Nebraska Visual Integration Center specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of functional & developmental neurovisual issues. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, serving Omaha and the metro area, as well as Lincoln and throughout the region. We now have a satellite Vision Therapy office in Kearney for central and western Nebraska patients. Our office is dedicated to providing the highest level of vision care and vision therapy for visual issues interfering with school, work, sports and all aspects of life.
Nebraska Visual Integration Center
Meet the Team
Dr. Gates entered Optometry school knowing he wanted to provide vision care to others. It was during his time working at a Vision Therapy office between classes he realized the truly life-changing and dramatic impact Optometric Vision Therapy has on children & adults of all ages.
Dr. Gates earned his degree in Vision Sciences and his Doctorate in Optometry from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He then went on to further his education and complete a residency in Vision Therapy / Rehabilitative Optometry in Bethesda, MD as well as a Fellowship in Vision Development & Rehabilitation. He is part of a select number of Optometrists to have this level of expertise in Vision Therapy / Rehabilitation. Dr. Gates has provided vision care to patients diagnosed with learning-related visual issues, binocular vision disorders, autism spectrum disorders, post trauma vision syndrome/post-concussion as well as stroke and traumatic brain injury. Dr. Gates also provides Sports Vision services for athletes looking for visual enhancement.
Current Optometric Practice, Personal & Professional Life
Dr. Gates is currently serving as the Director of the Vision Rehabilitation Clinic at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Omaha and also has staff privileges at Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital in Omaha, NE. As a specialist in neurovisual rehabilitation, Dr. Gates provides neurovisual care to those who have suffered traumatic brain injury, stroke and spinal cord injury. Dr. Gates has had the honor of lecturing at national conferences including the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD), American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), as well as other conferences and events on topics including vision development, and vision rehabilitation.
Outside his time at the office, Dr. Gates enjoys spending time with his wife and family. His faith in Jesus Christ is the most important thing to him. It’s what guides and leads him in all that he does. It’s a blessing to be able to provide this care to his patients and he is truly thankful on a daily basis.
Front Office
Omaha
Alyssa
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Therapy Team
Omaha
Rachel
Rachel was an elementary teacher for 5 years before first hearing about vision therapy. She quickly realized she wished she had known about it sooner! Once she was educated on the basics of Vision Therapy she wanted to help patients enhance their visual skills to benefit them in life and to feel like their best self. As a vision therapist, she loves participating in each patient’s growth from week to week and encouraging them along the way. Outside of work Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband, taking walks when the weather is nice, and watching a good movie.
McKenzie
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Beth
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Therapy Team
Kearney
Michaela
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Cindy
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