A Philosophy of Prescribing Lenses
Course Description
Rather than being overly focused on using lenses primarily, if not entirely, as compensation for refractive issues and/or eye alignment, we will explore more creative and dynamic strategies for prescribing lenses. Other possibilities of exploiting the power of lenses to improve comfort, performance and development of the visual process will be presented
Instructor Bio
Dr. Steve Gallop
Courses Details
Course Duration
30 Days
Continuing Education Credits
02 hours
Course Price
$30
Course Description
Rather than being overly focused on using lenses primarily, if not entirely, as compensation for refractive issues and/or eye alignment, we will explore more creative and dynamic strategies for prescribing lenses. Other possibilities of exploiting the power of lenses to improve comfort, performance and development of the visual process will be presented
Bio
Dr. Steve Gallop is a 1989 graduate of PCO. He has extensive experience with vision therapy,
first as a patient, then as a therapist which enabled him to significantly reduce his own nearsightedness while improving his overall visual abilities. He continues to provide vision therapy personally with every patient.
Dr. Gallop lectures to a variety of audiences around the world. He has written numerous articles on the philosophy and practice of behavioral vision care and is the author of two books, “Looking Differently at Nearsightedness and Myopia: The Visual Process and the Myth of 20/20” and “A Parent Guide to Strabismus, Eye Muscle Surgery, and Vision Therapy.”
Dr. Gallop maintains a private practice in the Metro Philadelphia area devoted entirely to enhancing visual comfort, performance and development