Meeting Highest Standards of the Profession, Fellowship and Board Certification.  

Cindy and Jill are both Certified Optometric Vision Therapists--the only vision therapists in the greater Indianapolis area who have reached this high professional level of achievement.

Our Expert Juggler of All Hats

While we are not participating providers for any insurance carriers, our devoted patient care coordinator, Debbie, will help you navigate the insurance maze to give you the best chance of gaining some insurance benefits if you are entitled to it. She has attended insurance seminars as well as medical coding workshops to assist in this often challenging area.

Dr. VanHoy is the only developmental optometrist in Indiana who has achieved both her fellowship in the College of Optometrist in Vision Development as well as the College of Syntonic Optometry 

            “When I decided to become an eye care specialist, I made a commitment to pursue the best education possible. But I knew that my learning would not stop after graduation. The science of eye care is constantly changing, so I take continuing education classes to ensure that my patients get the latest and most effective treatments possible.”

STRONG EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR CARE YOU CAN COUNT ON

• A.B.: Optometry, Indiana University, 1969
• O.D.: Indiana University School of Optometry, 1971
• Board Certified: Specialist in Vision Therapy
• Certified: As a Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Specialist

MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF EYE CARE EXPERIENCE

            “Before going into practice for myself, I took time to work directly with well-respected eye care professionals. The experience I gained in learning how to care for patients one-on-one was far more valuable than anything I was taught in a classroom.”

• Captain: U.S. Army Medical Service Corps
• Served as Optometrist:

            William Beaumont Army Medical Center, 1971-73

            People’s Health Center, Indianapolis, 1973-75

            Indiana Boy’s School Optometry Clinic, 1975-79

            Metro Health Optometry Clinic, 1975-77

• Team Optometrist: Indianapolis Indians Baseball Team, 1986-91
• Indiana Vision Improvement, Now... Eyes For Wellness, 1973-Present

SHARING KNOWLEDGE WITH OTHERS

            “It’s important for me to give back to the community by sharing what I’ve learned. Whether I’m teaching a class full of future doctors, meeting with fellow professionals, or explaining vision therapy to a

parent’s group, I’m glad to know that others can benefit from my

experience.”

• Former Instructor: Occupational Therapy Department, Master’s

            Degree Program, University of Indianapolis

• Lecturer: Indianapolis Preschool Council, Columbus Regional

            Hospital Rehabilitation Department, Crossroads Rehabilitation

            Center, State Convention For Occupational Therapy

• State Director: College of Optometrists in Vision Development 2008,

            Optometric Extension Program Foundation 1990-94

• Member:American Optometric Association, Indiana Optometric

            Association, Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association

• Board Member: Indiana Optometric Board of Examiners, 1986-92

            College of Optometrist in Vision Development 2001-04

• International Examiner: COVD 2004-05

• Trustee:College of Syntonic Optometry 2001-2010

• Vice President: College of Syntonic Optometry 2010-present