Register here Title: Spasm of Near Reflex: Clinical presentation, near-triad behavior and vision loss Bio Dr Shrikant Bharadwaj Bio Dr Premnandhini-satgunam Narrative: Spasm of near reflex (SNR), also called accommodative spasm or pseudo-myopia, is encountered often by clinical optometrists specializing in orthoptics and binocular vision. Even while this dysfunction was reported by Prangen almost a century ago, […]

Register here Description: Primitive reflex activity and immature postural reflexes can have a significant impact on the quality of life. The presence of primitive reflex activity beyond the typical period of infancy often contributes to a slew of behavior/emotional, academic/cognitive, motor coordination, sensory regulation, and/or anxiety issues. Coping with the adverse effects of aberrant reflex […]

Register here Dr. Amy Pruszenski is OEPF's Board Secretary and co-Chair of the 2024 ICBO Education Committee She is a passionate and vocal advocate and expert in neuro-optometry Bio: Dr. Amy Pruszenski, OD Amy Pruszenski, OD, FCOVD graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Cognitive Science. […]

Register here Join Dr. Brad Habermehl for an interview with one of the Greats in Vision therapy: Dr.Marc Taub, Managing Editor OEPF's OVP Journal

Register here Description: Discussion on the current definition of dyslexia, what teaching methods are being used, what vision problems are associated with dyslexia, and what are the current tests we can administer to better understand our patients learning/reading/writing patterns, what role vision therapy can play in helping the individual, and how we can incorporate a […]

Register here Description: 4-hour workshop on Brain-based Therapies: Knowing How to Boost Your Therapies When Your Patient Gets Stuck with Drs. DeAnn Fitzgerald and Amy Thomas on July 9 from 11AM EST-3PM EST Have you ever worked with a patient who just could not understand what you were trying to teach them even though you […]

Register Here Description: This Interactive VT Workshop will Dissect VT procedure to look at effective variations/modifications that worked. Troubleshooting Your VT: A Deep Dive into Making VT Successful for Your Patients Focus will be on: •Review of Skeffington and Getman Models of Vision •Review of Optometrist’s Examination Findings •Discussion of Optometric Goals •Discussion of Patient […]

Register here Join Dr. Brad Habermehl for an interview with one of the Greats in Vision therapy: Dr.Amy Pruszenski, OEPF's Board Secretary and Co-chair of OEPF's ICBO Education Committee.

Register here Annette Bade, O.D., M.S., FAAO, Dipl-ABOabade@nova.edu Annette Bade, O.D., M.S., FAAO is a professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. Since the beginning of her academic career, she has focused on research and has served as the Clinical Research Coordinator and Co-investigator for various nationally funded research grants. She also has served […]

Register here Description: From Primitive Reflexes to Cognition: How Primitive Reflexes Shape Early Learning and Development, Sept. 21 and Sept. 28 with Dr. Tamara Petrosyan. This course is 6 hrs of CE credits. This course will perform an in depth review of what primitive reflexes are, how they are critical to development, and what goes […]

Topic The talk will define Visual snow syndrome as well as its signs and symptoms. Exploration of possible etiologies as well as management options will be presented in addition to case presentations. Bio Daniella Rutner, OD Assistant Clinical Professor Dr. Daniella Rutner is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University Eye Center and the Chief […]

Join us for an exclusive OEPF Clinical Seminar, Southport, Connecticut, 14-15 October 2023 Rhythm, timing, and the visual process with Dr. Paul Rousseau. Date: October 14th – 15th, 2023     What, where, and when. 12 hours of CE credit At the office of Dr. Randy Schulman: 2600 Post Rd, Southport, CT 06890.   Recommended hotel: Red […]