Ashleigh V. Yates

Ashleigh V. Yates, OD, FAAO is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Chief of Pediatric Services at the University of the Incarnate Word, specializing in Pediatrics, Vision Therapy, and Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation.

• Doctorate from Illinois College of Optometry (2020)
• Residency in pediatrics/binocular vision at Wow Vision Therapy
• Co-founder of the Black Student Union at ICO
• Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (2023)

Her clinical focus includes vision therapy for patients with learning disorders, informed by her personal experience. She is actively involved in professional organizations like COVD and the National Optometric Student Association.