WELCOME TO COLEMAN VISION IN JOPLIN
Coleman Vision is a full scope optometric practice with unique training and over 67 years of providing trusted vision and eye health care to the people and families of the 4 states. Get directions to our Eye Doctor’s Office in Joplin, MO!
3 Generations and Over 67 Years Of Eye Care In the Joplin area!
The optometrists and staff are dedicated to fulfilling our Mission of “Improving Lives Through Vision” by placing our patient’s quality of compassionate vision and ocular health above all other considerations. We promise to go beyond the “traditional eye exam” and care for your entire physical, functional, and perceptual visual system within a friendly, comfortable, and professional atmosphere.
In addition, the products prescribed by our doctors match this commitment and are priced competitively to go along with our services making us the best value on the market. Please give us a call. We would love to see you.
As optometrists, of course we’re concerned with your vision. However, at Coleman Vision, we are focused on educating our clients about the deep connection between the brain and vision. Learning disabilities, dyslexia, behavioral issues and many other conditions may be caused or worsened by an undiagnosed vision problem that could be drastically improved with a program of vision therapy. A developmental eye exam not only checks for the need for glasses, it assesses the 17 visual skills we use daily and the 11 skills while reading.
A functional and professional eye exam is the beginning of seeing. We handle your eye exams, prescriptions and fittings with care. Here, you can count on your eye doctor to go beyond 20/20 vision and take care of your eye health. We are proactive about eye health screenings and strive to make sure cataracts, cancer, or glaucoma aren’t in your future left undiagnosed. It’s time for a comprehensive eye exam.
As we live out our Mission of “Improving Lives Through Vision” we know you’ll receive the professional care and attention you need at Coleman Vision. Whether we are helping one of your children or providing you with eye care, the quality of healthcare you deserve is just a phone call away. Come find out why so many patients trust Coleman Vision. Schedule your eye doctor's appointment at your convenience.
I'm very pleased with the service I get at Coleman Vision. The staff is very kind and friendly. The Dr's are very knowledgeable and personable.
- Cathy B. Very friendly people and the wait is not long at all. If you are looking for a great eye doctor then Coleman Vision is the place to go
- Davina B. Great place just wish they had a bigger selection of glasses on site.
- NightFury R. Mark and I are both completely satisfied with our experience at Coleman Vision. The doctor and the staff are very friendly and made us feel totally at ease. We will go to Coleman for our check ups from now on.
- Linda W. Take real good care of my eyes. Very helpful in getting you what you want in eyeware too.
- Jenny S. The doctor was very thoughtful, understanding, and took his time with me. Its the best ophthalmologist that I've seen in the past 15 years.
- Jonathan P. Impressed by Dr. Jeff Coleman's quality of care and care with compassion. His willingness to look beyond the obvious and seek solutions was refreshing.
- Gflo F. QUIZ
Is your child struggling at school? Are you dealing with constant focus or a short attention span? Experiencing disruptive behavioral issues? Tired of endless homework wars? Your child’s issues may stem from an undiagnosed vision problem. Take the quiz and let’s discover what is truly going on between the eyes and the brain.
EVALUATE
We take the time to review each case individually as no two patients are alike. The beauty of our approach is that we can tailor our services and therapies for more directed positive outcomes. Our one-on-one therapy sessions ensure progress is being made and lives are being changed.
SCHEDULE
We know the modern family manages a busy schedule. We can take care of exams for whole families on the same day, we can assist grandparents in creating a schedule that works for them, and we offer some evening hours as needed. We’ve created flexible times for appointments and are happy to help you make the commitment to your health!
Jan 17, 2019
Each year during the month of January we recognize World Braille Day which gives us the opportunity to take a moment and appreciate the incredible gift that Braille has given to those who are blind or suffer from vision loss. What is Braille? Braille is a tactile representation of letters...
Dec 19, 2018
Nerf Guns: Popular, Projectile... Safe? With the newest Nerf guns and blasters reigning at the top of lists for the most popular toys this holiday season, many parents are excited to surprise their kids (or their spouses) with these coveted toy weapons. There is, in fact a whole culture behind these...
Nov 29, 2018
Whether you live in a climate with cold winter weather or you are planning a ski trip up north, winter can be a challenge if you suffer from dry eyes. Dry, cool air, cold winds and even drier indoor heating can cause eye irritation, burning, itchiness and redness, and sometimes...
Nov 12, 2018
Diabetes is becoming much more prevalent around the globe. According to the International Diabetes Federation, approximately 425 million adults were living with diabetes in the year 2017 and 352 million more people were at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. By 2045 the number of people diagnosed is expected to...
Oct 24, 2018
Brush Up Before You Dress Up Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year for children and adults alike. When else do you get to dress up as anyone (or anything) you want, socialize with friends and eat lots of treats? Nevertheless, lurking behind those costumes and...
Oct 08, 2018
Regular exercise is an essential component of overall health and wellness. It is proven that exercise reduces sickness and disease; it increases strength, immunity, and mental health; and it also helps regulate bodily functions and maintain a healthy weight. Research shows that exercise can lower our risk of chronic conditions...
Sep 17, 2018
Screen Time Pros and Cons Whether it is homework, email, gaming, chatting with friends, searching the web or watching Youtube, kids these days seem to have an endless number of reasons to be glued to a screen. Many parents out there are wondering how bad this can be for their...
Sep 13, 2018
Getting old doesn’t have to be synonymous with vision loss. There is a lot you can do to keep your eyes and vision healthy and prevent age related eye disease and vision loss, especially if you start early. Keeping your eyes healthy and strong may require some lifestyle changes, but...
Aug 30, 2018
What Is Progressive Myopia? Nearsightedness or myopia is one of the most prevalent eye disorders worldwide and its incidence is increasing. In fact by 2050, myopia is projected to affect half of the world’s population! Many children diagnosed with nearsightedness (myopia) experience a consistent worsening of their vision as they...
Aug 09, 2018
An online eye test may seem like a convenient way to check your vision or get an eyeglass prescription but beware, these tests aren’t all they are chocked up to be. In fact, they may even be dangerous. What is an online eye test really testing? An online eye test...
Jul 26, 2018
Healthy eyes and good vision are essential for your child’s growth and development. In fact, learning is 80% visual, which means a child’s success in school, athletics and many other aspects of life can be impacted by poor vision. Good vision goes beyond how far you can see, and also...
Jul 16, 2018
It’s almost back to school time for college students and whether this is your first time away from home or you are already a pro, you want to be prepared with as much knowledge as possible to live safely on your own. This knowledge includes eye and vision safety, as...
Jun 25, 2018
While it may seem like a harmless action, rubbing your eyes can actually cause a lot of damage. There are a number of different reasons that people rub their eyes and for the most part, it does more harm than good. While rubbing your eyes might feel really good in...
Jun 18, 2018
Migraine Awareness Month: An ocular migraine is any migraine headache that involves a visual disturbance such as flashes of light, seeing stars or zigzags or the appearance of blind spots in the visual field. Ocular migraines can interfere with your ability to go about your daily tasks such as driving,...
May 30, 2018
Sure, sunglasses might add the final touches to your chic ensemble, but the real reason to purchase your shades is to protect your eyes from the sun. Not only does glare from the sun make it difficult to see, but the UV rays it reflects can cause permanent damage to...
May 10, 2018
Vision is a critical component to succeed as an athlete and this doesn’t just mean having 20/20 vision. There are a number of visual processes that are involved in optimal sports performance, whether you are playing a weekly little league game or competing in professional sports. The eyes and the...
Apr 25, 2018
While we all know that regular eye exams can help detect warning signs of disease and prevent vision loss, many people fail to seek medical attention when there is an acute problem with the eye. In fact, only about half of Americans that are at risk for serious vision loss...
Apr 16, 2018
April is Women’s Eye Health Month in the USA and May is Healthy Vision month in Canada too, so let’s take the opportunity to look at some tips for maintaining eye and vision health, with a special focus on women. Statistically, women are more at risk than men for eye...
Mar 27, 2018
If you want strong, healthy eyes and clear vision for life, a major step you can take is to protect your eyes from UV radiation. Wearing proper eye protection from the sun reduces the risk of a number of eye diseases and other conditions that are caused or worsened by...
Mar 12, 2018
We all experience the occasional eyelid twitch, which is when the muscle of the eyelid spasms involuntarily. Usually, it comes and goes without intervention and while sure, it can be irritating, is a twitching eyelid ever something to be concerned about? An eyelid twitch, also known as a myokymia, can...
Mar 07, 2018
Ever since starting vision therapy to help my sports performance I have seen an improvement in reaction time and hand-eye coordination. While doing vision therapy in Joplin, my therapist explained that there are a variety of ways that I can train my brain, which can improve my sports performance. As...
Feb 27, 2018
Infant Eyesight Despite nine months of growth in utero, babies are not born with fully developed eyes and vision - just like they can't walk or talk yet. Over the first few months of life, their visual systems continue to progress, stimulated by their surroundings. Babies will develop the ability...
Feb 18, 2018
It’s that time of the year again. Each February, the optometric community bands together to create awareness about age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is a leading cause of vision loss for people 50 years and older; early detection plays a key role in the outcome of the disease. That’s why...
Jan 29, 2018
At this time of year when the sun sets early, many people are affected by night blindness. Night blindness or nyctalopia refers to difficulty seeing at night or in poor or dim lighting situations. It can be caused by a number of underlying conditions, sometimes completely benign and sometimes as a...
Jan 10, 2018
It’s that time of year again. January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, a time set aside each year to create awareness about this potentially devastating disease. The reason awareness about glaucoma is so important is because as its nickname, The Sneak Thief of Sight, describes, the disease often causes permanent...
Dec 31, 2017
While most people have sunglasses high on their packing list for a tropical vacation, many people don’t consider it as much of a priority for colder climate getaways. But they should, and here’s why: Wintertime vacations often include activities that involve snow and ice and in general, conditions that can...
Dec 24, 2017
As the season to deck the halls arrives, make sure that you aren’t one of the many people who find themselves celebrating in the urgent care clinic due to an eye injury. The holidays present many opportunities for potential eye injury so it’s important to be aware and proceed with...
Nov 27, 2017
The New Year is coming and many people include healthier eating and exercise in their resolutions for the year ahead. Well other than weight loss and overall health and disease-prevention, a healthy diet and regular exercise can protect your eyes and your vision. In particular, there are certain vitamins and...
Nov 13, 2017
November 14th is World Diabetes Day. This year, the theme of World Diabetes Day is women and diabetes - our right to a healthy future. The goal of this campaign is to promote awareness of the importance of equal and affordable access for all women, whether they are at risk...
Oct 29, 2017
October is World Blindness Awareness Month, an initiative started to help the public to understand the realities of visual impairment and how it affects the world population. Unfortunately, there are hundreds of millions of individuals around the world who are unnecessarily blind or visually impaired due to causes that are...
Oct 15, 2017
October has arrived and that means many people are already starting to plan for upcoming costume parties and trick-or-treating for the Halloween season. This is why now is the time to remind the public about some very important precautions about eye safety since there are some common costume props and...
Sep 27, 2017
Every good pair of eyes eventually gets old and with age comes a condition called presbyopia. Presbyopia, which usually begins to set in some time around 40, occurs when the lens of the eye begins to stiffen, making near vision (such as reading books, menus, and computer screens) blurry. You...
Sep 19, 2017
Even if you don’t have any eye or vision problems, the natural process of aging affects your ability to see and react to visual stimuli. It’s important to know the impact the aging can have on your eyes and vision so you can take the necessary precautions to stay safe...
Aug 27, 2017
Many teens who wear glasses are eager to try out contact lenses for convenience, fashion or to just provide another option for vision correction.
Aug 13, 2017
What’s it like to be color blind? Contrary to what the name implies, color blindness usually does not actually mean that you don’t see any color, but rather that you have difficulty perceiving or distinguishing between certain colors. This is why many prefer the term color vision deficiency or CVD...
Jul 26, 2017
On August 21st, for the first time since 1979, a solar eclipse will be visible across North America. What's even more historic is that it will also be the first time an eclipse will be visible across the continent, from coast to coast, since 1918. If you want to bear...
Jul 12, 2017
Light sensitivity, also known as photophobia, is a condition in which bright light - either natural sunlight or artificial light - can cause significant discomfort, pain and intolerance. People that experience light sensitivity will find themselves needing to close their eyes or squint when exposed to light and often experience...
Jun 26, 2017
What Exactly Is a Black Eye? A black eye, also known as a periorbital hematoma, is usually not an injury of the actual eye (which is why it is called “periorbital”- around the eye). It typically occurs when there is an injury to the face or the eye socket which...
Jun 19, 2017
It's National Cataract Awareness Month According to the World Health Organization, cataracts are responsible for 51% of cases of blindness worldwide - although this blindness is preventable with treatment. In fact, research shows that in industrialized countries about 50% of individuals over the age of 70 have had a cataract...
May 28, 2017
You Don’t Have to Live With Dry Eyes Have you noticed that your eyes feel chronically dry, itchy, scratchy or even sometimes watery? Many people that have these symptoms just go on with their lives until the symptoms become unbearable. What they don’t realize is that these are signs that...
May 10, 2017
Eye Doctors Weigh In: How Smoking Can Harm Your Vision & Eye Health We all know that smoking is bad for you, especially the risks that it poses to your heart and lungs. What many people do not know is that cigarette smoke negatively affects your eyes and vision too. Smoking...
Apr 30, 2017
In honor of Sjogren’s Awareness month, eye care providers are helping to spread the word to increase awareness about this hard to diagnose disease. Sjogren’s is a systemic autoimmune disorder that can affect the whole body. One of the primary symptoms is excessive dryness particularly in the eyes and mouth....
Apr 06, 2017
Hey Ladies! Did you know that women are more likely to suffer from vision problems and are at higher risk of permanent vision loss than men? Well 91% of the women surveyed recently didn’t know that, which means that many of them aren’t taking the necessary precautions to prevent eye...
Mar 30, 2017
There is nothing worse than a dirty spot on your glasses - well except perhaps many dirty spots or smudges. When that happens, most of us are tempted to grab the corner of our shirt and wipe it off, but resist the temptation - this is actually not a good...
Mar 15, 2017
Workplace Eye Safety Month Blue light. Do you know what it is? Do you know where it comes from, or how it can be harmful to your eyes? If you don’t know the answers to these questions, you are not alone, yet it is important that you become aware to...
Feb 27, 2017
Eye color is a hereditary trait that depends on the genes of both parents, as well as a little bit of mystery. The color of the eye is based on the pigments in the iris, which is a colored ring of muscle located at the center of the eye (around...
Feb 14, 2017
Age-related macular degeneration is a serious condition that can threaten your vision and general well-being. Characterized by the deterioration of the central area of the retina called the macula which is responsible for focused vision, the disease gradually reduces your central vision. This affects the ability to see fine details,...
Jan 31, 2017
Sharon joined Coleman Vision in January 2016. She has extensive experience working in ophthalmology and optometry offices since the 1980’s. She pretests patients for their exams, performs diagnostic testing as ordered by the doctors, and trains new contact lens wearers. She has 2 daughters, 2 grandsons,3 granddaughters, and enjoys spending...
Sep 23, 2016
Vision plays a huge role in our quality of life and ability to learn and process the world around us. In the workplace, we are often reminded of the importance of taking a break from the computer screen during our work day. Giving our eyes a rest from our monitors may...
Sep 16, 2016
Imagine a life where you read numbers and words just as you see them, but you are consistently told you are wrong. Or you are given directions, but somehow lose track of the task you were asked to complete, and everyone around you seems to have little patience for your...
Sep 09, 2016
Ocular motor skills and visual tracking are crucial for your child as they learn to read and write. If children are mixing p for q, b for d, and mixing other letters, it could be a sign of a deficiency in the development of their ocular motor skills and visual...
Aug 24, 2016
One of the best things for your child’s developing brain is exercise and movement. Both provide opportunities for children to develop eye-hand coordination, balance, and motor skills. Children should be active every day, and because children love to play, games are a fun easy way to get your kids going!...
Aug 19, 2016
Bilateral integration is the process of learning to use the opposite sides of the body and brain to perform everyday activities. Although the activities and skills required to perform tasks that build bilateral integration appear physical in nature, they also activate the two hemispheres of the brain preparing the brain...
Aug 19, 2016
August is when we start our back to school preparation. It’s time for filling out forms, buying school clothes, and school supplies. August is also Vision and Learning month, which is a good reminder that we need to take care of our children’s eye health as they enter the school...
Aug 12, 2016
Being able to understand and identify visual milestones in your child is very important to make sure your child’s eyesight develops properly. Proper eyesight is important as children grow and learn about the world around them. Here are some important milestones to identify as your child grows from birth through...
Jul 28, 2016
Early childhood development is something that all parents should be concerned about as their children grow. While much of the motor skills and vision tracking that your child learns as an infant will be key in their performance and learning ability later on, much of their brain development takes place...
Jul 25, 2016
Click image to view larger With eye care, you can’t always trust the symptoms that you see on the surface. Just like an iceberg, there is a lot hidden beneath the surface that you can’t see. It is easy to assume that if your child is a poor reader or...
Jul 15, 2016
There are important cognitive and physical skills that are developed through tummy time. Mothers that don’t give their babies adequate tummy time may notice delays such as learning to crawl properly. These delays can impact the child’s learning into their school-aged years. Let’s take a look at some of the...
Jul 08, 2016
"Before I began vision therapy ar Coleman Vision, reading and schoolwork were very hard for me. Throughout the process, I began to notice little changes. Over time all the little things added up to completely changing my life." "Now, things I struggled with before: focus, reading and comprehension, have all...
Jul 01, 2016
When we first came to Coleman Vision one year ago, I was extremely upset. My fun, bright and smart little guy was not doing well. He was having a lot of trouble in school, connecting with other children and he was just sad all of the time. Just mentioning spelling...
Jun 24, 2016
Sharpened senses and accurate perception are two factors that dramatically affect athletic performance. Both are directly related to your vision. If you or your children are in athletics and want to compete with top performance, then great vision is critical. Coleman Vision offers Elite Vision Training to optimize visual skills...
Jun 17, 2016
Did you know that Coleman Vision has been offering vision therapy to the Joplin area for more than twenty-five years? During that time, Dr. David Coleman, Dr. Jeff Coleman and the staff at Coleman Vision have helped hundreds of children overcome vision related problems through their comprehensive vision therapy program. One of our main...
Jun 10, 2016
School is out, and maybe the year didn't go quite like you and your child had hoped. Summer break is a great time to reflect with your student and determine how you can work together to have a better year when school resumes. The first thing to consider is that...
Jun 03, 2016
At Coleman Vision, we have been providing vision therapy to the people and families of the 4 states for over 25 years. Even though we've been doing this for such a long time, many people still have questions about vision therapy. Here are the answers to the most common vision...
May 31, 2016
Sometimes you have to see beyond the surface to find the problem. Our iWellness Screening is similar to an MRI for the eye. It’s a painless procedure that only takes seconds and provides a high-definition image of the retina. iWellness screenings reveal your complete ocular anatomy and confirm the health...
May 27, 2016
We talk to so many patients and prospective patients and we know that vision insurance is increasingly rare in an employee benefits package. We always work with patients to find a way to afford life-changing eye care and vision therapy. While many don't have vision insurance, we find it pretty...
May 05, 2016
At some point, most of us have experienced the feeling of motion sickness. You know, when you're riding in a car on a winding road or reading on a plane and you begin to feel nauseous. If you've been there, you probably just assume, like most people, this is normal...
Apr 15, 2016
Take a Glow-in-the-dark Bath! Spring weather might get them outdoors, but it sure gets kids dirty! So, have fun getting cleaned up. Most dollar stores carry inexpensive glow in the dark sticks. We usually think about these for fun night time activities outdoors, but they can create a fun bath time...
Apr 07, 2016
Every day we talk to parents and grandparents who are dealing with conflict with their kids and grandkids. Conflict is a natural part of life, but when priorities clash, relationships can go on the skids. Some conflicts have been building for years by the time we are involved. Parents and...
Feb 25, 2016
There’s no substitute for the quality of life good vision offers. Adding powerful antioxidants and quality nutrients to your diet every day – either through foods or supplements – can help save your vision. Researchers have linked eye-friendly nutrients with the reduction of risk of certain eye diseases, including macular...
Feb 16, 2016
Working with a child who is having difficulty with reading and learning can be initially challenging. Yet, with each failure it becomes more and more frustrating, and emotionally draining. You are sitting in your dining room, working with your child, watching him trying to read the same paragraph for the...
Feb 04, 2016
Spelling can be a difficult for some children to grasp. There can be many factors influencing your child’s learning process and those can delay their ability to learn how to spell. We've put together a list of five steps you can take to help improve your child's spelling. STEP ONE:...
Jan 28, 2016
Before I started vision therapy, I was having a hard time doing everyday things such as driving. I just thought it was difficult for everyone. I was also struggling in school and found I was frustrated all the time. I never thought my eyes could be the problem. Considering I...
Jan 21, 2016
Many families across the nation are struggling with children and grandchildren with autism. The one thing all organizations agree on is the fact that there is no one cause of autism and as a disorder with a very wide spectrum, there are are also many different approaches to treatment. As...
Jan 14, 2016
Why is CranioSacral Therapy so Important? CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a light-touch approach that can create dramatic improvements in your life. It releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance. Few body structures have more influence over your health and well-being...
Jan 07, 2016
If you are like many moms, you probably dreaded when it was time to write in school. You were most likely expected to write some essays in high school and maybe even a term paper before you graduated. If you went on to college, you probably breathed a sigh of...
Dec 23, 2015
It happens to moms all over the United States. While you're figuring out how to get a hot, nutritional meal on the table, your child is supposed to be getting homework done. The problem is that dinner is burning because you're checking in on your kid every five minutes because...
Nov 18, 2015
WHAT IS A TISSUE MINERAL ANALYSIS? Trace mineral analysis is a test which measures the mineral content of your hair. Mineral content of the hair reflects the mineral content of the body’s tissues. If a mineral deficiency or excess exists in the hair, it usually indicates a mineral deficiency or...
Oct 09, 2015
Anyone who is found ill and no explanation can be found, or when the cause seems to be found but the therapy is not wholly effective. Efficient Visual Function and Visual Processing requires proper mineral balances. Therapies involving enhancement of the brain/sensory function is more successful if the body is...