Philip C. Bugaiski, OD, FOVDR, FCSO

Bachelor of Science, Penn State University
Doctorate of Optometry, State University of NY, College of Optometry
Board Certified in Vision Therapy & Developmental Vision
Fellowship in The College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD)

Dr. Bugaiski was born in New York and first developed an interest in optometry as a result of childhood vision challenges, requiring vision therapy. Graduating from Penn State with honors, he was awarded one of six national scholarships for optometry from the US Air Force. After graduation from State University of New York College of Optometry, he was commissioned as an Air Force Captain, and served at Pope AFB, NC and Lakenheath RAF, England. With an honorable discharge, Dr. Bugaiski settled in Charlotte. He worked as Chief of Pediatrics and Vision Therapy for a multi-doctor practice until he founded The Developmental Vision Center, specializing in Vision Development, Vision Therapy, Pediatric Optometry, and Vision Rehabilitation. Dr. Bugaiski has served on the Academic Services, Membership, and Practice Management Committees of The College of Optometrists in Vision Development, and the International Examination and Certification Board, and now serves on COVD’s Board of Directors.

Dr. Bugaiski is also North Carolina’s only Fellow of the College of Syntonic Optometry, has been an officer of the College's Board of Directors, continues to serve as a member the CSO’s teaching faculty and received CSO's award for distinguished service in 2023. He is a sought-after guest speaker for various groups on a local, national, and international level.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Bugaiski volunteers with his church’s music and homeless ministries, sings with the Charlotte Master Chorale, participates in VOSH missions to Mexico, and treasures spending time with his wife and their two sons.