Our Founder & Our Next Chapter

After Dr. Kadet’s passing, the practice entered a new chapter—one built on the same mission and values, with a continued commitment to caring deeply for the people and families we serve.

Benjamin (Ben) Winters, OD, FOVDR is the Owner and Clinical Director of Hope Clinic. With more than 15 years of experience in vision care and vision therapy, Dr. Winters combines advanced clinical expertise with a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

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Dr. Winters is board certified in vision development, vision therapy, and neuro-optometric rehabilitation through the Optometric Vision Development and Rehabilitation Association (OVDRA). He has completed extensive post-graduate training in binocular vision disorders, strabismus, amblyopia, and brain injury rehabilitation, including over 100 hours through the Robert Sanet Vision Therapy program.

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He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern College of Optometry and completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Winters is the co-founder of Emergent, a company that provides vision therapy equipment, training, and consulting to clinics around the world. Through this work, he has developed and taught comprehensive training programs in vision therapy and practice management that have been utilized by clinicians in more than 20 countries. As an international lecturer, he regularly presents to doctors, therapists, and educators, focusing on practical strategies that translate into better patient outcomes and stronger vision therapy practices.

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Families often arrive at Hope Clinic after months or years of unanswered questions. Dr. Winters is known for taking the time to listen, clearly explain findings, and help patients and parents feel confident in the care plan ahead.

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As a husband and father of five, Dr. Winters understands how vision challenges affect everyday life—at home, at school, and at work. This perspective shapes his care, keeping the focus on meaningful, real-life progress for each patient.

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Dr. Winters is committed to carrying forward the heart of Hope Clinic: personalized vision therapy that helps people develop the visual skills needed for daily life.

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What This Means for Patients

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• Care led by a doctor with over 15 years of vision therapy experience

• Board-certified expertise in neuro-optometric rehabilitation and vision therapy

• The same personalized, compassionate approach Hope Clinic is known for

• Vision therapy focused on real-life function

• Clear communication and supportive guidance for families

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Awards and Recognition

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Dr. Winters has received multiple honors for clinical excellence and leadership, including:

• Best in Class Vision Therapy Award

• Best in Class Practice Management Excellence Award

• Top 10 Clinician in Class Recognition

• Dr. Seymour Galina Grant (AOAF-SEC Endowment Fund)

• Yakima New Vision Enterprise Challenge Winner

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Professional Links

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• Dr. Ben Winters’ LinkedIn profile

• Emergent VT

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A Note of Gratitude

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We are grateful to Dr. Kadet for the foundation he built and to the families who have trusted Hope Clinic over the years. It is an honor to continue this work with the same spirit of hope and care.