Dr. Tod R. Davis – Developmental Optometrist

Dr. Tod Davis has been a Developmental Optometrist for over 30 years. He is driven by his passion to positively change the lives of children & adults who suffer from vision problems that affect their academic and personal success. He has lectured on visual processing disorders and regularly provides in-service training to parent groups, educators and other professionals. Dr. Davis’ mission is to educate and enlighten the public and professionals about vision problems and the solutions Vision Training provide. Originally having practices on the West Coast, he began Virginia Vision Therapy Center out of his basement only 8 years ago. He has now expanded this knowledge & service to 4 locations in Northern Virginia. Dr. Davis and his staff have established themselves as a fast growing and successful practice with one of the few locations in Virginia, offering Certified Therapists through his credential as Fellow of the COVD. Outside of his Northern VA practices he is the father to 7 children & grandfather to 13.

Education

• PDF, Gesell Institute of Child Development, Yale University, New Haven, CT, 1980
• O.D. Southern California College of Optometry, Fullerton, CA, 1979
• B.S., Pre-med biology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 1975

Dr. Amy Carlyle – Developmental Optometrist

Dr. Amy Carlyle, formerly Dr. Warren, specializes in the examination of partially
sighted individuals and has been certified as a Low Vision Examiner by the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI). In addition to onsite training and almost 15 years of experience in private practice, Dr. Carlyle has recently completed an intense education program in Vision Therapy and Vision Dysfunction given by the Optometric Extension Program. She has served as a guest lecturer and is an active member of the regional Battlefield Optometric Society. Dr. Carlyle is also a member of the Virginia Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association, where she participates in the AOA’s Infant-See Program which provides complimentary eye examinations to infants 6-12 months. Outside of optometry, she has been a children’s volunteer in her church for many years. As a native of the New Jersey shore, she is a beach bum at heart and a fan of outdoor recreation. With her husband and four wonderful young children, she has no problem staying active! Dr. Carlyle considers herself blessed to be settled here in Virginia and to work alongside Dr. Davis providing for the eye care needs of both children and adults.

Education

• Fellow, American Academy of Optometry. 2000.
• O.D. New England College of Optometry. Boston, Mass. 1997.
• B.S. Honors Program, University of Miami. Miami, Fla.

Cindy Rose: Vision Therapist

My background in early education development has always led me towards helping and working with school age children. This brought me to Dr. Davis and Dr. Carlyle’s practice. I quickly established a passion in my position when I saw how vision therapy was changing lives including in my own children. The opportunity came up for me to work as Dr. Davis’ Community Outreach Coordinator for the last five years as well as establish a full time patient load. This put me in close touch with other like professionals in the greater Northern Virginia area. And my knowledge and training extended to programs for OTs, PTs, SPs, RS, and so many more. Dr. Davis established his fellowship in 2012, and I was one of the first therapists to be nominated for his COVT program. I am extremely enthusiastic about what we do here in this practice, and I take much pride in the opportunity to work with other professionals to help educate them on other vast opportunities of the Developmental Vision world. I look forward to sharing and educating you as one of the only Certified Vision Therapists in the Northern Virginia area.

Lori Griffith: Certified Optometric Vision Therapist, C.O.V.T

Lori Griffith, COVT, is the Chief Vision Therapist at the Virginia Vision Therapy Center, working under Dr. Tod Davis and Dr. Amy Carlyle. She has worked in the field of vision therapy for nearly nine years. In those nine years she has continued her education in the areas of sensory integration, primitive reflexes, strabismus and head trauma, learning from experts in these fields. To her credit she has a special interest and passion helping patients with special needs such as Down syndrome and Autism. In 2013 her dedication and passion earned her the title Certified Optometric Vision Therapist, C.O.V.T

Chuck Hinshaw: Vision Therapist

I am a retired Air Force member with a strong background in the medical services,to include patient care, medical education, and physiology research. I joined Dr.Davis’ and Dr. Carlyle’s team to be a part of their highly empathetic and energetic approach to vision therapy. I am enrolled and actively pursuing the rigorous certification to be a Certified Optometric Vision Therapist (COVT) with the College of Optometrist in Vision Development.