Business Details
21 Years
experience
Expert Vision Therapy Services in Charlotte, NC
Founded in 2005 by Dr. Philip C. Bugaiski, Developmental Vision Center has established itself as Charlotte's premier optometric clinic specializing in vision therapy beyond standard corrective lenses. Our practice addresses complex visual challenges that impact learning, sports performance, and recovery from neurological trauma. With two locations in Charlotte, NC, we provide comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment plans for patients of all ages. Our team of dedicated professionals utilizes evidence-based methodologies, including optometric vision therapy and neuro-optometric rehabilitation, to address conditions often overlooked in routine eye exams.We maintain strict adherence to local health and safety regulations while prioritizing patient comfort and care. Through free educational seminars and community outreach, we strive to increase awareness about vision-related learning difficulties and their effective treatment options.
Services
Vision Therapy
Sports Vision Training
Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation
Comprehensive Vision Evaluation
Learning-Related Vision Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We specialize exclusively in vision therapy since 2005
- Our practice focuses solely on advanced vision rehabilitation
- We treat patients with learning-related vision problems
- Our team includes board-certified developmental optometrists
- We offer neuro-optometric rehabilitation for brain injury recovery
What people say
Life-changing results
Knowledgeable staff
Personalized care
Effective therapy
Patient-focused approach
Services
Vision Therapy
Our optometric vision therapy program addresses learning-related vision problems through customized treatment plans. This specialized care helps patients develop essential visual skills including eye coordination, focusing ability, and visual processing efficiency. Our therapists work with patients twice weekly using advanced techniques and equipment to improve visual performance for academic, occupational, and daily living activities.
Sports Vision Training
This specialized training enhances visual skills critical for athletic performance. We improve eye-hand coordination, peripheral awareness, and reaction time through targeted exercises. Athletes develop better visual tracking for fast-moving objects and improved depth perception for spatial judgment, helping them achieve peak performance in their chosen sports through optimized visual processing.
Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation
Our neuro-optometric rehabilitation addresses vision problems resulting from head injuries or strokes. We treat visual disturbances like double vision, focusing difficulties, and visual field loss through customized therapy programs. This specialized care helps patients regain functional vision and improve quality of life through progressive visual activities tailored to individual recovery needs.
Comprehensive Vision Evaluation
Our detailed evaluations go beyond standard eye exams to assess all aspects of visual function. We examine eye teaming, tracking, focusing, and visual processing abilities using specialized diagnostic equipment. This thorough assessment identifies vision problems affecting learning, work performance, and daily activities, forming the basis for personalized treatment plans.
Learning-Related Vision Treatment
We specialize in treating vision problems that interfere with academic performance. Our targeted interventions address issues with reading fluency, visual processing speed, and attention maintenance during near work. Through customized therapy programs, we help students improve their visual efficiency for classroom activities and reading comprehension.
People
Dr. Philip C. Bugaiski
Founder & Optometrist
Dr. Bugaiski established Charlotte's first developmental vision center in 2005. He specializes in vision therapy and neuro-optometric rehabilitation, holding fellowships from the Optometric Vision Development and Rehabilitation section of the American Optometric Association.
Samantha Lefler
Vision Therapist
Samantha works with patients to develop customized vision therapy programs. She implements treatment plans under doctor supervision, focusing on improving visual skills through progressive therapeutic activities tailored to each patient's specific needs.
Teri Stein
Vision Therapist
Teri assists in delivering vision therapy services, working directly with patients to implement prescribed treatment protocols. She helps patients develop visual skills through structured activities designed to improve eye coordination and visual processing abilities.
Aime Cerrud
Vision Therapist
Aime provides hands-on vision therapy support, guiding patients through therapeutic exercises that improve visual efficiency. She works closely with doctors to implement treatment plans addressing various vision development and rehabilitation needs.
Laura Helms
Vision Therapist
Laura assists in delivering vision therapy services, implementing treatment plans that address specific visual skill deficiencies. She works with patients to improve visual processing and coordination through targeted therapeutic activities.
Questions
What vision problems do you treat?
We treat learning-related vision problems, sports vision challenges, and vision issues from brain injuries through specialized optometric therapy programs.
Do you accept routine eye exams?
We focus exclusively on advanced vision therapy and rehabilitation rather than routine eye exams or corrective lens prescriptions.
How long does vision therapy take?
Treatment typically involves twice-weekly sessions over several months, with home exercises, depending on individual patient needs and progress.
Do you work with children?
Yes, we specialize in helping children with vision problems affecting learning, including reading difficulties and attention issues during near work.
Are your services covered by insurance?
Coverage varies by plan - we recommend checking with your provider about vision therapy benefits and rehabilitation service coverage.
Do you offer free consultations?
We provide free seminars about vision therapy and offer initial phone consultations to discuss potential treatment options for your specific needs.
