I Love My Genes – Dr. Joseph Trachtman
Course Description
- The course delves into the intricate relationship between genetics and vision, exploring how genetic factors influence visual development and function. Dr. Trachtman discusses various genetic conditions that affect vision, their underlying mechanisms, and potential therapeutic approaches. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s genetic makeup in the context of personalized vision care.
Instructor Bio
Joseph Trachtman, OD, PhD is one of the approximately 60 optometrists world-wide, who has earned the status of F.C.O.V.D.-A, and one of the few in private practice with this distinction. Dr. Trachtman has an international reputation in offering visual rehabilitation, neurofeedback for vision (biofeedback), and optometric vision therapy. In addition to being a pioneer in sports vision, he is the world’s expert in biofeedback applications for vision problems. Based on NASA research, Dr. Trachtman has invented biofeedback devices for a variety of vision problems: relaxation and reeducation of the ciliary muscle, nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia, strabismus, amblyopia, nystagmus, and vision related to TBI, PTSD, and stroke. Dr. Trachtman provides personal attention to all his patients.
He has been interested in vision training since he was 7 years old, and at the age of 16 decided to become an optometrist to provide vision training to improve people’s vision.
Dr. Joseph Trachtman
Courses Details
Course Duration
30 Days
Continuing Education Credits
01 hour
Course Price
$40
Course Description
The course delves into the intricate relationship between genetics and vision, exploring how genetic factors influence visual development and function. Dr. Trachtman discusses various genetic conditions that affect vision, their underlying mechanisms, and potential therapeutic approaches. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s genetic makeup in the context of personalized vision care.
Bio
Joseph Trachtman, OD, PhD is one of the approximately 60 optometrists world-wide, who has earned the status of F.C.O.V.D.-A, and one of the few in private practice with this distinction. Dr. Trachtman has an international reputation in offering visual rehabilitation, neurofeedback for vision (biofeedback), and optometric vision therapy. In addition to being a pioneer in sports vision, he is the world’s expert in biofeedback applications for vision problems. Based on NASA research, Dr. Trachtman has invented biofeedback devices for a variety of vision problems: relaxation and reeducation of the ciliary muscle, nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia, strabismus, amblyopia, nystagmus, and vision related to TBI, PTSD, and stroke. Dr. Trachtman provides personal attention to all his patients.
He has been interested in vision training since he was 7 years old, and at the age of 16 decided to become an optometrist to provide vision training to improve people’s vision.