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SUMMARY:Rhythm\, Timing\, and the Visual Process with Dr. Paul Rousseau
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive OEPF Clinical Seminar\, Southport\, Connecticut\, 14-15 October 2023 \nRhythm\, timing\, and the visual process with Dr. Paul Rousseau. \nDate: October 14th – 15th\, 2023 \n  \n \n  \nWhat\, where\, and when. \n12 hours of CE credit \nAt the office of Dr. Randy Schulman: 2600 Post Rd\, Southport\, CT 06890. \n  \nRecommended hotel: \nRed Carpet Inn Norwalk\, CT Address: 469 Westport Ave\, Norwalk\, CT 06851 Phone: (203) 847-5827 \nPlease reserve directly with hotel through their website https://www.stayhihotels.com/locations/ selecting Norwalk Connecticut or by calling the front desk. \nThere are plenty of other hotel options in the area. \nJoin this highly interactive workshop as you bring your own experience. \n  \nRhythm\, timing\, and the visual process\, what\, where\, and when: Description of the workshop \nSpace and time are so intricately related that Einstein detailed some of those relationships in ways that go beyond my understanding level.  But Al Sutton (one of our early pioneers in the field of developmental optometry) brought it together for me in a way that I will never forget. \nAl showed through a series of activities and their application how the foundation of the visual process has so much to do with the understanding of body in space and time.   By applying his work\, it becomes apparent that this foundation is critical and is often overlooked in our vision therapy world of lifesaver cards and brock strings. \nThis workshop may represent the first step of a series of workshops that might serve to reintroduce the foundational principles of Skeffington\, Getman\, and Sutton to our present-day developmental optometry practitioners.  I had once labeled this presentation as “Skeffington’s Four Circles – Re-presented”. \nThis work when applied to patients can show how working on the foundation of movement of body in space and time can open up the ‘visual space world’ as Al called it and begin to make effective in roads in the areas of accommodative and binocular vision problems including strabismus and amblyopia and learning problems without once working on a skill that seems to be directly related. \nThe goal of this workshop is to introduce those activities and how to apply them clinically and practically and how to modify them for the level of your patient.  Cases will be presented which illustrate the power of these activities and their underlying principles in the treatment of cases of binocular vision\, accommodation\, strabismus\, amblyopia\, and vision-related learning cases through pre and post treatment analytical examinations.  Finally\, novel approaches to clinical thought will be introduced as to the theoretical underpinnings.   As Walter Chao\, said after hearing this theoretical application of Skeffington principles\, “I wish someone would have explained it that way to me 30 years ago.” \n  \nBio Dr. Paul Rousseau\, OD: \n\nDr. Rousseau’s professional life is devoted to helping children (and adults) function up to their fullest potential in school and in sports. His professional efforts have focused specifically on helping others to enjoy reading more and improve their reading abilities by identifying and treating “hidden” vision problems in eye tracking and two-eyed teaming\, as well as in visual perception and dyslexia. \nDr. Rousseau graduated as the Valedictorian of his class at the Southern California College of Optometry in 1992.  Prior to his Doctor of Optometry training\, he earned both a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Master of Science degree in Immunology from the University of Maryland.  He completed both undergraduate and graduate research studies at the internationally recognized National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda\, Md.  After completing his graduate research studies\, Dr. Rousseau continued performing and publishing his research at the National Institutes of Health until entering the Southern California College of Optometry in 1988. \nFor his excellence in research\, education\, and vision care\, Dr. Rousseau has received several awards including the Foundation for the Advancement of Education in Sciences Research Award by the National Institutes of Health\, the Richard Feinbloom \ Peter J. Murphy Award in vision rehabilitation\, the Reichert Scientific Instruments Award\, and the Robert K. Vinyard Memorial Award.  He has also received the Beta Sigma Kappa International Honor Society Gold Medal and was twice selected to be recognized in Who’s Who at American Universities and Colleges. \nDr. Rousseau began his specialty practice in Brevard County in 1992. He serves as an active member of multi-disciplinary management teams for the treatment of learning-related vision problems as well as neurological vision problems arising from developmental disorders\, stroke\, and brain injury.  He has appeared numerous times on radio and TV discussing how vision problems interfere with learning.  He has also lectured on this topic to many groups including the Brevard Optometric Association\, Park Avenue Baptist School\, West Melbourne Christian School\, Friendship Christian School\, St. Joseph’s Catholic School\, the HealthFirst Pediatric Rehabilitation Units\, Parent To Parent\, HealthFirst Autism Support Group\, Brevard County Exceptional Education Teachers\, Elementary School Teachers at Mila\, Gardendale\, Columbia\, Longleaf  and Tropical\, the HealthSouth Rehabilitation Teams\, and the Learning Disabilities Association of Central Florida. \nDr. Rousseau is in private practice in Viera\, FL.  His practice is exclusively devoted to preventative vision care and to the diagnosis and treatment of vision disorders in eye tracking\, two-eyed teaming\, visual perception\, and dyslexia.  He has dedicated his life’s work to helping children and adults overcome these too often “hidden” vision problems so that they may lead happier and more productive lives through achievement and enjoyment in reading. \n  \nTestimonials \n“I had the privilege to listen to Paul’s lecture in this year’s FL COVD State Study Group meeting in August 2022 and thoroughly enjoyed how he disseminated the work of Al Sutton and Skeffington in a very digestible way. I have heard and read about our “founding fathers” but to hear it from someone who directly studied under them made everything so much more relatable. Oftentimes when a lecture is on “founding fathers” of anything\, it can be quite boring\, black and white\, and likely be presented on a PowerPoint deck that is way too wordy. But Paul’s presentation was the opposite of that. It was well organized\, colorful\, lively\, and even included videos of him performing VT activities with his patients in his office. Most importantly he welcomed discussion and made everyone in the room feel comfortable to engage and participate at their level of comfort. Our group included pre-optometry students\, therapists\, recently graduated VTODs\, and seasoned practitioners. I totally recommend this course to anyone who is involved in vision therapy!” \n -Eric Chow\, OD  \nCongratulations on your recent presentation at the Florida COVD Study Group Meeting. Your review of the context and history of this important aspect of developmental vision training was relevant and very helpful. Your demonstration of the various procedures was well organized\, clear\, and thorough. And I’m able to add them to my battery of training protocols immediately. You not only showed us how each procedure is to be done but also taught us the “dos & donts” by having the group physically do each procedure as you demonstrated subtle aspects and strategies of how and what to say and ways to best coach individual patients to achieve optimal results according to their unique needs and personalities. Your presentation was entertaining\, never boring\, and you held the full attention of everyone.  \n-Ray Gottlieb. O.D\, Ph.D. https://www.raygottlieb.com +1 585 721 3478  \nJust attended our live Florida COVD meeting this weekend with great speakers. Paul’s presentation was dynamic\, foundational\, and is absolutely the missing piece in every VT practice who’s not practicing Developmental Optometry in the true sense. Paul brings Skeffington’s circles to life with supporting videos. He helped me enhance several activities incorporating breathing\, motor planning\, timing and much more. Look forward to learning more in October. Do not miss this one! Thank you\, Paul!  \n-Nora Gindi\, OD  \nPaul did a wonderful job presenting motor therapy. He is energetic\, animated and succinct. His course will introduce you to behavioral optometry. You will go home a better VTOD!  \n– Richard Sorkin\, OD \nI just attended a live course with Paul as the instructor. I will say I prefer live and hands on\, which is what he does. His next live course is in October in Florida and I’m hoping to make it to that one too. I like to learn and see different approaches in VT and I like how he explains it and why it works. I came back this week and implemented “warm ups/reset ” into my sessions and everyone enjoyed it. He incorporates videos with patients as well as has the attendees get up and participate.  \n– Pravina Patel\, OD  \nThis is dr sorkin therapist Kelsey. Very interested in the hand outs and I’m more than happy to do a review for you. Our office is taking on the challenge to do one of your six activities at least once very session with every patient for the next three months to see what changes in our vt success/ outcomes. I loved your lecture so I’m really looking forward to seeing some positive changes to our own model of Vision
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/join-us-for-an-exclusive-oepf-clinical-seminar-southport-connecticut-14-15-october-2023-2/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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SUMMARY:Dr. Daniella Rutner Presents 'Visual Snow'
DESCRIPTION:Topic\nThe 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. \nBio\nDaniella Rutner\, OD\nAssistant Clinical Professor\nDr. Daniella Rutner is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University Eye Center and the Chief \nof Vision Rehabilitation. She earned both her Doctor of Optometry and Masters of Vision \nScience degrees from SUNY College of Optometry in 2002. She completed a cornea and \ncontact lens fellowship at SUNY College of Optometry and has been at the college and \nUniversity Eye Center since. She is currently involved in clinical teaching\, patient care and \nclinical research.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/dr-daniella-rutner-presents-visual-snow/
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SUMMARY:2x3H lecture From Primitive Reflexes to Cognition with Dr. Tamara Petrosyan
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nDescription: \nFrom 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. \nThis course will perform an in depth review of what primitive reflexes are\, how they are critical to development\, and what goes wrong when they are not properly integrated. We will also discuss multidisciplinary care\, evaluation techniques\, and treatment approaches in patients with retained primitive reflexes.”  \nBio: \nDr. Tamara Petrosyan is an associate clinical professor at SUNY College of Optometry in the Primary Care\, Ocular Disease\, Pediatrics\, and Vision Therapy departments. Dr. Petrosyan lectures internationally and has published articles and book chapters on various topics. Dr. Petrosyan helped implement free pediatric exams for over 30\,000 children through the Armenian Eyecare Project\, developed over a dozen vision therapy workbooks\, and helped start and previously worked with Anteo Health where she developed all of the vision therapy content. She is helping develop the first Armenian Optometric Association. She is the InfantSEE liaison for New Jersey\, head of the clinical care committees for pediatrics and vision therapy\, and previously on the board of directors for the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians (NJSOP). Among others\, Dr. Petrosyan has been awarded the Young Optometrist of the Year and Optometrist of the Year from NJSOP and the Young Optometrist of the Year award from the AOA.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/2x3h-lecture-from-primitive-reflexes-to-cognition-with-dr-tamara-petrosyan/
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SUMMARY:Autism and Vision latest research with Dr. Annette Bade
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nAnnette Bade\, O.D.\, M.S.\, FAAO\, Dipl-ABOabade@nova.edu \nAnnette 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 on the Institutional Review Board as a representative and director. Collaboration with students and faculty has resulted in numerous posters and publications. In 2010\, she was selected to attend the AOA/AAO Invitational Clinical Research Institute.Dr. Bade is a longstanding member of the American Optometric Association\, and Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry. She is the past-president of the Broward County Optometric Association. Dr. Bade was selected by the Texas Optometric Association as the Young Optometrist of the Year\, and twice received their President’s Award. Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry Alumni Chapter named her as the recipient of the Alumni Award of Excellence in 2007.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/autism-and-vision-latest-research-with-dr-annette-bade/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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SUMMARY:Dr. A. Pruszenski "The Greats in Vision Therapy” Fire Chat Interview
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nJoin Dr. Brad Habermehl for an interview with one of the Greats in Vision therapy: \nDr.Amy Pruszenski\, OEPF’s Board Secretary and Co-chair of OEPF’s ICBO Education Committee.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/dr-a-pruszenski-the-greats-in-vision-therapy-fire-chat-interview/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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SUMMARY:VT Fundamentals interactive workshop for hands-on therapy training - 2 day in person and hybrid training!
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \nDescription: \nThis 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\nFocus will be on:\n•Review of Skeffington and Getman Models of Vision\n•Review of Optometrist’s Examination Findings\n•Discussion of Optometric Goals\n•Discussion of Patient Goals\n•Considerations for Special Populations\n•Navigating a VT Program\n•Roundtable discussion of individual cases brought by participants
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/vt-fundamentals-interactive-workshop-for-hands-on-therapy-training/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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SUMMARY:Brain-based Therapies - 4-hour workshop Drs. DeAnn Fitzgerald and Amy Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nDescription: \n4-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 \nHave you ever worked with a patient who just could not understand what you were trying to teach them even though you presented it from every angle and level that you knew existed? This course will teach you great ways to troubleshoot the problem areas in your patients’ brains and use techniques to stimulate or calm the brain regions that you are trying to access. These techniques have been used for decades by functional neurologists to quickly get to the root of the problem and better customize the treatments. This course will also show different technologies that you can implement in your office to improve success rates. \nBio’s: \nDr. Fitzgerald: \nDeAnn Fitzgerald\, OD\, President\, Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association \nDeAnn Fitzgerald\, O.D. is President of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA)\, an inter-disciplinary group of professionals dedicated to providing patients who have physical or cognitive disabilities as a result of an acquired brain injury with a complete ocular health evaluation and optimum visual rehabilitation education and services to improve their quality of life. \nDr. Fitzgerald has been providing eye care to eastern Iowa since graduating from Pacific University School of Optometry in 1984. She runs a busy primary care clinic where she diagnoses and treats ocular disease and evaluates patients with brain injury. In 2007\, she opened a multi-disciplinary clinic\, Cedar Rapids Vision in Motion\, which provides low vision services\, along with concussion (diagnosis\, management\, and treatment)\, traumatic brain injury\, stroke\, and neurodegenerative disease (dementia\, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease) rehabilitation. By using total brain and body techniques with an emphasis on vision\, vestibular and proprioception with auditory cues her clinic helps individuals achieve broader improvement in function. She recently launched her sports vision and concussion clinic\, Active Evolution Studio. \nDr. Fitzgerald has a special interest in sports vision performance and concussion. She attended Luther College in Decorah\, Iowa where she played softball and basketball. At Pacific University\, she went to the NCAA softball nationals two years in a row. She taught pitching and batting clinics and was umpire in chief of softball tournaments for high school students. Dr. Fitzgerald also played semi-professional softball in the 1980’s. \nShe has helped facilitate over 20\,000 baseline testing for concussion in Cedar Rapids\, Iowa\, and the surrounding communities. Active Evolution Studio utilizes their Sports Vision Performance protocol to train the area amateur and professional teams in hockey\, basketball\, arena football\, and soccer. Working with Metro Youth Football\, which has 1\,400 young people playing football annually\, Dr. Fitzgerald has helped implement a baseline screening protocol with nearly 100% athlete participation. Her pre-season baseline and post-concussion care protocols have attracted attention from the National Football League. \nDr. Fitzgerald has lectured nationally about neuro-rehabilitation and concussion. She is CIC certified in ImPACT\, which is a web-based product used in concussion management. \nDr. Fitzgerald is a member of American Optometric Association (AOA)\, Iowa Optometric Association (IOA)\, Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA)\, College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD)\, Optometric Extension Program Foundation (OEPF)\, and International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation (IAFNR). \nDr. Thomas: \nDr. Thomas was originally introduced to the functional neurology model about 8 years ago while searching for the best possible treatments for her patients\, herself\, and her family. She was fascinated by the connections that the functional neurologists had made between brain anatomy\, physiology\, and how a person functions on any given day. From these teachings\, she has been able to grow Arizona Vision Therapy Center into a multimodal practice that is able to treat the mind\, body\, and senses to provide a full-scope treatment process for her patients. She has also created a Master Class called Brain-Based Optometric Toolbox (BBOT) to help teach other neuro-optometrists how to provide these services in their own practices. \n 
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/brain-based-therapies-4h-workshop-drs-deann-fitzgerald-and-amy-thomas/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T200000
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SUMMARY:Vision Therapy and Dyslexia: Testing and Therapy with Dr. JJ Lant
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nDescription: \nDiscussion 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 multidisciplinary approach. \nBio: \nDr. Jeffrey J. Lant\, or “Dr. JJ” as many call him\, lives in Lake St. Louis with his wife\, Heather\, and three children\, Lucy\, Garrett\, and Nolan. He grew up in Wyoming and then attended Brigham Young University graduating in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. After undergraduate school\, Dr. Lant and his family moved to the Memphis\, TN area where he attended Southern College of Optometry. After graduation in 2012\, they moved to the St. Louis area to be closer to his family. \nAfter practicing primary eye care for several years and seeing patients that needed to be referred for Vision Therapy\, Dr. Lant felt a passion for and saw a need for this service in the greater St. Charles County area. He pursued more education and training through the Optometric Extension Program and completed all their Clinical Curriculum courses. With this and previous experience and training he founded Four Circles Vision Therapy. \nDr. Lant enjoys spending time with family\, watching and playing basketball\, and mountain biking.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/vision-therapy-and-dyslexia-testing-and-therapy-with-dr-jj-lant/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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SUMMARY:Dr. Marc Taub -“The Greats in Vision Therapy” Fire Chat Interview
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nJoin Dr. Brad Habermehl for an interview with one of the Greats in Vision therapy: \nDr.Marc Taub\, Managing Editor OEPF’s OVP Journal
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/dr-marc-taub-the-greats-in-vision-therapy-fire-chat-interview/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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SUMMARY:Neuro-optometry latest trends and research with Dr. Amy Pruszenski
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nDr. Amy Pruszenski is OEPF’s Board Secretary and co-Chair of the 2024 ICBO Education Committee \nShe is a passionate and vocal advocate and expert in neuro-optometry \nBio: \nDr. Amy Pruszenski\, OD \nAmy Pruszenski\, OD\, FCOVD graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Cognitive Science. She graduated from the New England College of Optometry in 1993. She has been providing help for brain injury patients for the past 15 years; collaborating with other health care providers to ensure a coordinated approach to rehabilitation. Dr. Amy was inspired by Dr. Elliott’s book to connect with Dr. Zelinsky\, and has been studying her Z-Bell Technique for the past 2 yrs. \n  \nFor the past few years\, Dr. Pruszenski has been a featured speaker for the Vermont Brain Injury Association\, the New Hampshire Brain Injury Association and the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Concussion Symposium. Topics include “Post Traumatic Vision Syndrome: Managing double vision\, field deficits and dizziness;” and\, “Visual Rehabilitation: A Missing Link to Recovery.” Says Dr. Pruszenski: “A team approach is critical to achieving patient outcomes; inter-professional referrals can make all the difference.”
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/neuro-optometry-latest-trends-and-research-with-dr-amy-pruszenski/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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SUMMARY:6H workshop IPPRA how to test on primitive reflexes with Patti Andrich
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nDescription: \nPrimitive 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 activity is not limited to children. Some adults\, often unknowingly\, also cope with the residual reflex activity. When aberrant reflex activity continues to be present through adulthood or remerges at some point during the lifespan\, one may have difficulty performing daily tasks. \nThe Indicators of Primitive and Postural Reflexes Assessment (IPPRA) provides a repeatable testing and scoring system that quantifies qualitative data. When indicators of primitive reflex activity are present\, it can be said that the central nervous system is functioning in an immature or disrupted state because of inefficient neurological communication between sensory and motor neurological connections. As the individuals you are working with progress through targeted interventions\, you can repeat testing procedures to document changes in the soft signs of neurological functions. \nThis workshop will demonstrate how to successfully test. \nBio Patti Andrich COVT\, OTR/L \nClinical Manager\, Occupational TherapistPatti is an internationally honored occupational\, vision therapist\, researcher and author. She is known world-wide for her success in treating children and adults with sensory and motor processing disorders. \nPatti received her master’s degree from The Ohio State University College of Education and her occupational therapy degree from the Cleveland State University Department of Health Sciences. Additionally\, Patti holds certification in auditory processing using The Listening Program with Bone Conduction from Advanced Brain Technologies and through Integrated Listening Systems. Patti is certified in INPP primitive reflex integration techniques; having studied in England under the direction of Sally Goddard at the Institute of Neurological Physiological Psychology (INPP). \n  \nPatti received her certification in vision therapy through the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. Patti serves on several advisory boards relating to vision in the United States and in Asia. She is also a member of The Optometric Extension Program\, and an Advisory Member to the Board of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA)\, an inter-disciplinary group of professionals dedicated to providing patients who have physical or cognitive disabilities as a result of an acquired brain injury with optimal visual rehabilitation services to improve their quality of life. \nPatti Andrich is the founder of the Sensory Foundations Program\, a neuro-sensory motor program that helps adults and children integrate active primitive reflexes and gain postural stability. Patti specializes in improving the lives of individuals with attention\, behavioral\, coordination\, visual\, auditory\, anxiety\, vestibular and/or emotional regulation challenges. \nPatti was named\, Vision Therapist of the Year 2020\, by the international organization\, College of Optometrists in Vision Development.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/6h-workshop-ippra-how-to-test-on-primitive-reflexes-with-patti-andrich/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T010000
DTSTAMP:20230405T025713Z
CREATED:20230405T023425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T025713Z
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SUMMARY:Spasm of Near Reflex: Clinical presentation\, near-triad behavior and vision
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nTitle: Spasm of Near Reflex: Clinical presentation\, near-triad behavior and vision loss \nBio Dr Shrikant Bharadwaj \nBio Dr Premnandhini-satgunam \nNarrative: 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\, a systematic documentation of the clinical profile\, pathophysiology and optical management strategy are not well-known. In this talk\, we will present results from a series of experiments that we have performed to understand all aforementioned aspects of this dysfunction. Our investigations reveal that\, contrary to popular belief\, there is no gender predisposition in SNR and nearly 80% of patients with this dysfunction can be managed by an optical fogging technique with or without a single dose of atropine eye drops. Behaviorally\, SNR is characterized by significant fluctuations in the accommodative state of the eye\, that putatively arise from the increased neurological tone of the accommodative system. These fluctuations in accommodation contribute significantly to the loss of vision in patients with SNR and can be used as a sensitive marker for differentiating this dysfunction\, vis-a-vis\, regular myopia.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/spasm-of-near-reflex-clinical-presentation-near-triad-behavior-and-vision/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230510T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230510T220000
DTSTAMP:20230118T171245Z
CREATED:20230112T020900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T171245Z
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SUMMARY:Tale of 2 Adaptations: Anomalous Correspondence and Implications - Dr. Prattas
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nDescription: \nCovariation is a phenomenon that occurs in patients with intermittent strabismus. It is defined as the presence of normal correspondence when the patient is aligned\, and use of anomalous correspondence when the patient is strabismic to maintain a rudimentary form of binocularity. This presentation will review anomalous correspondence\, covariation and present a case report in which vision therapy was utilized to manage covariation. \nBio: \nDr. Vassiliki Prattas completed her optometric education at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in Fort Lauderdale\, FL in 2021. She went on to pursue a Pediatrics\, Vision Therapy and Visual Neuro-rehabilitation residency at the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis\, TN. Dr. Prattas now serves as a faculty member at Nova Southeastern University.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/covariation-and-patients-with-intermittent-strabismus-dr-prattas/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230504T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230511T220000
DTSTAMP:20230426T223539Z
CREATED:20230225T204204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T223539Z
UID:22159-1683226800-1683842400@www.oepf.org
SUMMARY:2x3H lecture ABI-Head Trauma and its consequences with Dr. Tamara Petrosyan
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nDescription: \n“Unseen Consequences: Unpacking the mechanisms\, diagnosis\, and treatment of acquired brain injury” May 4 and 11 with Dr. Tamara Petrosyan \nThis course will perform an in depth review of various primary and secondary causes of acquired brain injury\, the visual and ocular signs and symptoms that may result\, and offer both diagnostic and treatment strategies for patients with brain injury. \nBio:\nDr. Tamara Petrosyan is an associate clinical professor at SUNY College of Optometry in the Primary Care\, Ocular Disease\, Pediatrics\, and Vision Therapy departments. Dr. Petrosyan lectures internationally and has published articles and book chapters on various topics. Dr. Petrosyan helped implement free pediatric exams for over 30\,000 children through the Armenian Eyecare Project\, developed over a dozen vision therapy workbooks\, and helped start and previously worked with Anteo Health where she developed all of the vision therapy content. She is helping develop the first Armenian Optometric Association. She is the InfantSEE liaison for New Jersey\, head of the clinical care committees for pediatrics and vision therapy\, and previously on the board of directors for the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians (NJSOP). Among others\, Dr. Petrosyan has been awarded the Young Optometrist of the Year and Optometrist of the Year from NJSOP and the Young Optometrist of the Year award from the AOA.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/2x3h-lecture-abi-head-trauma-and-its-consequences-with-dr-tamara-petrosyan/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230503T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230503T220000
DTSTAMP:20230405T025627Z
CREATED:20221225T021600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T025627Z
UID:20622-1683144000-1683151200@www.oepf.org
SUMMARY:A+ Manual interview with co-author Dr. Beth Gilman by Dr. Taub
DESCRIPTION:A+ Vision A Manual of Vision Therapy Exercises a new generation “hybrid” book\, Interview with co-Author Dr. Beth Gilman by Dr. Taub \nRegister here \nThis is a new generation “hybrid” book when you buy the book you get the printed version and an online link to the activities. \nThis manual provides almost 200 vision therapy techniques arranged sequentially to acknowledge the developmental sequence of vision development. The activities are useful for all age groups. Each activity includes the necessary instructions\, suggested time needed to complete the activity\, and questions the assistant or therapist can ask the patient so that they derive maximum benefit from each technique. \nThis manual is organized into several different areas of vision development: oculomotor\, amblyopia/ suppression\, visual motor integration\, accommodation/binocularity\, directionality\, general motor\, perceptual skills\, and auditory skills. Within each category\, the techniques are ordered for the degree of difficulty and the developmental sequence.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/a-manual-interview-with-co-author-dr-beth-gilman-by-dr-taub/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230419T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230419T220000
DTSTAMP:20230118T165101Z
CREATED:20221225T021412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T165101Z
UID:20620-1681934400-1681941600@www.oepf.org
SUMMARY:Vision and Learning
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nBio: \nDr. Samantha Krueger completed her undergraduate studies at Nova Southeastern University\, where she majored in Biology. She also received a Bachelor of Science in Vision Science degree in 2018 from NSU. Dr. Krueger then received her Doctor of Optometry degree in 2020 from Nova Southeastern University. \nFollowing graduation\, Dr. Krueger continued at Nova Southeastern University to complete a one- year residency program in Pediatrics and Binocular Vision. Upon completion of her residency in 2021\, Dr. Krueger joined the faculty at NSU College of Optometry full-time. Her current responsibilities include laboratory teaching as well as clinical supervision of third- and fourth-year students\, primarily in Pediatrics and Binocular Vision. Dr. Krueger is also the current course instructor of Case Analysis IV. \nDr. Krueger is an active researcher\, serving as NSU’s site coordinator for the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigative Group (PEDIG). She is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and an active member of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. Dr. Krueger is actively involved in volunteering through the Special Olympics International organization as a clinical director.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/vision-and-learning/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230412T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230412T220000
DTSTAMP:20230118T164926Z
CREATED:20221205T041544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T164926Z
UID:19861-1681329600-1681336800@www.oepf.org
SUMMARY:Research on on monocular fixation in binocular field - Dr. Daiane Moreira
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nDr Moreira will present on her research for Unifesp\, public university in Brazil\, about her research on monocular fixation in the binocular field as a tool for vision therapy in strabismic amblyopia patients. \nBio: \nDr Moreira is a Behavioral Optometrist\, specialist in Visual Therapy & Neurodevelopment. \nTeacher\, Lecturer\, Mentor of neuro therapies and a Consultant in child neurodevelopment.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/research-on-on-monocular-fixation-in-binocular-field-dr-daiane-moreira/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230405T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230405T220000
DTSTAMP:20230327T174627Z
CREATED:20230126T023305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T174627Z
UID:21140-1680724800-1680732000@www.oepf.org
SUMMARY:Review of research on Myopia Mgnmt that supports the vision therapy optometrist - Dr. Chow
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nA review of research on myopia management that supports the vision therapy optometrist with Dr. Man Kin (Eric) Chow\nBiography: Dr. Eric Chow is a graduate of SUNY College of Optometry and completed his residency in pediatrics and binocular vision from NOVA Southeastern College of Optometry. Dr. Chow is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and the current Vice-President of the Miami Dade Optometric Physicians Association. His passion is in binocular vision\, vision therapy\, and myopia control.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/review-of-research-that-supports-the-vision-therapy-optometrist-dr-chow/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230329T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230329T220000
DTSTAMP:20230202T224838Z
CREATED:20230202T224744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T224838Z
UID:21295-1680120000-1680127200@www.oepf.org
SUMMARY:Dr. E. Hussey OEPF Chair "The Greats in Vision Therapy” Fire Chat Interview
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nJoin Dr. Brad Habermehl for an interview with one of the Greats in Vision therapy: \nDr.Eric Hussey\, OEPF’s Board Chair
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/dr-e-hussey-oepf-chair-the-greats-in-vision-therapy-fire-chat-interview/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230322T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230322T220000
DTSTAMP:20230118T164833Z
CREATED:20221205T041358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T164833Z
UID:19859-1679515200-1679522400@www.oepf.org
SUMMARY:Neuro and concussion workups with Dr. Inga Fors
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nBio: Inga Fors\, O.D. \nADJUNCT CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR \nDr. Inga Fors attended Southern College of Optometry in Memphis\, TN\, and completed externships in Vision Therapy\, Pediatrics\, and Neuro Rehab Optometry in Chandler\, AZ\, and an Ocular Disease and Primary Care externship at Malcolm Randall VA in Gainesville\, FL. Her passion is Neuro Rehab and she has worked\, given educational lectures\, and trained staff for Vision Therapy and Neuro Rehab in Phoenix and in Northern California. \nShe is a member of the American Optometric Association\, the College of Optometrists in Vision Development\, Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association\, and The Lion’s Club\, and volunteers for school screenings and sports vision screenings. She is midway through the multiyear fellowship process for the Neuro-Optometric Rehab Association and The College of Optometrists in Vision Development. Dr. Fors has been in private practice since 2017 in specialties including Neuro Rehab\, Pediatrics\, Vision Therapy\, Ocular Disease and Primary Care. \nDr. Fors has been on several volunteer medical mission trips with SVOSH International to provide eye care in third-world countries including Mexico and Costa Rica. She is devoted to volunteer and humanitarian work. In her spare time\, she likes hiking\, biking and enjoys outdoor activities with her dog which has drawn her to her home in Arizona! \n‘I have a passion for helping others and will not give up until I find a solution. If you tell me your concerns\, we can come up with a solution together.’
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/neuro-and-concussion-workups-with-dr-inga-fors/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230322T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230322T120000
DTSTAMP:20230118T164555Z
CREATED:20221205T041057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T164555Z
UID:19857-1679479200-1679486400@www.oepf.org
SUMMARY:Non-strabismic binocular vision anomalies with Dr. Jameel Rizwana Hussaindeen
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nBio: \nDr. Jameel Rizwana Hussaindeen M.Phil\, PhD\, FCOVD-I\, FAAO \nHead – Rivoli Vision Academy \nClinical Diplomate – Binocular vision\, Perception & Pediatric Optometry\, AAO \nAffiliations: \nPresident – Optometric Association of Tamil Nanbargal (OATN) \nPresident – American Academy of Optometry (AAO) – India Chapter \nPhD Supervisor – Deakin University\, Geelong\, Victoria\, Australia \nMentor & Faculty – World Council of Optometry (WCO) – Optometry Program in Advocacy & Leadership (OPAL); Member – WCO Education committee \nConsultant – International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) \nAdjunct Faculty – The Sankara Nethralaya Academy\, Unit of Medical Research Foundation\, Chennai\, India \nLinkedIn: (38) JAMEEL RIZWANA (RIZWANA) HUSSAINDEEN | LinkedIn \nRivoli Group LLC \n1\, Sheikh Zayed Road\, The H Dubai\, Office Tower\, Level 21\, P.O. Box 121\, Dubai\, U.A.E. \nT: +971 4 376 5000 D: +971 4 376 5126 M: +971 56 515 7821 \nwww.rivoligroup.com
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/non-strabismic-binocular-vision-anomalies-with-dr-jameel-rizwana-hussaind/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230320T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T220000
DTSTAMP:20230118T164513Z
CREATED:20221121T201331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T164513Z
UID:19497-1679340600-1679608800@www.oepf.org
SUMMARY:2x2 or 4 hours of Practice Management with Dr. Joshua Watt
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nCourse Description: \nWe offer this dynamic and very interesting lecture of hours focusing on how to develop and strengthen your VT Practice\, ins and outs of practice management with Dr. Joshua Watt. The lecture will be spread over two days Monday 20th March at 7:30 PM EST and Thursday 23rd March also at 7:30 PM EST. \nBio: \nJoshua Watt\, OD\, FCOVD is the clinical director of Impact Vision Therapy\, a multi-location referral-based vision therapy specialty practice. Dr. Watt specializes in learning-related vision therapy\, neuro-optometric rehabilitation\, and sports vision training. He works with a lot of everyday athletes to help them achieve their best. After dealing with years of struggles due to his own visual deficits\, he knows how important a good functioning visual system is to performance. He currently serves as the Chair of the American Optometric Association Sports and Performance Vision Committee. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University and Southern College of Optometry.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/2x2-or-4-hours-of-practice-management-with-dr-joshua-watt/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230315T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230315T220000
DTSTAMP:20230118T164236Z
CREATED:20221205T040847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T164236Z
UID:19855-1678910400-1678917600@www.oepf.org
SUMMARY:Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS) with Dr. Athena Mears
DESCRIPTION:Register here0-35\nDescription: \nVisual Snow Syndrome (VSS) is a rare neurological condition that causes constant visual static throughout the entire field of vision. Currently\, it affects about 2-3 percent of the world’s population. VSS is associated with numerous visual symptoms and non-visual symptoms. There is no known cause for the syndrome currently. \nBio for Dr Athena Mears \nDr. Mears is a Primary Care and Developmental Optometrist \nwho specializes in pediatrics\, myopia management\, and vision rehabilitation. She sees patients of all ages including infants\, special needs\, and those with brain injuries. \nDr. Mears is originally from Maryland where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from Towson University. She earned her Optometry Degree in Memphis\, TN from Southern College of Optometry graduating Cum Laude. Recently\, Dr. Mears finished her residency in Pediatric and Neuro-vision Rehabilitation. \nDr. Mears is a member of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development\, the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association\, and the International Sports Vision Association. Outside of the office\, Dr. Mears likes to hike with her dog\, Nellie\, and her fiancé\, Jonathan\, and to enjoy the new restaurants in Greenville!
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/visual-snow-syndrome-vss-with-dr-athena-mears/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230308T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230308T220000
DTSTAMP:20230118T163908Z
CREATED:20221122T203118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T163908Z
UID:19527-1678305600-1678312800@www.oepf.org
SUMMARY:Assistive communication devices for non-verbal patients - Dr. Susan Daniel
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nBio:\nSusan Daniel\, O.D. is the Immediate Past President and an Advisory Board Member of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA)\, an inter-disciplinary group of professionals dedicated to providing patients who have physical or cognitive disabilities as a result of an acquired brain injury with a complete ocular health evaluation and optimum visual rehabilitation education and services to improve their quality of life. \nDr. Daniel is in private practice with her husband\, Christopher Davis\, O.D.\, in Carlsbad\, California. The practice offers comprehensive examinations for adults and children\, contact lenses\, laser surgery consultations\, treatment of ocular disease\, visual efficiency and visual perceptual examinations\, and vision rehabilitation therapy. Prior to opening the practice in 1992\, she was on the clinical staff at the Southern California College of Optometry in Family Practice and Pediatric Service. \nDr. Daniel has a special interest in serving children and adults with disabilities. She serves as a consultant for the North Coastal Consortium for Special Education and the Tri-City Medical Center Acute Rehabilitation Services in the visual rehabilitation treatment for brain-injured patients and stroke victims. \nThe parent of an autistic child\, Dr. Daniel specializes in the visual development of children with autism. She is a frequent international lecturer on brain injury rehabilitation and visual development for patients with Autism. \nDr. Daniel obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California at Davis in 1987 and her Doctor of Optometry degree at the Southern California College of Optometry in 1991. She is a member of the American Optometric Association\, College of Optometry Vision Development\, Brain Injury Foundation\, Talk About Curing Autism and Autism Society of America.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/assistive-communication-devices-for-non-verbal-patients-dr-susan-daniel/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230226T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230226T150000
DTSTAMP:20230118T163840Z
CREATED:20221116T191516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T163840Z
UID:19431-1677402000-1677423600@www.oepf.org
SUMMARY:6-hour Applied Concepts course: Extraocular muscles with Dr. Liat Gantz
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nDescription: \nJoin us for this refresher course \nContent: \n\nextraocular muscles and nerves 6\,4\,3\,\neye movements\ntesting eye movements\,\ntropia vs. phoria and testing\,\ntypes of retinal correspondence\,\nAC/A\n\nBio: \nLiat Gantz is an Israeli Optometrist with a Bachelors of Optometry and a minor BSc in computer science from Bar Ilan University\, Israel. She completed her PhD in vision science in the field of psychophysics of depth perception from the University of Houston College of Optometry (TX\, USA) in 2009\, followed by a post doc in the field of clinical electrophysiology and another post doc in the field of psychophysics of depth perception. \n  \nDr. Gantz is a senior lecturer and director of the Masters of Optometry program at Hadassah Academic College (Jerusalem\, Israel) where she teaches binocular vision and frontiers in vision science. She is an active researcher in the field of depth perception and clinical optometry and a fellow of both the American and European Academy of Optometry.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/6-hour-applied-concepts-course-extraocular-muscles-with-dr-liat-gantz/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230222T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T220000
DTSTAMP:20230127T190614Z
CREATED:20221208T210051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T190614Z
UID:19947-1677096000-1677103200@www.oepf.org
SUMMARY:Everything you wanted to know about Journals: do's and pitfalls- L. Holland
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nLeslie Holland: \nTitle: Journal publication: best practices\, avoiding pitfalls and protecting yourself and your research \nDescription: Publishing in journals today comes with new challenges to navigate\, such as predatory publishers\, NIH regulations\, research and data management\, and Open Access publishing. This session will provide a practical knowledge of how to recognize a predatory journal\, low-quality journal\, and the problems associated with these journals. \n\nProtecting your intellectual property\nNew NIH regulations affecting publication of funded research\nOpen Access and what it actually is\nPredatory journals and their affect on scientific evidence\nResearch management\nThe AVSL Vetted Journal List and other tools\n\nLeslie Holland has been the Manager of Library Services at the Southern College of Optometry for 10 years and is a member of the Association of Vision Science Librarians and the Medical Library Association.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-journals-dos-and-pitfalls-l-holland/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230215T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230215T220000
DTSTAMP:20230118T164033Z
CREATED:20221116T190915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T164033Z
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SUMMARY:Selling your practice to an equity fund with Dr. John Abbondanza
DESCRIPTION:Register here\nDescription: \nDr. Abbondanza recently sold his practice to an equity fund and would love to discuss his experience with you. \nBio: \nDr. Abbondanza graduated from Milford High School and from Boston College (Go Eagles!) with a degree in Psychology. He graduated with honors in the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society from the New England College of Optometry\, where he was appointed Adjunct Clinical Professor of Optometry in 1991. He is a past President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Massachusetts Society of Optometrists\, where he was the youngest President in the almost 100-year history of the organization. Dr. John has also served on the Suffolk Superior Court Medical Malpractice Tribunal. He lectures extensively to optometrists\, educators\, occupational therapists\, and other groups on how Behavioral Optometry helps people in their daily lives. Dr. John is also certified in Corneal Refractive Therapy\, where contact lenses are used to reshape the cornea as an alternative to eyeglasses or LASIK. He is in private practice at Vision Care Specialists in Southborough with a specialization in vision related learning problems. \n  \nDr. John is a 30-year member of the American Optometric Association and a clinical associate of the Optometric Extension Program Foundation (OEPF)\, which is the national organization of Behavioral Optometrists. He is board certified in Vision Therapy as a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD). Dr. John serves on the Northeast Regional Congress of Optometrists Committee where he was recently appointed Chair of their Clinical Seminar. He is also on the Budget Committee of the COVD and is the Massachusetts Chairman of the OEP. Additionally\, Dr. John is the Massachusetts leader of the national InfantSEE program.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/selling-your-practice-to-an-equity-fund-with-dr-john-abbondanza/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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SUMMARY:PEDIG and CITT research with Dr. Annette Bade
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nBio: \nAnnette Bade\, O.D.\, M.S.\, FAAO\, Dipl-ABO \nabade@nova.edu \nAnnette 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 on the Institutional Review Board as a representative and director. Collaboration with students and faculty has resulted in numerous posters and publications. In 2010\, she was selected to attend the AOA/AAO Invitational Clinical Research Institute. \nDr. Bade is a longstanding member of the American Optometric Association\, and Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry. She is the past-president of the Broward County Optometric Association. Dr. Bade was selected by the Texas Optometric Association as the Young Optometrist of the Year\, and twice received their President’s Award. Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry Alumni Chapter named her as the recipient of the Alumni Award of Excellence in 2007.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/pedig-and-citt-research-with-dr-annette-bade/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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SUMMARY:Intro to troubleshooting your VT
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nDescription: \nIntroduction course to troubleshooting your VT. More advanced courses on this topic will follow after this informational discussion. \nBio: \nTom Headline 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 on people’s daily lives. He resides in San Jose and enjoys gardening\, hiking\, photography\, and cooking.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/intro-to-troubleshooting-your-vt/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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SUMMARY:Rhythm\, timing\, and the visual process with Dr. Paul Rousseau
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nDescription:\nSpace and time are so intricately related that Einstein detailed some of those relationships in ways that go beyond my understanding level. But Al Sutton (one of our early pioneers in the field of developmental optometry) brought it together for me in a way that I will never forget. \nAl showed through a series of activities and their application how the foundation of the visual process has so much to do with the understanding of body in space and time. By applying his work\, it becomes apparent that this foundation is critical and is often overlooked in our vision therapy world of lifesaver cards and brock strings. \nThis workshop may represent the first step of a series of workshops that might serve to reintroduce the foundational principles of Skeffington\, Getman\, and Sutton to our present-day developmental optometry practitioners. I had once labeled this presentation as “Skeffington’s Four Circles – Re-presented”. \nThis work when applied to patients can show how working on the foundation of movement of body in space and time can open up the ‘visual space world’ as Al called it and begin to make effective in roads in the areas of accommodative and binocular vision problems including strabismus and amblyopia and learning problems without once working on a skill that seems to be directly related. \nThe goal of this workshop is to introduce those activities and how to apply them clinically and practically and how to modify them for the level of your patient. Cases will be presented which illustrate the power of these activities and their underlying principles in the treatment of cases of binocular vision\, accommodation\, strabismus\, amblyopia\, and vision-related learning cases through pre and post treatment analytical examinations. Finally\, novel approaches to clinical thought will be introduced as to the theoretical underpinnings. As Walter Chao\, said after hearing this theoretical application of Skeffington principles\, “I wish someone would have explained it that way to me 30 years ago.” \nBio Dr. Paul Rousseau\, OD: \nDr. Rousseau’s professional life is devoted to helping children (and adults) function up to their fullest potential in school and in sports. His professional efforts have focused specifically on helping others to enjoy reading more and improve their reading abilities by identifying and treating “hidden” vision problems in eye tracking and two-eyed teaming\, as well as in visual perception and dyslexia. \nDr. Rousseau graduated as the Valedictorian of his class at the Southern California College of Optometry in 1992. Prior to his Doctor of Optometry training\, he earned both a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Master of Science degree in Immunology from the University of Maryland. He completed both undergraduate and graduate research studies at the internationally recognized National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda\, Md. After completing his graduate research studies\, Dr. Rousseau continued performing and publishing his research at the National Institutes of Health until entering the Southern California College of Optometry in 1988. \nFor his excellence in research\, education\, and vision care\, Dr. Rousseau has received several awards including the Foundation for the Advancement of Education in Sciences Research Award by the National Institutes of Health\, the Richard Feinbloom \ Peter J. Murphy Award in vision rehabilitation\, the Reichert Scientific Instruments Award\, and the Robert K. Vinyard Memorial Award. He has also received the Beta Sigma Kappa International Honor Society Gold Medal and was twice selected to be recognized in Who’s Who at American Universities and Colleges. \nDr. Rousseau began his specialty practice in Brevard County in 1992. He serves as an active member of multi-disciplinary management teams for the treatment of learning-related vision problems as well as neurological vision problems arising from developmental disorders\, stroke\, and brain injury. He has appeared numerous times on radio and TV discussing how vision problems interfere with learning. He has also lectured on this topic to many groups including the Brevard Optometric Association\, Park Avenue Baptist School\, West Melbourne Christian School\, Friendship Christian School\, St. Joseph’s Catholic School\, the HealthFirst Pediatric Rehabilitation Units\, Parent To Parent\, HealthFirst Autism Support Group\, Brevard County Exceptional Education Teachers\, Elementary School Teachers at Mila\, Gardendale\, Columbia\, Longleaf and Tropical\, the HealthSouth Rehabilitation Teams\, and the Learning Disabilities Association of Central Florida. \nDr. Rousseau is in private practice in Viera\, FL. His practice is exclusively devoted to preventative vision care and to the diagnosis and treatment of vision disorders in eye tracking\, two-eyed teaming\, visual perception\, and dyslexia. He has dedicated his life’s work to helping children and adults overcome these too often “hidden” vision problems so that they may lead happier and more productive lives through achievement and enjoyment in reading.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/rhythm-timing-and-the-visual-process-with-dr-paul-rousseau/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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