Malingering vs. Streff Syndrome with Dr. Ira Krumholtz

Malingering vs. Streff Syndrome with Dr. Ira Krumholtz

Course Description

This lecture will help the practitioner differentiate between malingering and Streff syndrome. Utilizing case presentations, we will review the differences between the two, discuss diagnostic tests to confirm the correct diagnosis and review how manage the condition.

Malingering vs Streff

Instructor Bio

Dr. Ira Krumholtz maintains two private practices in New Jersey. He specializes in Pediatrics and Myopia management. In addition, He is an Assistant Clinical Professor Emeritus at the SUNY College of Optometry. During his time at the college, Dr. Krumholtz was involved in both clinical and didactic teaching including the pediatric, vision therapy, head trauma and strabismus clinics. In addition, he co- taught the vision therapy procedure laboratory. Dr. Krumholtz has published extensively on the topics of pediatrics and binocular vision and is a Fellow in COVD and diplomate in the American Board of Optometry.

Dr. Ira Krumholtz

Courses Details

Course Duration

30 Days

Continuing Education Credits

02 hours

Course Price

$30

Course Description

This lecture will help the practitioner differentiate between malingering and Streff syndrome. Utilizing case presentations, we will review the differences between the two, discuss diagnostic tests to confirm the correct diagnosis and review how manage the condition.

Bio

Dr. Ira Krumholtz maintains two private practices in New Jersey. He specializes in Pediatrics and Myopia management. In addition, He is an Assistant Clinical Professor Emeritus at the SUNY College of Optometry. During his time at the college, Dr. Krumholtz was involved in both clinical and didactic teaching including the pediatric, vision therapy, head trauma and strabismus clinics. In addition, he co- taught the vision therapy procedure laboratory. Dr. Krumholtz has published extensively on the topics of pediatrics and binocular vision and is a Fellow in COVD and diplomate in the American Board of Optometry.

 

SPECIALITIES

  • Pediatric Eye Care
  • Vision Therapy

 

Education

  • OD, SUNY College of Optometry, 1991
  • BA, Boston University, 1987

 

Research

  • Bodack MI, Chung I, Krumholtz I. An analysis of vision screening data from New York City public schools. Optometry. 2010 Sep;81(9):476-84.
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  • Krumholtz I. Educating the Educators: increasing grade-school teacher’s ability to detect vision problems. Optometry; July 2004
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  • FitzGerald DE, Chung I, Krumholtz I. An Analysis of High Myopia in a Pediatric Population less than 10 Years of Age. Optometry 2005;76:102-14
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  • Sethee S, FitzGerald DE, Krumholtz I. Exotropia in a Pediatric Population less than six years of Age. Jour. Behav. Optom Vol 14;6 2004 149-155
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  • Vricella M, FitzGerald DE, Krumholtz I, Effectiveness of Welch Allyn Suresight Autorefractor as a screening tool in a sample of children aged 3-69 months. Jour. Behav. Optom. Vol 13 Aug 2002
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  • FitzGerald DE, Krumholtz I. Maintenance of improvement gains in refractive amblyopia: a comparison of treatment modalities. Optometry. 73:3 March 2002 (issue highlight)
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  • Krumholtz I. A pediatric vision screening and its ability to predict academic performance. Optometry. July 2000
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  • Krumholtz I, FitzGerald DE. Outcome indicators in a strabismic population. Jour. Behav. Optom. Vol 10, 1999
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  • Krumholtz I., FitzGerald DE. Efficacy of treatment modalities in refractive amblyopia. Jour.Amer. Optom. Assoc. June 1999
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  • FitzGerald DE, Mozlin R, Chung I, Krumholtz I. A yearly summary of quality assessment and improvement in the optometric pediatric clinic of the SUNY College of Optometry. Jour. Amer. Optom. Assoc. 1998:69
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  • Krumholtz I. Results of a vision screening. Jour. Amer. Optom. Assoc. March 1995 Krumholtz I. Results of a pediatric vision screening. Jour. Behav. Optom. Nov. 1996
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  • Krumholtz I. Examination of the infant. Jour. Behav. Optom. May 1994
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  • Krumholtz I, Solan HE. Selected perceptual norms for the learning disabled population ages 6-9. Jour. Behav. Optom. Jan 1993
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  • Co-author for the SUNY College of Optometry vision therapy procedure manual used by the third and fourth year students in the vision therapy clinic

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Malingering vs. Streff Syndrome with Dr. Ira Krumholtz