Meet Dr.Ships
Behavioral Optometrist and Owner
Dr. Jessica Ships received her Bachelor’s degree in Medical and Molecular Biology at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and continued her dreams at New England College of Optometry in Boston, where she received her Doctorate in Optometry with Clinical Honors. Dr. Ships went on to complete a residency in Pediatrics and Vision Rehabilitation at PressVision at Family Eyecare Associates with Dr. Laura Knapp in Fair Lawn, NJ.
From the start of optometry school, Dr. Ships had a growing passion for pediatric care, vision therapy, and neuro-rehabilitation for all ages. During her residency she specialized in helping to correct those with eye coordination difficulties, learning-related vision disorders, myopia control and specialty contact lenses, while still seeing primary care patients. Some vision disorders include problems with focusing, eye tracking, eye coordination, visual information processing, strabismus, amblyopia, as well as vision problems that result from concussion and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Ships’ passion is to assist in both pediatric and adult optometric care, especially for those with all types of special needs, including those on the autism spectrum.
Dr. Ships also dedicates her time as the Optometry Provider at Peppas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children located in Canton, MA. She evaluates and treats children age 7 to 22 with complex physical and medical needs.
In her spare time, she enjoys exercising, being creative, exploring, and spending time with her family in Long Island, NY, and Boston, MA.
Meet madison
Patient Care Coordinator
Madison joined our team in July 2026, where she welcomes patients and families, schedules appointments, and helps create a warm, welcoming experience for everyone who walks through our doors. She enjoys getting to know each patient and helping families feel comfortable and supported throughout their time at the practice.
Before joining our team, Madison graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development & Family Studies and a minor in Psychology. She went on to work in Special Education for two years, where she developed a strong passion for working with children and families and experienced firsthand how foundational vision can be to learning, development, and academic success.
Madison is passionate about supporting children and families through all stages of development. She is eager to continue expanding her education and knowledge in the field of vision therapy, with the goal of one day becoming a vision therapist. She hopes to use her background and experience to help individuals build confidence, reach their goals, and achieve greater wellness through improved visual skills.
Outside of work, Madison enjoys spending time outdoors, especially at the beach. She also loves all things arts and crafts, including painting, scrapbooking, and pressing flowers. When she isn’t working, you can usually find her spending time with family, enjoying the outdoors, or curled up with a good book and her cat. She is excited to be part of the Lumina Vision Therapy team and looks forward to getting to know the patients and families she will have the opportunity to work with!