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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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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230419T200000
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DTSTAMP:20230118T165101Z
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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230322T200000
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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230315T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230315T220000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230308T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230308T220000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230226T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230226T150000
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T220000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230215T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230215T220000
DTSTAMP:20230118T164033Z
CREATED:20221116T190915Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230208T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230208T220000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T223000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230125T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230125T220000
DTSTAMP:20230118T161139Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230118T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230118T220000
DTSTAMP:20221209T011230Z
CREATED:20221116T010538Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. John Abbondanza - The Greats in Vision Therapy: series of Firechat Interviews with Brad Habermehl
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Brad Habermehl for an interview with one of the Greats in Vision therapy: \nDr. John Abbondanza\, head of OEPF Clinical Curriculum Faculty \nRegister here
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/dr-john-abbondanza-the-greats-in-vision-therapy-series-of-firechat-interviews-with-brad-habermehl/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221203T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221204T140000
DTSTAMP:20221115T160426Z
CREATED:20220920T235031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T160426Z
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SUMMARY:Applied Concepts Grand Rounds Course-Temporal Competence in Vis.Sensation
DESCRIPTION:This is the first of a series of courses with innovative and bold ideas\nTemporal Competence in Visual Sensation with Dr. Eric Hussey. \nA clinician look at sensory binocularity and the supporting visual neuroscience \nPlease note this is a 2×3 hour event. In total 6 hours of CE credits. There is only one registration fee for both days. The event will be on December 3 and 4 ( second day) from 11 AM EST-2 PM EST/8 AM PCT- 11 AM PCT \n  \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/applied-concepts-grand-rounds-lecture-temporal-competence-in-vissensation-tickets-354817808617
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/applied-concepts-grand-rounds-lecture-temporal-competence-in-vis-sensation/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221107
DTSTAMP:20220201T203138Z
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SUMMARY:Follow-up to Multisensory Model Neurological Implications for Improved Optometric Success and Treatment
DESCRIPTION:12- hour course presented in two six-hour lectures. \nWe live in a highly sensory world in which we are continually bombarded with information from each of our different senses. Although optometry has attempted to isolate visual skills for diagnosis and treatment\, the latest research indicates that we learn more effectively with multisensory integration mechanisms that support intersensory interaction. Now we have the tools to communicate effectively and create true success with all patients.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/follow-up-to-multisensory-model-neurological-implications-for-improved-optometric-success-and-treatment/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221024
DTSTAMP:20220127T172202Z
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SUMMARY:Troubleshooting Your VT: A Deep Dive into Making VT Successful for Your Patient
DESCRIPTION:This Interactive VT Workshop will Dissect VT procedure to look at effective variations/modifications that worked. 6 hours 2 sessions of 6 hours per day\, total of 12 hours.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/troubleshooting-your-vt-a-deep-dive-into-making-vt-successful-for-your-patient/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221017
DTSTAMP:20211118T050456Z
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SUMMARY:Expanded and updated seminar: In’s and Outs of TBI/ ABI/ Stroke and overall brain injury
DESCRIPTION:A review of structural and functional results of stroke and other brain injuries. The series will include six 2-hour lectures covering essential definitions\, statistics\, epidemiology\, signs and symptoms\, urgent versus emergent issues\, neuroanatomy\, the impact of visual deficits on function\, neuro-imaging\, tips to maximize your optometric evaluation\, treatment modalities\, and plans. The final 2-hour block is dedicated to discussing cases. Bring your questions and we will work through them together!
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/expanded-and-updated-seminar-ins-and-outs-of-tbi-abi-stroke-and-overall-brain-injury/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220822
DTSTAMP:20220208T204154Z
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SUMMARY:Optometric & Syntonic Phototherapy
DESCRIPTION:Neuro-Optometry plays a major role in neuro-rehabilitation of visual dysfunction especially following brain injury\, but also with more common systemic illnesses like high fevers or ear infections.  A medical history of these conditions as well as other stress-related syndromes can reveal potential imbalances in the autonomic nervous and endocrine systems\, which can impact myriad visual functions.  The use of specific frequencies of light applied through the eyes via Optometric Phototherapy can rebalance the autonomic nervous system\, and serve as a powerful tool to assist in the treatment of various visual dysfunctions at their source.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/optometric-syntonic-phototherapy/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220425
DTSTAMP:20211118T050351Z
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SUMMARY:Building Blocks: Vision Therapy for Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Learn about age-appropriate vision therapy procedures for preschool-aged patients from 3-6 years old. Discover procedures to build tracking\, focusing\, and binocular skills. Train on visually-guided gross motor coordination\, fine motor skills\, and visual information processing appropriate to the patient’s age and development. This course will cover optometric vision therapy for amblyopia and strabismus to decrease suppression and improve eye alignment and sensory fusion. Learn how to modify therapy techniques for young children and how to successfully sequence vision training.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/building-blocks-vision-therapy-for-young-children/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Seminars
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