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Peter L. Guhl, O.D., F.A.A.O., F.C.O.V.D., F.V.A.O., C.C.I.I.

Dr. Peter Guhl — dr in Yorktown, VA

Dr. Guhl's Background in Eye Care

Dr. Peter Guhl is a well-respected and well-known optometric professional in the Hampton Roads region of southeast Virginia. He has been practicing in the area for almost 20 years. After attending Ohio State for undergraduate studies, he worked as a chemist and as a medical toxicologist. He earned his Doctoral of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston and did his internship at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center located in Washington, D.C.

Active in Research

Dr. Guhl is active in research and has published in the area of neurology and brainwave studies. He served as a technical consultant for Bausch & Lomb Softlens Company and as a contact lens specialist for several large ophthalmologic offices. Later, as a partner, he helped develop one of the largest optometric offices in the Northeast and served as the state president for Connecticut.

Dr. Guhl has practiced on the Virginia Peninsula for over 30 years. He frequently lectures for organizations, at conferences and universities and is a consultant to numerous groups. Dedicated to maintaining his expertise and bringing the latest information to his patients, he frequently attends meetings that cover a wide spectrum of specialties as a member of national and international organizations. He has been published numerous times in the professional literature.

Highly Awarded Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Guhl practices a holistic approach and is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (F.A.A.O.), a member of the American Optometric Association and recently received their Recognition award, Certified by the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, the College of Syntonic Optometry and the Optometric Education Program Foundation. Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (F.C.O.V.D),  Fellow of the Virginia Academy of Optometry (F.V.A.O), fellow of the American College of Optometric Physicians (F.A.C.O.P.), and a certified Comprehensive Iridology Instructor (C.I.I). 
NORA
American Academy Optometry
Dr. Peter Guhl — dr in Yorktown, VA

Dr. Guhl's Background in Eye Care

Dr. Peter Guhl is a well-respected and well-known optometric professional in the Hampton Roads region of southeast Virginia. He has been practicing in the area for almost 20 years. After attending Ohio State for undergraduate studies, he worked as a chemist and as a medical toxicologist. He earned his Doctoral of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston and did his internship at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center located in Washington, D.C.

Active in Research

Dr. Guhl is active in research and has published in the area of neurology and brainwave studies. He served as a technical consultant for Bausch & Lomb Softlens Company and as a contact lens specialist for several large ophthalmologic offices. Later, as a partner, he helped develop one of the largest optometric offices in the Northeast and served as the state president for Connecticut.

Dr. Guhl has practiced on the Virginia Peninsula for over twelve years. He frequently lectures for organizations, at conferences and universities and is a consultant to numerous groups. Dedicated to maintaining his expertise and bringing the latest information to his patients, he frequently attends meetings that cover a wide spectrum of specialties as a member of national and international organizations. He has been published numerous times in the professional literature.

Highly Awarded Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Guhl practices a holistic approach and is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (F.A.A.O.), a member of the American Optometric Association and recently received their Recognition award, Certified by the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, Member of the College of Vision Development, Member of the College of Syntonic Optometry and the Optometric Education Program Foundation, Fellow of the Virginia Academy of Optometry, Fellow of College of Optician & Vision Development, and a fellow of the American College of Optometric Physicians (F.A.C.O.P.).

Did You Know He Sings Too?

  • Yorkminster Presbyterian Church
  • Member of the Virginia Choral Society for 20+ years
  • Member of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for 5+ years
  • Virginia Arts Festival Chorus
  • Richmond Symphony Orchestra
  • High Wycomb Choral Society
  • Area students Bland Music Competition chairman for York Lions Club for over 20 years.
  • Numerous other singing events: National anthem at baseball games, Soloist at celebrations, etc.

Upcoming Concerts (Beginning of 2018)

  • VSO: “Bolero”
  • “Carmina Burana”
  • Mahler “2nd Symphony”
  • Virginia Arts Festival Chorus
  • International Tattoo
  • Bernstein 100th Birthday Concert
  • Carnegie Hall, NYC, NY
  • King's Singers 50th Anniversary Concert
  • Virginia Choral Society
  • Singing tour of Ireland
  • Brahms “Requiem”
  • Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra
  • Beethoven's “9th Symphony”
NORA
American Academy Optometry
Dr. Peter Guhl — dr in Yorktown, VA

Dr. Guhl's Background in Eye Care

Dr. Peter Guhl is a well-respected and well-known optometric professional in the Hampton Roads region of southeast Virginia. He has been practicing in the area for almost 20 years. After attending Ohio State for undergraduate studies, he worked as a chemist and as a medical toxicologist. He earned his Doctoral of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston and did his internship at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center located in Washington, D.C.

Active in Research

Dr. Guhl is active in research and has published in the area of neurology and brainwave studies. He served as a technical consultant for Bausch & Lomb Softlens Company and as a contact lens specialist for several large ophthalmologic offices. Later, as a partner, he helped develop one of the largest optometric offices in the Northeast and served as the state president for Connecticut.

Dr. Guhl has practiced on the Virginia Peninsula for over twelve years. He frequently lectures for organizations, at conferences and universities and is a consultant to numerous groups. Dedicated to maintaining his expertise and bringing the latest information to his patients, he frequently attends meetings that cover a wide spectrum of specialties as a member of national and international organizations. He has been published numerous times in the professional literature.

Highly Awarded Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Guhl practices a holistic approach and is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (F.A.A.O.), a member of the American Optometric Association and recently received their Recognition award, Certified by the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, Member of the College of Vision Development, Member of the College of Syntonic Optometry and the Optometric Education Program Foundation, Fellow of the Virginia Academy of Optometry, Fellow of College of Optician & Vision Development, and a fellow of the American College of Optometric Physicians (F.A.C.O.P.).

Did You Know He Sings Too?

  • Yorkminster Presbyterian Church
  • Member of the Virginia Choral Society for 20+ years
  • Member of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for 5+ years
  • Virginia Arts Festival Chorus
  • Richmond Symphony Orchestra
  • High Wycomb Choral Society
  • Area students Bland Music Competition chairman for York Lions Club for over 20 years.
  • Numerous other singing events: National anthem at baseball games, Soloist at celebrations, etc.

Upcoming Concerts (Beginning of 2018)

  • VSO: “Bolero”
  • “Carmina Burana”
  • Mahler “2nd Symphony”
  • Virginia Arts Festival Chorus
  • International Tattoo
  • Bernstein 100th Birthday Concert
  • Carnegie Hall, NYC, NY
  • King's Singers 50th Anniversary Concert
  • Virginia Choral Society
  • Singing tour of Ireland
  • Brahms “Requiem”
  • Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra
  • Beethoven's “9th Symphony”
NORA
American Academy Optometry
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