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Although Optometry has been involved in sports for a long time, it is greatly under-utilized. A lot of ‘Sports vision’ has been more basic in nature (stressing prescribing contact lenses, and protective eye-wear.) The Optometrist practicing from the behavioral perspective has the opportunity to make a big difference in the...

"It was interesting to learn about procedures that I was not familiar with, and also how to adjust a procedure or program for a child vs. and adult vs. an athlete, vs. a child with learning challenges. It was also wonderful to see a variety of "patients" performing the procedures...

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Unlock Elite Performance | 4-Hour Intensive | Real-World Sports Cases applicable to specific sports Are you ready to go beyond the basics of sports vision? This New 4-hour specialty course digs deeper into the visual demands of high-performance athletes, offering you a practical, case-based approach to elevating care for sports professionals—and those...

Register Effective Visual Performance Assessments for Team Sports Presented by: Dr. Graham Erickson Description: Success in team sports depends on much more than physical skill and athletic ability. Visual performance plays a critical role in how athletes process information, make decisions, track moving targets, anticipate play development, and execute under...

Register November 6-9th, 2026  

"I attended VT1 and realized I needed to know more." Jamie Kueber, OD

This course builds on the solid foundation that is known as the CORE 4 OEPF Clinical Curriculum courses including the Art & Science, VT1, VT2 and VT3 courses. The CORE addresses the majority of the patients seen in optometric practice but lacks the specifics for how to address some specific...

Registration Is Open!   Under the auspices of OEPF Topic: Vision & Learning   Speakers: Dr. Jennifer Simonson Dr. Barry Tannen Dr. Jessica Zwilling   Thank you to our previous sponsors!

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REGISTER Speaking with Strabismics: Practical Communication Strategies for Effective Vision Therapy Presented by Dr. Ariel Hannaford, Optometrist, BSc, OD, COEP, FOVDR Communication is one of the most powerful tools in vision therapy, particularly when working with individuals who have strabismus. Patients with strabismus often experience unique visual, perceptual, emotional, and social challenges...

Register Beyond Vision Therapy – Integrative Strategies for ABI/TBI Recovery Explore evidence-informed complementary approaches that can support recovery following acquired and traumatic brain injury. Course Highlights Red Light Therapy and Neurorehabilitation Nutrition for Brain Health & Recovery Reducing Neuroinflammation Through Targeted Supplementation Vitamins and Nutraceuticals for ABI/TBI Patients Supporting Visual...

"Although I know that I still have a lot to learn on the subject, I feel that I am more equipped to start to treat those patients. The practical portion." Francine Gauthier, OD

REGISTER   Description: Effective communication provides valuable insight into how patients process information, solve problems, and approach visual tasks. This lecture explores how eye movements, language patterns, and other communication behaviors can provide clues to the strategies a patient is using. Participants will learn to recognize meaningful patterns in visual behavior...

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REGISTER When Vision Affects Learning: Understanding Visual Processing Challenges and Navigating Care - Dr. Doug Stephey Description Many children struggle in school because of visual processing challenges that may not be fully addressed through traditional educational support. For families who face financial or insurance barriers to vision therapy, knowing where...

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  Under the Auspices of OEPF, the Michigan Vision Therapy Study Group Educational Conference is recognized as one of the very best vision therapy educational meetings in the US. This 1.5 day conference has taken place every year in the month of January in Michigan for the last 40+ years...

REGISTER Description: Curious Eyes Club - OEPF Faculty Committee: Join Us in Shaping the Future of Academic Collaboration! Third Meeting of 2026 with Dr. Tam Petrosyan as moderator. Topic: To be Announced We invite you to play an integral role in shaping its renewed format. This initiative is designed to...

Under the auspices of OEPF, we welcome you to the Southwestern Congress of Optometry: January 29th – 31st, 2027   Presenter: JENNIFER SIMONSON, OD, FOVDR, FAAO Topic:  I Spy with my Little Eye: Vision Therapy for Young Children COURSE SUMMARY: Vision therapy for preschool-aged children requires a strong foundation in early visual...

Visualization is a skill that can have a significant impact on patients in a vision therapy program, yet it is commonly not emphasized in many optometric programs and is often misunderstood. This two-day seminar will review current understanding of visualization from a behavioral and neurophysiological view and will teach how...

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REGISTER Description: Start your day with connection and support. Join VT Morning Tea, a free online community where Therapists and ODs gather for a refreshing exchange of ideas and clinical insights. The topic for this meeting will be visual vestibular techniques, attribution and recovery. This is your safe space to...

Registration is open!     Under the Auspices of OEPF:   The Power of Where: Seeing Space, Changing Lives Through Visual-Spatial Processing and Building Great Teams   Presented by Nancy Torgerson, OD, FCOVD and Lisa Beals, BS, COVT   Summary and Invitation   How we experience where we are in...

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Join us for Chat VT – a free OEPF Study group discussion on VT best practices, Case Studies Research Findings, on 3rd Tuesday of the Month Register here

Join us for Chat VT – a free OEPF Study group discussion on VT best practices, Case Studies Research Findings, on 3rd Tuesday of the Month Register here

Join us for Chat VT – a free OEPF Study group discussion on VT best practices, Case Studies Research Findings, on 3rd Tuesday of the Month Register here

Join us for Chat VT – a free OEPF Study group discussion on VT best practices, Case Studies Research Findings, on 3rd Tuesday of the Month Register here

Join us for Chat VT – a free OEPF Study group discussion on VT best practices, Case Studies Research Findings, on 3rd Tuesday of the Month Register here

Join us for Chat VT – a free OEPF Study group discussion on VT best practices, Case Studies Research Findings, on 3rd Tuesday of the Month Register here

Join us for Chat VT – a free OEPF Study group discussion on VT best practices, Case Studies Research Findings, on 3rd Tuesday of the Month Register here

Join us for Chat VT – a free OEPF Study group discussion on VT best practices, Case Studies Research Findings, on 3rd Tuesday of the Month Register here

📢 Save the Date! 📢 100th years of OEPF-10th ICBO Join us for the 10th ICBO Conference, March 1-4, 2028, at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas! Under the auspices of OEPF, ICBO brings together a community of like-minded organizations every four years to share educational insights and information, strengthening...