ABOUT THE OPTOMETRIST
Dr. Charron's Optometric Training
Dr. Peter Charron moved to Bellingham in 2010 after practicing optometry for 2 years in Rhode Island. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware, then earned his Doctorate of Optometry from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN in 2008. He has wanted to be an Optometrist ever since he was introduced to vision therapy in college.
Fellowship Training in Vision Therapy (FCOVD)
In 2014, he earned a Board Certification with the College of Vision Development which requires passing written and oral exams, and over 100 hours of additional coursework in vision therapy related material. He is the only eye care professional in Whatcom & Skagit County to hold this credential.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Charron is a member of many organizations including the Optometric Extension Program the College of Vision Development and the Learning Disabilities Association of Washington.
Dr. Charron's Outside Interests
Outside of the office, Dr. Charron has lots of different hobbies and interests. Aside from enjoying most of his time with his wife and two kids, he likes to run, read books, tinker with the family cars, sing at his church, coach his children's sports teams, and enjoy our beautiful natural scenery.