Blue Light -Harmful or Healthy with Dr. Cathy Stern
Course Description
Concern over our increasing exposure to light via technology is a prominent topic in both the professional and general press. This presentation will be an update of the latest research for understanding the effect of blue light in visual and general health along with the best recommendations for lenses, supplements and lifestyle changes for your patients.
Instructor Bio
Dr. Cathy Stern OD, FCOVD, FCSO, FNORA is a current board member of the Optometric Extension Program Foundation (OEPF), the College of Syntonic Optometry (CSO), faculty member for NORA Curriculum II, teaches in the CSO Advanced Course and is Research Director for CSO. Previously she was faculty for the CSO Basic Course, the COVD Brain Injury course and physician mentor for MIT ReDx (Rethinking Engineering Design Execution for Digital Health). Dr. Stern is the consulting optometrist to Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children. Her current interests include helping optometrists add myopia control and vision therapy to their practices and teaching aboutvisual processing for better use of assistive technology. Dr. Stern believes the eye and vision are key players in prevention, enhancement and rehabilitation for lifelong success.
Dr. Cathy Stern OD, FCOVD, FCSO, FNORA
Courses Details
Course Duration
30 Days
Continuing Education Credits
02 hours
Course Price
$30
Course Description
Concern over our increasing exposure to light via technology is a prominent topic in both the professional and general press. This presentation will be an update of the latest research for understanding the effect of blue light in visual and general health along with the best recommendations for lenses, supplements and lifestyle changes for your patients.
Bio
Dr. Cathy Stern OD, FCOVD, FCSO, FNORA is a current board member of the Optometric Extension Program Foundation (OEPF), the College of Syntonic Optometry (CSO), faculty member for NORA Curriculum II, teaches in the CSO Advanced Course and is Research Director for CSO. Previously she was faculty for the CSO Basic Course, the COVD Brain Injury course and physician mentor for MIT ReDx (Rethinking Engineering Design Execution for Digital Health). Dr. Stern is the consulting optometrist to Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children. Her current interests include helping optometrists add myopia control and vision therapy to their practices and teaching aboutvisual processing for better use of assistive technology. Dr. Stern believes the eye and vision are key players in prevention, enhancement and rehabilitation for lifelong success.