Dr. Gary J. Williams OD, PC

01/23/2026

In 2025, the New York Department of Education directed schools to use “The Science of Reading” to address the disappointing reading scores of our students. Because we work with children who have learning-related vision problems, I took “The Science of Reading Fundamentals” course which is offered through SUNY New Paltz to see how “SoR” may impact students’ vision.

Labeling this program as the science of reading is disingenuous. The science referenced is selective.

12/02/2025

Our office will be closed the afternoon of Christmas Eve, Christmas, the afternoon of New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. We hope everyone has a lovely and safe holiday!

10/03/2025

While we may yearn for simple answers, simple answers are rarely solely adequate for complicated systems. For example, if we simplify the definition of vision to “the ability to read letters on a chart across the room”, vision has little correlation with learning to read or reading effectively. The reality differs with a fuller understanding of how we read and of vision.

While we may yearn for simple answers, simple answers are rarely solely adequate for complicated systems. For example, if we simplify the definition of vision to “the ability to read letters on a c…

09/26/2025

Chris van Tulleken has a medical degree from Oxford and a PhD in molecular virology. He is an associate professor at University College London and a practicing physician. Towards the end of the book, the author has listed the science behind how ultra-processed food affects the human body.

Chris van Tulleken has a medical degree from Oxford and a PhD in molecular virology. He is an associate professor at University College London and a practicing physician. Towards the end of the boo…

08/27/2025

The following is from The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollen, a surprise resource for information about vision, attention, and perception.

08/08/2025

Over the coming weeks, our office will be closed at the following times:

Friday, 8/08 after 12:00PM
Thursday, 8/14 after 12:00PM
Friday, 8/22 all day
Tuesday, 8/26 all day
Wednesday, 8/27 we open at 1PM
Friday, 8:29 all day
Tuesday, 09/02 all day
Thursday, 09/04 all day

We apologize for any inconvenience.

08/08/2025

Visual crowding creates problems for all readers, especially emerging readers, whether reading from paper or electronic screens.

05/23/2025

Sarah-Jayne Blakemore is a professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College London. Her father was Sir Colin Blakemore who made critical contributions to the current understanding of vision.

Sarah-Jayne Blakemore is a professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College London. Her father was Sir Colin Blakemore who made critical contributions to the current understanding of visio…

05/16/2025

I have been interested in history since I was a teenager. In the beginning, it was curiosity, particularly about war, which is probably the stimulus for most boys who become interested in history. As an old man, that changed to a revulsion and fear of war. History and biography, like all the humanities including religion, provide examples of experience, perspective, character, goals, and decision-making which provide insights for introspection and guidance.

I have been interested in history since I was a teenager. In the beginning, it was curiosity, particularly about war, which is probably the stimulus for most boys who become interested in history. …

05/09/2025

This book was chosen as the Best Book of 2022 by The Economist and The New Yorker. I found the book to be extremely disturbing. The statistics are astounding and I am shocked at how many of them I was unaware of. The book’s focus is on boys and men but affects our entire society and many others.

This book was chosen as the Best Book of 2022 by The Economist and The New Yorker. I found the book to be extremely disturbing. The statistics are astounding and I am shocked at how many of them I …

05/02/2025

Jenny Anderson is a journalist whose field is the science of learning. Rebecca Winthrop is the director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution where she conducts studies of how to better support children’s learning.

Jenny Anderson is a journalist whose field is the science of learning. Rebecca Winthrop is the director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution where she conducts studies…

04/25/2025

Barbara Ehrenreich was an investigative reporter best known for her book, Nickel and Dimed. Her method of investigation for that book was to travel around the country getting whatever “non-skilled” job she was offered. She lived the life of the working poor to understand their challenges by walking in their shoes. It is a powerful and enlightening book.

Barbara Ehrenreich was an investigative reporter best known for her book, Nickel and Dimed. Her method of investigation for that book was to travel around the country getting whatever “non-skilled”…