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SUMMARY:Seeing Beyond the Surface: Ocular and Systemic Insights into Hereditary Connective Tissue Disorders- Dr. Vishwa Jain
DESCRIPTION:Register\nSeeing Beyond the Surface: Ocular and Systemic Insights into Hereditary Connective Tissue Disorders \nPresented by Vishwa Jain\, OD \nSpeaker Bio \nDr. Vishwa Jain is currently a Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation Resident at the SUNY College of Optometry under the mentorship of Dr. Tamara Petrosyan. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Rutgers University and received her Doctor of Optometry degree from SUNY College of Optometry in 2025. Dr. Jain’s clinical interests include binocular vision\, neuro-optometric rehabilitation\, and the visual implications of complex systemic disorders. \nLecture Description \nThis compelling presentation explores the intersection of genetics\, systemic disease\, and visual function through an in-depth review of major hereditary connective tissue disorders. \nAttendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of key conditions such as Marfan syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome\, with focused discussion on their genetic basis\, diagnostic criteria\, systemic findings\, and ocular manifestations. Additional disorders—including osteogenesis imperfecta\, Stickler syndrome\, Alport syndrome\, pseudoxanthoma elasticum\, and Loeys-Dietz syndrome—will be introduced to highlight their distinct clinical features and visual implications. \nSpecial emphasis will be placed on recognizing how these disorders impact ocular health\, binocular vision\, and overall visual performance\, enabling clinicians to identify important signs in practice and develop appropriate management strategies. \nThe lecture also includes selected clinical case discussions that examine the role of vision therapy and rehabilitation in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome\, offering practical insight into treatment considerations and patient care. \nParticipants will leave with enhanced confidence in identifying hallmark features\, understanding visual consequences\, and integrating rehabilitation approaches into clinical decision-making. \nRegister
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/seeing-beyond-the-surface-ocular-and-systemic-insights-into-hereditary-connective-tissue-disorders-dr-vishwa-jain/
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SUMMARY:Chat VT – Free OEPF Studygroup September
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-september/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars,Live Lectures
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SUMMARY:The Power of Small Differences: Using Just Noticeable Difference (JND) Training to Enhance Visual Processing and Performance - Sefra Norwitz\, COVT
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nPresented by:\nSefra Norwitz \nLecture Description\nEvery moment\, the visual system is required to detect and interpret subtle differences in size\, position\, timing\, depth\, contrast\, and movement. These seemingly small distinctions form the foundation of accurate perception\, efficient learning\, coordinated movement\, and successful interaction with the environment. \nIn this engaging lecture\, Sefra Norwitz\, COVT\, will explore the concept of Just Noticeable Difference (JND) and its clinical significance in vision therapy. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how perceptual discrimination influences visual processing\, attention\, spatial awareness\, and sensorimotor integration. Through clinical examples and practical applications\, attendees will learn how JND-based activities can be incorporated into therapy programs to strengthen foundational visual skills and improve functional outcomes. \nWhether working with children\, adults\, learning-related vision problems\, or neuro-rehabilitation patients\, clinicians will discover how training the visual system to detect increasingly subtle differences can lead to meaningful improvements in performance\, confidence\, and quality of life. \nLearning Objectives\nAt the completion of this lecture\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine Just Noticeable Difference (JND) and explain its role in visual perception and processing.\nDescribe how perceptual discrimination impacts attention\, learning\, movement\, and daily functioning.\nIdentify visual skills that rely on the detection of subtle differences in visual information.\nDiscuss the relationship between JND training\, spatial awareness\, and sensorimotor integration.\nApply practical JND-based activities and techniques within vision therapy and rehabilitation programs.\nEvaluate clinical cases demonstrating the impact of improved perceptual discrimination on patient outcomes.\n\nIntended Audience\n\nOptometrists\nVision Therapists\nOccupational Therapists\nRehabilitation Professionals\nOptometry Students and Residents\nEducators interested in visual learning and performance\n\nSpeaker Introduction\nSefra Norwitz\, is the Director of Vision Therapy at SIGHT in Connecticut. Since entering the field of vision therapy in 2015\, Sefra Norwitz\, COVT\, has dedicated her career to helping patients develop stronger visual skills and achieve meaningful improvements in their lives. As Director of Vision Therapy at Sight Rehabilitation\, she combines clinical expertise with a passion for patient education\, empowering individuals to better understand and optimize their visual systems. Sefra believes vision therapy has the power to transform how people experience the world\, and she continues to be inspired by the confidence and possibilities her patients discover through the therapeutic process. \nPresented by:\nSefra Norwitz \nLecture Description\nEvery moment\, the visual system is required to detect and interpret subtle differences in size\, position\, timing\, depth\, contrast\, and movement. These seemingly small distinctions form the foundation of accurate perception\, efficient learning\, coordinated movement\, and successful interaction with the environment. \nIn this engaging lecture\, Sefra Norwitz\, COVT\, will explore the concept of Just Noticeable Difference (JND) and its clinical significance in vision therapy. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how perceptual discrimination influences visual processing\, attention\, spatial awareness\, and sensorimotor integration. Through clinical examples and practical applications\, attendees will learn how JND-based activities can be incorporated into therapy programs to strengthen foundational visual skills and improve functional outcomes. \nWhether working with children\, adults\, learning-related vision problems\, or neuro-rehabilitation patients\, clinicians will discover how training the visual system to detect increasingly subtle differences can lead to meaningful improvements in performance\, confidence\, and quality of life. \nLearning Objectives\nAt the completion of this lecture\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine Just Noticeable Difference (JND) and explain its role in visual perception and processing.\nDescribe how perceptual discrimination impacts attention\, learning\, movement\, and daily functioning.\nIdentify visual skills that rely on the detection of subtle differences in visual information.\nDiscuss the relationship between JND training\, spatial awareness\, and sensorimotor integration.\nApply practical JND-based activities and techniques within vision therapy and rehabilitation programs.\nEvaluate clinical cases demonstrating the impact of improved perceptual discrimination on patient outcomes.\n\nIntended Audience\n\nOptometrists\nVision Therapists\nOccupational Therapists\nRehabilitation Professionals\nOptometry Students and Residents\nEducators interested in visual learning and performance\n\nSpeaker Introduction\nSefra Norwitz\, is the Director of Vision Therapy at SIGHT in Connecticut. Since entering the field of vision therapy in 2015\, Sefra Norwitz\, COVT\, has dedicated her career to helping patients develop stronger visual skills and achieve meaningful improvements in their lives. As Director of Vision Therapy at Sight Rehabilitation\, she combines clinical expertise with a passion for patient education\, empowering individuals to better understand and optimize their visual systems. Sefra believes vision therapy has the power to transform how people experience the world\, and she continues to be inspired by the confidence and possibilities her patients discover through the therapeutic process. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/the-power-of-small-differences-using-just-noticeable-difference-jnd-training-to-enhance-visual-processing-and-performance-sefra-norwitz-covt/
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