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SUMMARY:OEPF VT Morning Tea\, Free Meeting\, Moderated By Tom Headline\, COEP-T
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION\nThis session will focus on: primitive reflexes and gross motor skills\nDescription:\n\nStart 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.\nThis is your safe space to discuss challenging patient cases\, seek peer advice\, and expand your professional perspective – all over a virtual cup of tea. Engage in dynamic discussions\, build your professional network\, and access the collective wisdom of experienced colleagues\, guided by your online moderator\, Tom Headline\, COEP-T\, COVT.\nWhether you’re seeking guidance or sharing your expertise\, VT Morning Tea is your resource for collaborative clinical support. Take a moment for yourself and your practice\, and join our warm and welcoming community\, facilitated by Tom’s expertise.\nTom Headline Bio\nTom Headline\, COEP-T\, COVT\, is an OEPF Board Member and on the OEPF OVP Journal Review Board. He worked his way through college as a vision therapist and graduated from San Jose State University with Great Distinction with a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance and two minors\, one in Spanish and one in Humanities. After his graduation\, Tom realized he wanted to continue to make a positive impact on people’s lives\, so he continued his work as a vision therapist and currently works in two offices in the San Francisco Bay Area – Optometric Center for Family Vision Care & Vision Therapy in San Carlos\, California with Drs. Carole Hong\, O.D. FCOVD\, & Macson Lee\, O.D. as well as with Dr. Ben Popilsky in Aptos\, California. In 2003\, Tom co-authored a training manual for vision therapists entitled\, The Vision Therapist’s Toolkit. He also started his own vision therapy products company\, Headline Vision Enterprises\, Inc. In 2006\, Tom was awarded the Certified Optometric Vision Therapist of the Year by the College of Optometrists in Vision Development\, and in 2009\, he received the Lora McGraw Award from the California Regional Vision Therapists’ Forum. Tom performs educational seminars both locally and internationally about the prevalence of vision problems and their impact upon people’s daily lives. He resides in San Jose and enjoys gardening\, hiking\, photography and cooking.\nREGISTRATION
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/oepf-vt-morning-tea-free-meeting-moderated-by-tom-headline-coep-t-4/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars,Live Courses,Live Lectures
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SUMMARY:6h Insights: Cerebellum And Introduction To Vestibular Rehabilitation-Dr. Cathy Stern
DESCRIPTION:Register\n6h Insights: Cerebellum And Introduction To Vestibular Rehabilitation-Dr. Cathy Stern\nDescription:\n\nThis is a 6 hours course of CE credits with Dr. Cathy Stern to gain insights into Cerebellum and Introduction to Vestibular Rehabilitation \nDescription:\nJoin Dr. Cathy Stern for a 6-hour course exploring the cerebellum and its essential role in balance\, coordination\, posture\, and movement\, along with an introduction to vestibular rehabilitation. Presented over three evenings in October\, this course will provide a practical overview of how cerebellar and vestibular function contribute to everyday performance and clinical care. \nParticipants will gain a clearer understanding of the relationship between the cerebellum\, the vestibular system\, and visual function\, with discussion of how these systems interact in patients with dizziness\, imbalance\, and functional vision concerns. Dr. Stern will introduce foundational concepts in vestibular rehabilitation and highlight their relevance for clinical practice. \nThis course is scheduled for three evenings: Monday\, October 5; Tuesday\, October 6 (from 6:30 – 8PM); and Wednesday\, October 7. Monday and Wednesday are from 8:00–10:00 PM. \nBio: \nCathy Stern\, OD\, FOVDR\, FCSO\, FNORA \nDr. Cathy Stern\, OD\, FOVDR\, FCSO\, FNORA is a behavioral\, developmental and neuro optometrist near Boston in the USA. Her practice is devoted solely to vision therapy\, syntonic phototherapy\, myopia control and neuro-optometric rehabilitation. \nShe is a former board member of the Optometric Extension Program Foundation (OEPF)\, research director and trustee of the College of Syntonic Optometry (CSO)\, and a member of the Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA) Fellowship Committee. Previously she was faculty for the CSO Basic Course\, the COVD Brain Injury course and physician mentor for MIT ReDx (Rethinking Engineering Design Execution for Digital Health). She is currently the consultant optometrist at Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children. She teaches optometrists worldwide and is passionate about vision therapy\, vision rehabilitation\, optometric phototherapy\, sports vision and the use of assistive technology. Dr. Stern believes the eyes and vision are key players in prevention\, enhancement\, and rehabilitation for lifelong success. \nDr Stern is also the 2024 recipient of the OEPF Skeffington Alexander Award
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/6h-insights-cerebellum-and-introduction-to-vestibular-rehabilitation-dr-cathy-stern/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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SUMMARY:OEPF Faculty Student and Resident Curious Eyes Club
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\nCurious Eyes Club – OEPF Faculty Committee: Join Us in Shaping the Future of Academic Collaboration! \n\nThird Meeting of 2026 with Dr. Tam Petrosyan as moderator. With Dr. JJ Lant\, COEP\n\n\n\nTopic: Sports Vision and the athlete and why does it matter at al sports levels.\n\n\n\nWe invite you to play an integral role in shaping its renewed format.\n\n\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. \n\n\nKey Highlights of the Event:\n\n\n\nCutting-Edge Learning: Residents and students will gain exposure to groundbreaking research and participate in thought-provoking discussions.\n\n\nGrand Rounds: Residents will present concise overviews of the paper or findings\, followed by insights from the speaker and an interactive Q&A session.\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/oepf-faculty-student-and-resident-curious-eyes-club-4/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars,Live Lectures
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SUMMARY:Chat VT – Free OEPF Studygroup October
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-october/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars,Live Lectures
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