech therapy!

My son has been seeing Dr. Wescott and his team for vision therapy and we have already seen improvement. Highly recommend! His staff is exceptional and we are so happy we have found them.

Amazing optometrist. Dr Wescott was recommended to me by my wife as he is an exceptional developmental optometrist that provides the great service of vision therapy. I was helped as a child by such service, which prevented me from needing surgery. I just had one of the most thorough eye exams and can say that Dr Wescotts attention to detail is incredible. The staff is incredible too. Highly recommend Dr Wescott, especially for kids! Amazing optometrist. Dr Wescott was recommended to me by my wife as he is an exceptional developmental optometrist that provides the great service of vision therapy. I was helped as a child by such service, which prevented me from needing … More

I have been extremely impressed with DVC. Dr. Westcott is the real deal and extremely knowledgable. I know him personally, but I speak as someone who has been impressed with his attention to detail in relationship to general vision care, emergency eye care (Dr Westcott helped expertly when the emergency room didn't know what to do!), and ongoing vision therapy for our son. Regarding our son, Dr. Westcott and his great team helped locate and treat some very specific issues with eye control, eye teaming, and other visual issues. Big shout out to the staff who are professional, caring, and just plain fun people! I have been extremely impressed with DVC. Dr. Westcott is the real deal and extremely knowledgable. I know him personally, but I speak as someone who has been impressed with his attention to detail in relationship to general vision care, … More

Dr. Westcott and his staff are the absolute best! My son was diagnosed with a myriad of eye problems that were not picked up by the regular eye doctor. Dr. Westcott is so thorough in his examination. I was so impressed. He is also very kind and cares about his patients.

I knew there was something wrong with my son's eyes, and when I was brushed off by his eye care provider, I called a friend who's daughter had significant vision problems treated by Dr. Westcott and staff. From my first hesitant phone call I was met with kindness, information, and expertise. My son had amblyopia as well as very poor acuity and a multitude of other issues. We recently graduated from weekly therapy and I can't describe the difference, not just with his vision, but in the entire child. He can see, he can read, he does jigsaw puzzles, he can walk on curbs, he can ride a bike. Moreover, he has learned that he had a problem but that with hard work and determination he fixed it. He is fearless now. The staff here is the perfect mix of personal and professional. They know us, they care about us, not just as a patient, but our whole family. If you even think that your child or other family member has vision problems, or if they have learning challenges that you can't find another source for, go ahead and make an appointment. I can confidently say that my son's life and future was changed by our time with Developmental Vision Care. I knew there was something wrong with my son's eyes, and when I was brushed off by his eye care provider, I called a friend who's daughter had significant vision problems treated by Dr. Westcott and staff. … More

Dr. Westcott and his team are incredible people and incredible professionals. They helped me during a difficult time, while I was searching for a diagnosis. He was the first doctor to suggest my vision issues were caused by a brain problem, which ended out being the underlying problem. They are very thorough with testing and re-evaluate the vision therapy plan to ensure it is making a difference in the patient's vision. His office was very flexible with my schedule as I attended school out of town. I can't say enough wonderful things about this office! Dr. Westcott and his team are incredible people and incredible professionals. They helped me during a difficult time, while I was searching for a diagnosis. He was the first doctor to suggest my vision issues were caused by a brain problem, … More

As a former elementary school teacher & home school mom, I highly recommend Dr. Westcott's practice for diagnosing and treating vision/reading problems. I heard him speak at HEAV with a passionate desire to help children like my daughter. She read with incredible difficulty at age eight...skipping words and lines, seeing double & having headaches. They successfully diagnosed and treated her for a year in fun ways. The staff is professional and caring. My daughter's eyesight is fixed, & she reads beautifully! Our family thanks the Lord for them. As a former elementary school teacher & home school mom, I highly recommend Dr. Westcott's practice for diagnosing and treating vision/reading problems. I heard him speak at HEAV with a passionate desire to help children like my daughter. … More

Dr. Westcotts expertise in traumatic brain injury helped my husband after his stroke to tihe occipital lobe understand how his eyes and brain work together. We are thankful! The staff when I called was so helpful and never rushed me off the phone. Dr. Westcott has my husband in his office for 2 1/2 - 3 Hours. Awesome Doctor.

As a person currently dealing with multiple TBI Injuries, I very much recommend Dr. Westcott's practice for diagnosing and treating vision/reading problems. After calling soon after the injury happened, they were quickly able to get me in to do a VERY thorough evaluation and testing. Very professional and caring at his profession, as well as those assisting him. They quickly set me up for therapy, and so far am enjoying the environment, people, and a very high level of care for me.

The staff are very friendly and incredibly helpful. We have seen a huge improvement in our daughters academic performance and visual preference.

Dr. Wescott and his team are truly wonderful. I cannot say enough about his staff and how wonderful they are. They make learning fun and my son truly enjoys visiting every week. Just after a few months of therapy our sons eyes have already adjusted and are strengthening every day. Thank you so much!

I couldn't walk a straight line, open my eyes without double vision, read a computer screen, track anything without losing focus, or even bend down without getting disoriented. This doctor discovered things 6 specialists couldn't find. I waited 2 years for him and now I can do all of the things I listed above. I'm gaining my life back one day at a time. 20 minutes a day and 1 hr session a week is changing my life. Please go see him if you have ever had a TBI or problems with your vision.

Dr. Westcott is a very thorough and effective optometrist. He takes his time with each patient and is careful to monitor you even if there is the slightest potential problem.. Whenever I go, he and the entire staff always ask about how I am doing, and they all genuinely care about me and what I have to say. When I have had other health problems and needed him to fit me in for some testing, he was more than accommodating to my crazy schedule.

Dr. Westcott is extremely knowledgable. I have been impressed with his attention to detail in relationship to general vision care, emergency eye care (Dr Westcott helped expertly when the emergency room didn't know what to do! turned out to be a complicated ulceration), and ongoing vision therapy for our son. Regarding the therapy for our son, Dr. Westcott and his great team helped locate and treat some very specific issues with eye control, eye teaming, and more. We saw some real improvement!

As a former elementary school teacher & homeschool mom, I highly recommend Dr. Westcott's practice for diagnosing and treating vision/reading problems. I heard him speak at HEAV with a passionate desire to help children like my daughter. She read with incredible difficulty at age eight...skipping words and lines, seeing double & having headaches . They successfully diagnosed and treated her for a year in fun ways. Her eyesight is fixed, & she reads beautifully! We thank the Lord for them.

Schools are not set up (or ready) to address vision issues that can easily be identified and addressed. I wish we hadn't found out so late....but I am so thankful for Dr. Westcott and all of the amazing staff at Developmental Vision Care!

For my daughter's yearly eye exam, the optometrist told me she needed to go to a specialist. The optometrist said that she had amblyopia and she needed help. Of course, I researched this and there was a lot of scary articles and implications out there for my 6 year old girl. The worst outcome for me would have been eye surgery for her, which no parent would want for their child. I went to Dr. Westcott and he explained that he would be able to help with eye exercises and regular monitoring. His staff was kind, knowledgable and great at their jobs. They gave my daughter exercises to strengthen her eyes and to work on her tracing and depth perception. Dr. Westcott helped my daughter tremendously. She went there with 20/40 in her right eye and 20/35 in her left, corrected with glasses. Now she has 20/30 in both eyes. She also had trouble with tracking objects and even words across the page. Her depth perception also improved (which I didnt even know was a problem). On top of that, he cured her amblyopia and was able to REDUCE her perscription!!! The optometrist that she saw a little more than a year previously was absolutely stunned by her progress. This was all without the fear of surgery that could result from patching her one eye for long periods of time. I recommend Dr. Westcott and his team for anyone's eyes, especially your child's. It can be scary when dealing with these issues, but their team can really help. For my daughter's yearly eye exam, the optometrist told me she needed to go to a specialist. The optometrist said that she had amblyopia and she needed help. Of course, I researched this and there was a lot of scary articles and … More