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SUMMARY:OEPF Faculty Student And Resident Curious Eyes Club
DESCRIPTION:Revival of the OEPF Faculty Committee: Join Us in Shaping the Future of Academic Collaboration! Fourth Meeting and The Holiday Edition \nThis quarter we will discuss the questions\, replies and comments regarding Prescribing and Treating Nearsightedness\, Myopia\, New Lenses with Dr. Eric Hussey\, Chair OEPF\, Dr. Tam Petrosyan\, OEPF Board Member and Dr. Virginia Donati\, OEPF Faculty \nWe invite you to play an integral role in shaping its renewed format. \nThis initiative is designed to inspire collaboration\, discussion\, and innovation through quarterly virtual meetings. Each session will spotlight a selected academic paper and feature an engaging “Ask the Speaker” segment\, where attendees can interact with the paper’s author. We offer you 2h of CE credit. \nKey Highlights of the Event: \n\nCutting-Edge Learning: Residents and students will gain exposure to groundbreaking research and participate in thought-provoking discussions.\nGrand Rounds: Residents will present concise overviews of the paper or findings\, followed by insights from the speaker and an interactive Q&A session.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/oepf-faculty-student-and-resident-curious-eyes-club-2/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars,Live Lectures
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SUMMARY:Fire chat Interview with Drs. Steve Ingersoll and Brad Habermehl
DESCRIPTION:  \nA Fireside Chat with Dr. Steve Ingersoll: Dr. Brad Habermehl sits down with Dr. Steve Ingersoll for an in-depth fireside chat about his remarkable life experience\, groundbreaking work\, and enduring passions. Join us as Dr. Ingersoll shares his personal journey and offers valuable insights and knowledge from his distinguished career. \nBio: \nDr. Steve Ingersoll\, OD\, is a behavioral and developmental optometrist known for promoting theories linking vision development with learning processes and neurological conditions such as autism. \nBehavioral Optometry and Autism Connections \nAt professional events such as the OEP Foundation’s “Epigenetic Deflections” course and the Michigan Vision Therapy Study Group conference\, Dr. Ingersoll has discussed the concept of “visual competence” as foundational to learning and cognitive development. He posits that ocular motor control and timing in brain development are integral to normal cognitive and language functioning and that deficits in these areas can appear in hyperactivity and autism-spectrum conditions. His lectures argue for early visual assessment by behavioral optometrists to support academic and neurological outcomes.​ \nIn recent interviews—such as A New Lens with Dr. Ben Edwards (June 2025)—Dr. Ingersoll explores the neurological roots of autism\, emphasizing how visual system development and neuroplasticity may influence sensory integration and learning differences in autistic individuals.​​ \n  \nBio: \nBradley Habermehl\, OD\, COEP\, FOVDR \nDr. Habermehl has been a member of both the Michigan Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association since 1984. He has also been an active member of the contact lens section of the American Optometric Association since 1988. \nNeuro-Developmental\, Pediatric\, and Neuro Sensory Rehabilitation Optometrist. He currently serves as Chief of Vision Therapy Services at Western University College of Optometry in Pomona\, California\nOn October 25\, 2003 he was Board Certified in Pediatric Visual Development\, Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation by the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD). Dr. Habermehl is a Past President of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. \nMany awards have been awarded to Dr. Habermehl. Dr. Habermehl was named Optometrist of the Year in 2011 by the Michigan Optometrist Association. He was named Rotarian of the Year for 1992-1993. He also won this same award two more times (2000-2001 and 2002-2003). \nGovernor John Engler appointed Bradley to the Michigan State Board of Examiners in Optometry for a term ending June\, 1996. He was also reappointed two times by Engler. \nBradley served as the Chairman of the Environmental Vision Committee of the Michigan Optometric Association from 1991 – 1992. \nBradley has been married to his wife\, Cindy since July 19\, 1986. They have 2 children\, Chad and Kylee.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/fire-chat-interview-with-drs-steve-ingersoll-and-brad-habermehl/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251216T203000
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SUMMARY:Chat VT – Free OEPF Studygroup
DESCRIPTION: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 \nRegister here
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/chat-vt-free-oepf-studygroup-december/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars,Live Lectures
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