Tonya Watson

Tonya Watson is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, affiliated with the School of Optometry. She teaches optometry courses (441A-C) specializing in primary care and pediatrics clinics.

Research Interests:

• Effect of socio-economic status on prefrontal cortex development
• Longitudinal vision function in children with cortical visual impairment (CVI)
• Vision assessment in preschoolers

Publication Trends: Her work focuses on pediatric vision disorders, particularly CVI, using electrophysiological and behavioral assessments. Key themes include developmental neuroscience, vision therapy, and clinical diagnostics.

Professional Affiliations: UC Berkeley Primary Care Clinic, Infant/Toddler Clinic, and Marin Community Center Optometry Clinic.