About the practice
Developmental optometry, reimagined.
At Visual Processing Optometry we focus on vision problems related to reading, attention, dizziness, balance, and movement. We work with patients identified as neurodivergent — including those with attention disorders or on the autism spectrum — and routinely collaborate with educational therapists, neuro-psychologists, neurologists, occupational and physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, ABA therapists, and audiologists.
Vision involves far more than reading letters on an eye chart. We see and observe our world not just with our eyes — vision is actually processed in the brain. When it isn't processed correctly, it can disrupt nearly every activity of daily life. When vision doesn't develop correctly, when skills are lost to concussion or neurological injury, or when a career can benefit from visual enhancement such as athletic performance — we can help.
Neuro-Optometric Care
Therapy and rehabilitation grounded in how visual circuits actually work and rewire.
Human-First
Every plan reflects the person — age, goals, sensitivities, and life context.
Collaborative
We coordinate with the full team supporting each patient — clinical and educational.
Services we provide
Meet the doctors
A team built around expertise and care.
Dr. Gary L. Etting
Dr. Etting
FounderA Board-Certified Developmental Optometrist with over four decades of clinical experience working with children and adults with visual processing disorders, strabismus, sports vision under-performance, and traumatic brain injury. A graduate of UCLA and the Southern California College of Optometry, Dr. Etting is an internationally known lecturer, has served as adjunct professor at over eight optometry schools, and trained more than 160 externs over his distinguished career. Past President of COVD (College of Optometrists in Vision Development) and Past International COVD Exam Board Chairman.
Dr. Elizabeth Nace
Dr. Liz
OwnerDr. Liz was awarded her Doctor of Optometry degree by Pennsylvania College of Optometry and completed a residency in Vision Therapy, Pediatrics, and Neuro-Rehabilitation through Southern College of Optometry. She holds her Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry, her Diplomate from the American Board of Optometry, and Fellowship in the Optometric Vision Development and Rehabilitation Association. She has a special passion for helping those struggling with the results of head and brain injury, and volunteers as a Clinical Director for Special Olympics. She enjoys reading, surfing, and being out in the sun.
Dr. Shawn Joseph
Dr. Shawn
OwnerDr. Shawn found his passion for optometry in high school and received his Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry, where he was connected with many pioneers in Developmental Optometry and Pediatrics. Since 2020 he has served the San Fernando Valley Optometric Society as Community Outreach Chair. With more than 250 hours of post-graduate education in Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation and Binocular Vision, he is currently working toward his Fellowship in the College of Vision and Development. He especially loves working with children on the spectrum.
Dr. Kimberly Butka
Dr. Kim
AssociateDr. Kim cultivated her passion for working with children at Michigan College of Optometry, where she earned her Doctor of Optometry. She pursued rotations at clinics specializing in Developmental Optometry and Sports Vision, including Dr. Etting's office. She continues her post-graduate education through the International Sports Vision Association (ISVA) and Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA). She joined our office in 2017 and is a vital part of the team. Outside of clinic she loves spending time with her dog and doing escape rooms with friends and family.
Dr. Jacqueline Dang
Dr. Jackie
AssociateDr. Jackie was born and raised in South El Monte, CA. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from UCLA and her Doctorate of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry (Magna Cum Laude). She completed an optometric residency at WesternU College of Optometry, specializing in neuro-optometric rehabilitation and vision therapy. She has earned her Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry and serves as New Grad Liaison for the San Gabriel Valley Optometric Society. In her free time she enjoys reading fantasy books and running outdoors.