Nancy Torgerson

Dr. Nancy Torgerson, O.D., serves as an Adjunct Professor at Pacific University College of Optometry and founded Alderwood Vision Therapy Center in Lynnwood, Washington in 1984. With over 25 years of clinical experience, she specializes in transforming lives through behavioral optometry and vision therapy for patients struggling with visual processing challenges.

Her educational foundation includes graduation from Pacific University College of Optometry. Professional leadership roles encompass past chairmanship of the Washington State Board of Optometry and the Optometric Extension Program’s National Chairman of Regional Clinical Seminars.

Dr. Torgerson’s clinical focus spans vision therapy for learning-related difficulties, special needs populations, and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. She pioneers treatments for strabismus, amblyopia, neurodivergent vision processing, and concussion-related visual dysfunction through a developmental and integrative framework applicable from infancy to adulthood.

Her exceptional contributions are honored through:

• COVD’s Presidents Award
• Outstanding Young Woman in America Award

As an academic mentor, she actively lectures at Pacific University while providing expert consultation to educators, rehabilitation specialists, sports teams, and eye care professionals nationwide. Her clinical instruction emphasizes practical application of vision development principles across multiple professional disciplines.

At Alderwood Vision Therapy Center, she directs a multidisciplinary team of vision therapists and patient care coordinators operating under the motto "Transforming Lives Through Vision." The center delivers specialized services including pediatric vision exams, neuro-rehabilitation programs, and therapeutic interventions for eye strain, headaches, and sports vision optimization.