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SUMMARY:Colorado Vision Training Conference (CVTC)
DESCRIPTION:Conference Contact  \nDr. Jennifer Redmond \nDrJRedmond@teamvisionteam.com \nRegistration Link  \nhttps://tinyurl.com/5cr2j6v9\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/colorado-vision-training-conference-cvtc-2/
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SUMMARY:NE Congres of Optometry
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open. This is a 1-day conference offering 7 COPE pending CE hours. Speakers Drs. Sarah Lane and Samantha Slotnick.\nThe NE Congress meeting is being held at New England College of Optometry in Boston at 424 Beacon Street Boston\, MA 02115\nFor more information\, click this link\n  \n \nRegistration is open
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/ne-congres-of-optometry/
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Congress
DESCRIPTION:Theme: “Optomizing Neural Performance: Pushing the Boundaries of Performance Lenses and Movement”  \n  \nMake sure to get all of your materials! Click Here to get your materials. \n  \nSpeakers: \nAmy Thomas\, OD\, FOVDR\, COEP \nDr. Amy Thomas is a neurocognitive optometrist and Clinical Director of the Arizona Vision Therapy Center in Tucson\, Arizona. Since 2008\, she has specialized in brain-based optometric care\, integrating vision therapy\, neurorehabilitation\, and innovative prescribing techniques to help patients with complex visual\, cognitive\, and emotional challenges. Dr. Thomas is certified in multiple advanced protocols\, including the Da Silva Postural Deficiency Syndrome Protocol\, Amen Clinic Brain Health Coaching\, Z-Health Rehabilitation and Re-education\, and Brain Injury Certification for Functional Neurology from International Association of Functional Neuro-Rehabilitation (IAFNR). An international lecturer\, she has presented at ICBO\, NORA\, OEPF\, and other professional organizations\, where she shares her passion for connecting brain science with clinical practice to empower both patients and practitioners. \n  \nPaul Rousseau\, OD\, FOVDR \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. Dr. Rousseau graduated as the Valedictorian of his class at the Southern California College of Optometry in 1992 and is in private practice in Viera\, FL. For his excellence in research\, education\, and vision care\, Dr. Rousseau has received several awards such as 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 many more. \n  \nSamantha Slotnick\, OD\, FAAO\, FOVDR \nDr. Samantha Slotnick has a distinctive background\, with undergraduate roots in behavioral psychology as well as physical chemistry and post-graduate training in behavioral optometry and vision science. She has conducted both functional and anatomical vision research. Her training in visual-motor development has expanded to incorporate the impact of vision on posture\, balance and gait\, via “Lens-based Postural Therapy.” Her current primary focus is her private behavioral optometry practice in Scarsdale\, NY\, “Mind-Body-World Optometry\,” an integrative center for holistic eye and vision care\, vision therapy\, and neuro optometric rehabilitation. She supports many patients through multi-disciplinary collaborations\, children and adults alike. She also provides educational consulting for patients and professionals through video interface\, as well as on site. \nGreat Lakes Congress 2026 \nGLOC-2026-schedule-2-1 \n  \nQR code for registration:\n\nSend information requests to:\nAlicia Wong\n630-491-4941 (office) \ndr.aliciawong@gmail.com \n  \nHOTEL\nSheraton Chicago Northbrook Hotel \n1110 Willow Road \nNorthbrook\, IL 60062 \nhttps://www.marriott.com/CHIOS \nPlease mention the Great Lakes Congress when booking your hotel to receive the proper rate + room. \n  \nRefund Policy \nFull refund up to 30 days before the event \nHalf refund until one week before the event \nNo refunds two days before the event ( will apply credit towards next year)
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/great-lakes-congress/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260222T080000
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SUMMARY:The Studt Practicum
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Studt Practicum this year will focus on the development of visual cognition; a key goal for the successful completion of a Vision Therapy program for children with learning challenges as well as for anyone with any level of brain injury. The theories reviewed\, and practical methods shown are also effective for those who want to enhance their visual skills: athletes\, students and anyone who want to deepen their cognitive reserves. \n  \nSome of the topics reviewed and the activities provided will be surrounding the derivation of meaning and processing known information. The significance of developing pattern recognition will be discussed and therapeutic activities will be demonstrated. Methods for developing visual imagery and embodied cognition will be shared. \n  \nOutline of Dr. Hillier’s talk: \nThe Enhancement of Attention and Memory by Developing Refined Experience with Space\, Time\, and Pattern Recognition \n  \nThis lecture presents a comprehensive model of vision that extends far beyond eyesight\, emphasizing vision’s role in deriving meaning\, predicting future events\, and guiding movement. The speaker explains how the body and environment collaborate—through gravity\, movement\, sensory integration\, spatial confidence\, and abstract thought—to support these purposes. \n  \nA major focus is visual attention\, broken down into focused\, selective\, sustained\, alternating\, and simultaneous attention. Both neurological and environmental influences are explored\, including the roles of the frontal lobes\, sensory discrimination (JNDs)\, and priming. The lecture reviews tests commonly used to assess attention\, such as CVAT\, TOVA\, and Trail Making Test. \n  \nThe second key domain is memory\, framed with standard psychological classifications including short-term/working memory\, long-term memory (episodic and semantic)\, and explicit vs. implicit learning. The Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve is used to highlight the natural decline of memory over time and the need for reinforcement. \n  \nTwo detailed case studies—a six-year-old boy with significant attention and memory difficulties\, and an eight-year-old girl struggling with reading—demonstrate how targeted visual training can dramatically improve functional outcomes. Both children benefited from activities such as the Multi-Matrix Game\, Percon III\, concept pieces\, parquetry blocks\, accommodative training\, binocular activities\, spatial transformations\, and Hart chart fixations. \n  \nThe lecture further highlights pattern recognition as a critical foundational skill for sequencing\, spatial understanding\, and prediction. Training enhances the visual system’s inherently predictive nature\, enabling more efficient processing and decision-making. \n  \nThe talk concludes by underscoring that one of the most important outcomes of vision therapy is the development of stronger attention and memory systems\, supported by specific training strategies such as tactual–visual imagery\, spatial transformation tasks\, the Method of Loci\, mnemonics\, and levels-of-processing approaches. \n  \nMake sure you have all of the materials! Click Here to view all resources. \n  \nBio: \nSAN DIEGO COUNTY OPTOMETRIC SOCIETY – 2019 OPTOMETRIST OF THE YEAR \n  \nDr. Carl Hillier graduated from the University of California San Diego in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. He received a Bachelor of Science degree at Pacific University in 1980 and then graduated as a Doctor of Optometry in 1982. He received his Fellowship to COVD in 1986. \n  \nPrior to graduation\, he helped establish mobile clinics in rural Honduras\, and upon his graduation\, he was given direct appointment as a lieutenant in the United States Navy Medical Service Corps. He was stationed at Balboa Naval Hospital\, San Diego\, where he directed the Vision Therapy Clinic. \n  \nDr Carl Hillier is an adjunct clinical professor at the Southern California College of Optometry\, Illinois College of Optometry\, Western University School of Health Sciences: College of Optometry\, and the International College of Optometry in Madrid Spain. He worked with the United States Volleyball teams for 10 years and provides sports vision training with key players on the San Diego Padres Baseball Team. \n  \nHe has been honored by the American Optometric Association as Sports Optometrist Of The Year\, and by the College of Optometrists in Vision Development by receiving the Getman Award\, its highest award for clinical excellence.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/the-studt-practicum/
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SUMMARY:Southwestern Congress of Optometry 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the date: \n\nSouthwestern Congress of Optometry: January 24th – 25th\, 2026\n\n\nPresenter: Brenda Montecalvo\, OD\, FCOVD\, FAAO\, FCSO\n\nTopic:  Assessment and Treatment of Strabismus and Amblyopia \n  \nSUMMARY \nThis comprehensive course provides a foundational understanding of strabismus\, covering its various types\, incidence rates\, and treatment outcomes. It emphasizes developing a model for successful patient outcomes by building a robust support system that includes elements like proper breathing\, good posture\, and appropriate lens and occlusion techniques\, culminating in the application of optometric vision therapy. \nThe curriculum also focuses on equipping learners with effective assessment tools for diagnosing strabismus and other binocular vision disorders. This includes discussions on entrance skills\, dynamic and static retinoscopy\, and phoropter testing. Furthermore\, the course delves into evaluating patients’ visual sensory and motor systems and provides insights into prescribing lenses\, prisms\, and occlusion\, all with the goal of designing and implementing effective\, high-outcome treatment plans. \n\nPlease contact Dr. Jason Deviney\, OD at drjasondeviney@gmail.com with any questions \nREGISTER AT https://www.ubme.com/event/67089b2b-ca41-493f-a00e-51ea92dd25e5
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/south-west-congress-of-optometry/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260123
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SUMMARY:Michigan Vision Therapy Study Group Educational Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Michigan Vision Therapy Study Group Educational Conference is recognized as one of the very best vision therapy educational meetings in the US. This 1.5 day conference has taken place every year in the month of January in Michigan for the last 40+ years that brings together doctors and vision therapists with a passion for collaboration\, teaching and expanding understanding of methods for helping patients to acquire better vision development through vision rehabilitation/vision therapy. \nFeatured Speakers: \nMitchell Scheiman\, O.D.\, PhD \nCurt Baxstrom\, O.D.\, FOVDR \nScott Lewis\, O.D.\, FOVDR \nDr. David Cook\, O.D.\, F.A.A.O.\, F.C.O.V.D. \nThe entire meeting CE has been approved by the Michigan Board of Optometry for 12 hours of Neuro-Optometry (NO).
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/michigan-vision-therapy-study-group-educational-conference/
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SUMMARY:Colorado Vision Training Conference
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for November 14\, 15 and 16\, 2025. Registration open! \n\nDate: November 14\, 15\, 16\nSpeaker: Amy Thomas\, OD\, FOVDR\, COEP\nLocation: YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park\nRegistration open\n\n\n\n\nCONFERENCE TOPIC Brain Hacks for Vision Therapists (and OD’s!): Crack the Code on Tough Cases\n\nUnderstand “Neural neighbors” that affect and enhance visual function\nLearn about visual processing pathways and how to troubleshoot with anatomy-based logic\nBetter understand cranial nerves and how to harness them through vision therapy\nLearn how to use color\, movement\, and sensory strategies to stabilize emotions and attention\nTake home fun\, clinic-ready activities that reinforce brain-based gains and that you can use when you get back to work on Monday\n\nWhether you’re new to neurology or looking to deepen your toolbox\, this course will give you the clarity and confidence to bring the brain into your therapy room—without needing a neuroscience degree to do it. Come laugh\, learn\, and leave with a whole new lens on what vision therapy can achieve. \nSeminar Location \nYMCA of the Rockies \n2515 Tunnel Road \nLong’s Peak Lodge \nEstes Park\, CO 80511 \nLodging \n\nLong’s Peak Lodge (rustic accommodations) is the conference lodging and is booked through the conference registration site\, and limited rooms are available.\nAdditional individual YMCA lodging is available. Call the YMCA directly at 888-613-9622.\nLodging in Estes Park at https://www.visitestespark.com/lodging/\nConference Contact \nDr. Jennifer Redmond \nDrJRedmond@teamvisionteam.com \nRegistration Link \n\n 
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/colorado-vision-training-conference-2025/
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SUMMARY:Tri-State Vision Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \nTopic: Syntonics \n  \nSpeakers (COPE Pending): \nDr. Teresa Ruggiero \nDr. Steve Curtis \nDr. Daniella Rutner
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/tri-state-vision-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251107T080000
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SUMMARY:2025 Wold Behavioral Vision Seminar and Southern California Regional Vision Therapists Forum
DESCRIPTION:2025 Wold Behavioral Vision Seminar and Southern California Regional Vision Therapists Forum \nMore Information and registration: www.behavioralvisionseminar.com/home \nOne of the last of its kind\, this meeting has been operating annually since the 1970’s. With an emphasis on diagnosis and treatment for vision disorders\, vision therapy and rehab; this meeting equips an optometrist with tools to implement in their practice asap. This family like environment is a great opportunity to network and connect about VT and neuro-rehab. \nSpeakers: \nThe information regarding the speakers and topics will be:\n\n\nTodd Sitterley COVT – Discovering Vision: Inspired ways to foster visual learning with every interaction – Southern California Regional Vision Therapists Forum – Nov 7 & 8\, 2025\nDr. Curt Baxstrom – The origins of strabismus: a developmental and neurological perspective of vision therapy – Wold Behavioral Vision Seminar – Nov 9 & 10\, 2025\n\n\nDetails on: The origins of strabismus: a developmental and neurological perspective of strabismus. \nCurtis Baxstrom\,OD\,FOVDR\,FNORA\,FAAO\, COEP \nStrabismus is often evaluated and managed from an accommodative/convergence model.  This model is beneficial but may limit treatment considerations for the clinician.  A more wholistic model including the development of vision with the neurology of vision provides a much stronger and cohesive model from which to evaluate and treat.  Evaluation of a patient who presents with strabismus should include an evaluation for the type of strabismus (infantile\, accommodative\, excess\, etc.) but should also include the effects of visual motion processing\, bilateral vestibular and motor foundations and so much more.  Lastly vision isn’t simply sensory or motor\, it is sensory motor as the reciprocal relationship of them is critical to the adapted condition.  We will look at these origins and how we can modify vision therapy to make it even more efficacious for better outcomes. This is accomplished with the application of lenses\, prism\, selective occlusion\, tints/filters and vision therapy/rehabilitation. \nThis course will address the concepts and questions below on how to accurately and systematically evaluate and manage the presentation of strabismus in your patients based on developmental and neurological concepts. \nConcepts will include: \n-What keeps the infants eyes straight at birth? \n-Are you born binocular or do you develop it? \n-Can you change the vergence angle or do you simply build fusional ranges? \n-What are the critical differences between developmental vs. acquired strabismus? \n-How do we effectively treat Infantile vs. later onset developmental strabismus? \n-What is the etiology of decompensated phorias \n-How does visual motion\, vestibular input and cervical input affect strabismus? \n-What is the difference between suppression and lack of peripheral awareness? \n  \nThe black and white answer…”IT DEPENDS!” \nThe key is to evaluate the developmental and neurological correlates of strabismus to help guide the use of the appropriate optometric tools.  In addition\, we will contrast the ophthalmological viewpoints of including monocular patching and surgical intervention.  The attendee will return to their office with a better understanding of how to meet the visual needs of each individual patient. \n 
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/behavioral-vision-seminar-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251004T080000
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SUMMARY:NE Congress of Optometry
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for October 4-5th. Registration open! \n85th Northeast Congress of Optometry:\nConcussions\, Sports Vision\, and Visual Snow Syndrome\n12 hours of COPE-accredited education\n​Saturday\, October 4 – Sunday\, October 5\, 2025\nFor more details click here \n\n2025 Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCharles Shidlofsky\, OD\, FOVDR\, FNAP\nNeuro—Vision Associates of North Texas in Plano\, Texas USA \n​ \nBoard Certified in Vision Development and Rehabilitation \nTreehouse Eyes @ Neuro-Vision Associates of North Texas \nConsulting Neuro-Optometrist at Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation-Dallas and Las Colinas\, Texas \nPresident\, Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association \nImmediate Past President and Founding Member\, International Sports Vision Association​ \n​ \n​ \nM.H. Esther Han\, OD\, FOVDR\, FAAO\, Dipl ABO\nDr. Esther Han specializes in neuro-optometric rehabilitation. Her recent clinical interest lies in the evaluation and management of Visual Snow Syndrome. She also sees complex cases from all the metro NYC area with her residents and optometric externs. She is a full-time Associate Clinical Professor at the SUNY College of Optometry and the Residency Program Supervisor for the Vision Rehabilitation – Brain Injury Emphasis Residency. \nDr. Han earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the SUNY College of Optometry in 2001 and subsequently completed a Residency in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation at the SUNY College of Optometry in 2002. \nDr. Han is well-published in the areas of vision therapy\, pediatrics\, and neuro-optometric rehabilitation. She has lectured domestically and internationally in China and Italy. \n\nAllison McCain-Schroeder\, OD\n\nDr. Allison McCain-Schroeder graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2024 and recently completed a Vision Therapy & Brain Injury Rehabilitation residency in 2025 at EyeCare Associates in Connecticut\, an external SUNY College of Optometry affiliate program. Dr. McCain-Schroeder is currently an associate doctor practicing full scope optometry at EyeCare Associates. Dr. McCain-Schroeder has a personal connection with rehabilitation optometry after experiencing traumatic brain injury in college and undergoing two years of vision therapy and rehabilitation services. Her optometric interests include management of post-concussion and dysautonomic conditions\, and visual processing challenges. \n​ \n​ \nRichard Laudon\, OD\n​ \nRichard C. Laudon\, retired from the New England College of Optometry as a tenured Associate Professor.   His expertise was in the realm of binocular vision\, vision therapy\, concussion\, and learning difficulties.  Dr. Laudon has had the opportunity to lecture throughout the United States and overseas.  He is also well published\, addressing controversial subjects such as evidence-biased medicine\, visual hygiene\, and financial independence in the optometric literature.  Dr. Laudon has a special interest in behavioral finance.  He has and continues to teach students and professionals about the importance of properly managing their money. \n\nIn retirement\, Dr. Laudon has become a writer on Medium (rlaudon.medium.com).  His articles focus on issues related to well-being\, health\, and financial literacy.  He has also become an avid softball player and is the Coordinator of the Pioneers Division of the EMASS Senior Softball League in Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/ne-congress-of-optometry/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250303T180000
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Congress 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nFeatured Speakers: \nCurtis R. Baxstrom\, MA\, OD\, FOVDR\, FNORA\, FAAO\, FANO \nDr. Baxstrom received his O.D. degree from Pacific University and a MA degree in Reading from Seattle Pacific University. He opened a vision therapy/vision rehabilitation practice in Federal Way\, Washington in 1992. In addition\, he consults at two local Rehabilitation Hospitals providing Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation services. He is also an adjunct professor at Pacific University is the Director of the Vision Northwest Vision Therapy/Rehabilitation Residency sponsored by Pacific University. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry\, the College of Optometrists in Vision Development\, the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association and the Academy of Neuro-Optometry and is Certified in Vestibular Rehabilitation and Concussion by the American Institute of Balance. \n\nBrenda Montecalvo\, OD\, FOVDR\, FAAO\, FCSO \nDr. Montecalvo is a passionate\, sought-after international author and lecturer in the areas of strabismus and amblyopia\, vision therapy\, neuro-optometric rehabilitation and practice management. She is the author of Visual Secrets for School Success\, co-author of the AOA Brain Injury Manual\, and author of articles about NOR\, OVT and practice management. Dr. Montecalvo runs the Vision Aces Academy\, is President of the College of Syntonic Optometry and\, is a member of the AOA InfantSEE Committee and the Vision Therapy Task Force. She is Past-President of the Ohio Optometric Association\, Past-Chair of the AOA Vision Rehabilitation Section\, Past-President of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association\, Co-Chair of the John Streff Invitational Lens Symposium\, and trustee of the Vision Leads Foundation. \n\nSamantha Slotnick\, OD\, FAAO\, FCOVD \nDr. Samantha Slotnick has a distinctive background\, with undergraduate roots in behavioral psychology as well as physical chemistry and post-graduate training in behavioral optometry and vision science. She has conducted both functional and anatomical vision research. Her training in visual-motor development has expanded to incorporate the impact of vision on posture\, balance and gait\, via “Lens-based Postural Therapy.” Her current primary focus is her private behavioral optometry practice in Scarsdale\, NY\, “Mind-Body-World Optometry\,” an integrative center for holistic eye and vision care\, vision therapy\, and neuro-optometric rehabilitation. She also provides educational consulting for patients and professionals through video interface\, as well as on-site. Dr. Slotnick is a graduate of SUNY College of Optometry where she also completed her Residency in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation\, along with advanced studies in Vision Science. She has attained Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry and the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. \nShe is eagerly awaiting the release of her children’s book\, But MOMMY\, I can SEE!\, supporting community education on the therapeutic use of lenses\, and where to find optometrists around the globe. Academically\, she has contributed numerous chapters on strabismus. Recent authorships include: “Strabismus: Challenging the Adaptation” in Applied Concepts in Vision Therapy\, 2 nd Ed\, along with contributions to the “Strabismus Therapy” chapter; she also co-authored “Strabismus: Development\, Diagnostics and Rehabilitation” in the book\, Visual Development\, Diagnosis and Treatment of the Pediatric Patient\, 2 nd Ed. Her innovative approach\, with a patient-centered regard for the advantages of strabismic processing\, have yielded the extended seminars\, Tuning Binocularity: The Art of Facilitating Visual Biofeedback and Advanced Seminar in Strabismus: Reorganizing Space\, Time and the Visual Process. Dr. Slotnick sits on the Peer Review Board of Vision Development and Rehabilitation\, the quarterly publication of COVD. She also serves on the organizational board of the Midatlantic Optometric Congress\, providing an annual educational program dedicated to vision therapy and vision development. \n\nJeff Getzell\, OD\, FCOVD\, FCSO (Therapist only speaker) \nDr. Jeff Getzell earned his doctor of optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry\,and has completed a great deal of postgraduate work. He has been invited to give talks\,presentations\, and in-services to groups both in the United States and abroad. Dr. Getzell is a member of numerous professional organizations\, including both the American and Illinois Optometric Associations\, the College of Optometrists in Vision Development\, the Optometric Extension Program\, and the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association. \nDr. Jeff Getzell has written articles for and been quoted in numerous professional and lay publications-including The IOA Journal\, Chicago Tribune\, Chicago Parent Magazine\, Pioneer Press newspapers\, TBI Challenge (e.g.\, the official publication of the Brain Injury Association) and Counseling Today Magazine (e.g.\, the official national publication for school counselors) which have been cited by other authors. \n 
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/great-lakes-congress-2025/
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SUMMARY:South West Congress of Optometry 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nSouthWestern Congress of Optometry presents: \nDr. Steven J. Curtis\, OD\, FCOVD\, FNORA\, FCSO \nRegistration \nA Smorgasbord That Will “Fatten” Your Vision Therapy Success January 24-26\, 2025\nWhat more can you add to your clinical plate that will maximize your patient’s vision therapy outcomes? This course will provide you with proven and effective clinical applications that you may have never tasted! There will be little time to be hungry or bored b cause instead of one theme throughout\, we will be moving through a buffet-like variety of clinical applications that apply to early childhood development through adult rehabilitation; and sports vision training in between. Whether you have been practicing for three decades or three months\, this course will satisfy the craving you have to better\n“nourish” your patients. Be sure to bring large baggies to carry all the delicious clinical assortments back to your office. \nSteven J Curtis\, OD\, FCOVD\, FNORA \nBio\nDr. Steven J. Curtis is in private practice in Columbus Ohio where he provides general\, developmental\, and neuro-optometric vision services. He is on the medical staff of the OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital and the professional soccer team\, Columbus Crew. Dr. Curtis is a fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development\, the Neuro- Optometric Rehabilitation Association\, and the College of Syntonic Optometry. Dr. Curtis’ favorite area of patient care is persistent postconcussion vision disturbances. He has published several peer-reviewed articles in this area and continues his research on a unique protocol of subcortical multi-sensory training. Dr. Curtis was recently awarded the H. Riley Spitler Award for recognition of his scientific and research expansion in the field of syntonic phototherapy. In 2021 he founded EyeLux Integrations\, manufacturers of advanced syntonics technology. When not doing optometry\, Dr. Curtis enjoys playing music\, family\, and travel. \n \nRegistration open!
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/south-west-congress-2025/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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SUMMARY:Michigan Study Group 2025
DESCRIPTION:Register Is Open!\n \n  \nThe Michigan Vision Therapy Study Group Educational Conference is recognized as one of the very best vision therapy educational meetings in the US. This 1.5 day conference has taken place every year in the month of January in Michigan for the last 40+ years that brings together doctors and vision therapists with a passion for collaboration\, teaching and expanding understanding of methods for helping patients to acquire better vision development through vision rehabilitation/vision therapy. \n  \nSpeakers & Topics \nDr. Marc Taub: Prescribing Pearls to Help on Monday Morning \nDr. Carl Hillier:  The Matrix and Applications to Math and Cognitive Development \nDr. Scott Lewis: The Binocular Approach to Amblyopia Treatment \nDr. Alyssa Parz and all: Management of the Non-Committant Vertical Patient \nDr. Brad Habermehl: The Pain of it All \nDr. Nichols: Peripheral Vision in Stroke: Looking at the Field Half-Full \nDr. Ingersol: Iatrogenic Cognitive Deflection: Optometry’s Role as Gatekeeper to the 3Rs \nDr. Renaud: Maximizing Neuroplasticity for Optimal Vision Therapy Outcomes \nDr. Moussa: BV and VT role in myopia management. Review and retrospective analysis of clinical data \nDr. Quaid: Outcome data treating dyseidetic reading difficulties with in-office OBVAT in a VT only setting: What changed when? \nResident Case Report Presentations
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/michigan-study-group-2025/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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SUMMARY:Mid Atlantic Optometric Congress
DESCRIPTION:December 6-7\, 2024 \nRegistration open! \nIt’s time to think about putting the 84th Middle Atlantic Optometric Congress on your\ncalendar. This year the MAOC is returning to the excellent RLA Center in Pittsburgh\, PA on December 6-7.\n\nThis year’s program includes two education tracks\, 21 CE hours total\, featuring Sarah Lane\, OD\, Charlie Saccarelli\, ABOM\, Fred Edmunds\, OD\, Samantha Slotnick\, OD\, Rob Lewis\, OD\, Paul Harris\, OD\, Greg Kitchener\, OD and Steve Gallop\, OD.\n\nAnother unique aspect to this year’s meeting will be a Frame and Lens Experience thanks to our sponsor partners Eyenavision\, Bolle Brands\, Flex Frames\, and others. All in-person registered attendees will get the chance to sit down to an educational frame and lens selection experience and leave the meeting with a new frame and lens package ordered–whether that’s an FL41 Chemestrie Clip\, Bolle Sunglasses with Happy Boost lenses\, or just a new pair for everyday use!\n\nHere are some important details:\n\nVenue:\n\nRLA Learning and Conference Center\n850 Cranberry Woods Dr\, Cranberry Twp\, PA 16066\n\nHotel:\n\nHilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh – Cranberry\n2000 Garden View Lane\nCranberry Twp\, PA  16066\n\nRoom block: Mid Atlantic Optometric — call 724-779-9999 – $129/night\n\nRegistration will open October 15th and we’ll send another announcement then! In the meantime\, contact Steve Gallop at gallopintovision@comcast.net with any questions.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/mid-atlantic-optometric-congres/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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SUMMARY:2024 California Regional Vision Therapists Forum and the Wold Behavioral Vision Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\nNovember 15-18\, 2024 \nRegistration open! For more detailed information \nExclusive Registration Deal Available NOW!  \nRegister for both the Wold Behavioral Vision Seminar and the SoCal VT forum and receive $50 off each meeting registration (a $100 savings) A total of 24 hours of CE available in beautiful San Diego\, California. (Hybrid attendance available) \nMeeting dates:  \nSoCal VT Forum: November 15 and 16\, 2024  \nWold Meeting: November 17 and 18\, 2024 \nHotel Information: \n$174 per night (Must reserve via phone for negotiated room rate) \nIsland Palms Hotel & Marina \n2051 Shelter Island Drive \nSan Diego\, California 92106 \n1 (800) 551-5573 \nReserve your room by phone using the Hotel Reservation Code: VisionHealth2024 (Wold Behavioral Vision Seminar) \nhttps://www.islandpalms.com/ \nReminder: Hotel Deadline is October 1\, 2024 for negotiated meeting rate of $174 per night. Limited rooms available at this price\, reserve your rooms ASAP!
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/2024-california-regional-vision-therapists-forum-and-the-wold-behavioral-vision-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Live Lectures
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241110
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SUMMARY:EYE Symposium 2024 - Near Vision Institute
DESCRIPTION:EYE Symposium 2024\nChildren’s Vision & Learning: A Sustainable Roadmap\nSaturday\, November 9th\, 2022:  University of Washington Bothell\, jointly sponsored by EYE Research Group at UWB and Near Vision Institute \nRegistration \nCHOSE BETWEEN IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL WEBINAR LIVE STREAM FROM ANYWHERE \nTENTATIVE AGENDA \n8:45 – 10:00\nFirst Topic:  Vision Screenings & Identifying Needs:   Vision screening issues in rural communities\, schools and clinics.   Visibility of the issues\, care coordination with schools\, state-level coordination.  Educating parents and communities about resource needs. \n10:30- 12:00\nSecond Topic: Eye Exams: Supporting parents with follow-up plans.  Coordination of care with local providers.  Facilitating eyeglasses and referrals.  Rural Considerations such as distance and finances. \n12:00-1:30\nLunch (provided for onsite attendees)\, Student Exhibits\, and Networking \n1:30 – 3:00 pm\nThird Topic: Nurturing\, Maintaining & Accessing eyeglasses and other needed interventions. How a collaborative team approach can sustain use of needed eyeglasses.  How technology can facilitate At-A-Distance interventions.  Possibilities and realities for improving access in rural areas to reach a sustainable model of school optometry. \n3:30 – 4:30 pm\nBRING IT TOGETHER NOW:  Now zoom out and look at three topics 1) screenings\, 2) exams\, and 3) interventions.   What did we learn?  What new ideas come up?  What training and supports are needed to make things happen in your community? Are there research questions that we can consider?  Are there funding opportunities that we can discuss? Other ideas and progress to highlight from today’s discussions? \n\nA Certificate of Attendance documenting 6 Clock/CME Hours will be provided.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/eye-symposium-2024-near-vision-institute/
LOCATION:University of Washington Bothell\, 18115 Campus Way NE\, Bothell\, WA\, 98011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240920T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240922T100000
DTSTAMP:20240725T202555Z
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SUMMARY:Colorado Vision Training Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \nSarah Lane\, OD \nDr. Lane is a Holistic Optometrist. She has a passion for helping people learn about the visual process. Her approach to offering Optometric Vision Therapy has evolved into a creative combination of traditional Optometric tools\, movement\, mindfulness\, meditation and play. Dr. Lane has been working one-on-one with people of all ages since 2005. Her work has become her passion. After experiencing the power of Optometric Vision Therapy personally\, she committed her career to helping others discover the power of their own vision. Dr. Lane began her Optometric training at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (now part of Salus University). She then completed residency certification in vision therapy and rehabilitation at the SUNY State College of Optometry. Dr. Lane has been the sole provider of care at the FOCUS Center for Vision and Learning\, LLC in Spring Lake\, NJ since 2010. Dr. Lane recently completed a certification through the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy (FMCA) and became a Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach. She is also a 2024 candidate for certification as an Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP). Dr. Lane strives to create an experience for her patients that leads to lasting transformation and improved overall health\, with vision as the guiding process. \n\nVision Therapy: Integration of the Mind and Body \nDr. Lane will present her approach to Optometric Vision Therapy that weaves in an integration of the mind and body to all activities. You will learn a variety of activities to guide your patients into an experience of balancing the nervous system to allow for access to improved visual skills and processing. Included into these presentations will be creative twists on traditional vision therapy tasks as well as many reflex integration inspired movements to incorporate throughout a session. Dr. Lane will also present her approach to offering Virtual Vision Therapy sessions consistent with her mind and body integration philosophy. \n\n 
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/colorado-vision-training-conference-3/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Live Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240915T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240916T170000
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SUMMARY:Northeast Congress of Optometry
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 84th Northeast Congress of Optometry is now open!\n \nDates: Sunday\, September 15 and Monday\, September 16\, 2024\nLocation: Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center\, Westford\, MA\n\nFeaturing lectures by Dr. Susan Daniel and Dr. Mehrnaz Green.\nSchedule to follow.\n\nFor more information\, visit our website www.northeastcongress.com\nOr register here\n\nPlease use this link to book your hotel room before August 16th for the special rate.\nRegular registration ends September 1st.\n\nPlease note: this year\, there is no one-day registration option. If you would like to register for the meeting but can only attend one day\, please note that some of the courses will be split between the two days and you must be present for both days to receive COPE credit.\n\n\nLooking forward to seeing you in person this year!\nNortheast Congress committee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/northeast-congress-of-optometry-2/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240819
DTSTAMP:20240513T185356Z
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SUMMARY:International Congress of Behavioral Optometry (ICBO)
DESCRIPTION:LOCATION:  Ottawa\, Canada\nHilton Lac Leamy\n\nREGISTER\n\nICBO 2024 is coming 14-18 August 2024\n\n\nEvent Contact\n\nLine Vreven\n\n\n\nEvent Location\nOttawa\, Canada\n\n\nEvent Type\nSymposium or CCVC
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/international-congress-of-behavioral-optometry-icbo/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240305
DTSTAMP:20231020T210452Z
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Congress 2024
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!\nSunday\, March 3 & Monday\, March 4\, 2024\nSpeakers: Phyllis Liu and Dave Maze\n\n \n\n Great Lakes Flier Oct 10
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/great-lakes-congress-2024/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240128
DTSTAMP:20240105T003552Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Michigan Vision Therapy Study Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Happy New Year Greetings! \nIn case you haven’t heard\, the 2024 Michigan Vision Therapy Study Group Meeting is coming soon! \n  \nRecognized  as one of optometry’s  finest vision therapy educational conferences\, our meeting is in-person Friday\, January 26\, 2024 – Saturday\, January 27\, 2024 (Noon) and provides 12 hours of Michigan Board of Optometry approved CE including 1 hour of Pain Management. Below\, please find the 2024 MVTSG Program. This year’s registration fee is only $210/attendee (for 1 day or both days). In addition\, the attendees will receive 2 breakfasts (Friday and Saturday) and 1 luncheon (Friday) and a “Pass” into the MVTSG Hospitality Room. \nAttendees  are encouraged to arrive on Thursday (1/25/24) and join in  the MVTSG Hospitality Room (Wolverine AB) starting at 7:30 pm. Here you can enjoy complimentary beer\, wine\, mixed drinks and/or soft drinks\, snacks and engage in the conversations. \nOur Hotel property location is at the Grand Rapids Airport Hilton DoubleTree. We have a special discounted room rate block reserved until January 10\, 2024. Simply book online with the link provided. Or\, if you prefer to call for a reservation\,  be sure to ask for the Michigan Vision Therapy Study Group rate of only $102/night + taxes and fees for a single king or double/double room. \nWe encourage you to act now and RSVP. To do so\, respond to dfortenbacher@wowvision.net and request to reserve your seat. If you are the Doctor registering for your therapists\, be sure to provide their first and last name. Registration payment deadline is January 12\, 2024 which is non-refundable to secure your seat in the meeting. \n  \nFor all who respond with their RSVP request\, we will be sending you a separate email with the invoice to make your online payment which will secure your reservation. Optometry students and residents will be given a 50% discount on their registration. \n  \nOn behalf of the 2024 MVTSG planning committee\, thank you for your participation in making our 2024 Michigan Vision Therapy Study Group Meeting the “Best Ever”! \n  \nWishing you a Happy and Prosperous New Year! \n  \nThursday – January 25\, 2024 \n7:30 pm – Hospitality Room- (Wolverine AB). Relax and enjoy a fellowship\, camaraderie and fun in the legendary Michigan Vision Therapy Study Group Hospitality Room. Registered attendees will have access to complementary wine\, beer\, mixed drinks\, soft drinks and snacks. \n  \nFriday – January 26\, 2024 – Salon ABC \n7:30 am : Breakfast (in the room) \n7:55 am- 8:00 am – Welcome and Introductions –Drs. Fortenbacher\, Habermehl and Moussa \n  \n8:00 am – 9:55 am – Dr.  David Cook- The Emotion and the Art of Vision Therapy with Powerful Applications. Whether it is strabismus\, learning\, sports\, or brain injury\, this presentation will include both procedures and methods of delivery\, illustrating the role of emotion in vision therapy. \n  \n10:00 am-10:55 am– Dr. Brenda Montecalvo – VO Star & Cheiroscopic Tracing: How to Perform and Interpret These 2 Valuable Tests Including a Case Report  \n  \n11:00 am- 11:55 am – Dr. Alyssa Parz\, Dr. Alicia Bultsma\, Dr. Dan Fortenbacher and the Wow Vision Therapy Team- Accelerating Amblyopia Treatment…Fixing Lazy Eye Faster and Better Than Ever Before – Presenting techniques and behavioral strategies that break through barriers to rapid progress \n  \n12:00 noon – 1:00 pm– Lunch – Salon ABC \n  \n1:00 pm-1:55 pm – Dr. Curt Baxstrom- Vision and Math… Numerosity the Synergy of Sequential and Simultaneous Processing. \n  \n2:00 pm- 2:55 pm – Dr. Mohamed Moussa\, Dr. Abeer Ahmed and Kadija Daw- Oculomotor Eye Movements: Importance\, Factors Affecting\, and Different Ways to Improve in Vision Therapy \n  \n3:00 pm – 3:55 pm–  Dr. Neil Renaud-  Magnocellular Training: Why Every Patient Needs It and Why We Should Own It \n  \n4:00 pm- 4:55 pm –Dr. Steve Ingersoll – Exogenous and Endogenous Light\, Photic Regulation of Subcortical Physiology \n  \n6:15 pm – 8:15 pm Dinner – Ganders Restaurant \n  \n8:30 pm-  MVTSG Hospitality Room (Wolverine AB) \n2024 Michigan Vision Therapy Study Group Educational Conference \nGrand Rapids Airport Hilton DoubleTree \nGrand Rapids\, Michigan \nJanuary 26-27\, 2024 \nProgram Day 2 \n  \n  \nSaturday – January 27\, 2024 – Salon ABC \n8:00 am: Breakfast (in the room) \n8:55 am- 9:00 am – Welcome and Introductions –Drs. Fortenbacher\, Habermehl\, Moussa \n  \n9:00 am – 9:55 am – Resident Case Report Presentations: Dr. Jacqueline Dang\, Dr. Crystal Sin\, Dr Madeleine Seidel   \n  \n10:00 am – 10:55 am – Dr. Aaron Nichols – Adult Strabismus and Amblyopia and Improving Functional Goals and Quality of Life \n  \n11:00 am – 11:55 am – Dr. Brad Habermehl – Pain Management \n  \n12:00 noon: Closing Comments – Good and Welfare \n 
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/2024-michigan-vision-therapy-study-group-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240116
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SUMMARY:Kraskin Invitational Skeffington Symposium on Vision (KISS)
DESCRIPTION:The 69th Annual Kraskin Invitational Skeffington Symposium on Vision (KISS) is scheduled for Saturday through Monday\, January 13 – 15\, 2024. The Symposium returns to the Embassy Suites at the Chevy Chase Pavilion location in Washington\, DC USA. \n  \nThe Symposium website – www.SkeffingtonSymposium.org – contains all the information needed to register.  On-Line Registration information is NOW available – see link on the Registration page of the website.  While visiting the website check out all the past presentations. \n  \nThose registering to make a PRESENTATION must complete the on-line Presenter Registration Form to be submitted separately in addition to the on-line registration for the Symposium.  The www.SkeffingtonSymposium.org website has all the information you need to complete your presentation registration.  You will find the Presenter Registration Form located on the Registration page. \n  \nNow is the time to make your plans to attend the 2024 KISS.  The 2024 KISS will offer a new format and will be limited to only 50 registrants.  The Embassy Suites has set aside a limited number of guest suites at a special meeting rate.  Reservations at this special rate are available up to December 13\, 2023.  The Hotel Information page on the website at  www.SkeffingtonSymposium.org provides a link for making your reservation and all hotel information. \n  \nWebsite Link – WWW.SKEFFINGTONSYMPOSIUM.ORG \n  \nPRESENTERS – It is important that you register NOW to ensure your spot to present.  Residents are welcome to present at the Symposium.  Please share this note with your colleagues around the world. \n  \nLooking forward to seeing you in Washington\, DC USA at the 69th Annual Skeffington Symposium.  \n  \nJeff Kraskin \n  \nJeffrey L. Kraskin\, OD\n1757 NE 9th Street\nFort Lauderdale\, FL  33304-4442 \nUSA \n1-202-276-4631
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/kraskin-invitational-skeffington-symposium-on-vision-kiss/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231113
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SUMMARY:Mid-Atlantic Optometric Congress
DESCRIPTION:MAOC 2023 v2 Save the date. November 11th-12th\, 2023 \nRegistration \n  \n \nThe Middle Atlantic Optometric Congress is being held in the Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania area November 11-12; this is once again a hybrid meeting\, so virtual attendance is also possible. Our featured speakers this year are Dr. Samantha Slotnick and Dr. Heidi Bell. Dr. Slotnick will be discussing refractive prescribing in amblyopia. Dr. Bell will discuss a functional approach to concussion care\, as well as including functional vision in a primary care setting. \nOther speakers will be Dr. Paul Harris\, Dr. Gregory Kitchener and Dr. Steve Gallop. \nRegistration will open soon. In the meantime\, if you have any questions\, or would like to be put on the “Please remind me when registration opens list” please contact Steve Gallop at GallopIntoVison@comcast.net. \nWe hope to see you in analog or digital. Check back here for registration\, hotel reservation\, and program details soon.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/mid-atlantic-optometric-congress/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231027T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231030T170000
DTSTAMP:20230824T191720Z
CREATED:20230216T014014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T191720Z
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SUMMARY:Southern California Regional Vision Therapists Forum and Wold Behavioral Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Southern California Regional Vision Therapists Forum will precede the Wold Behavioral Seminar. The two events will be held October 27-30\, 2023 at the Island Palms Hotel in San Diego. \nSouthern California Regional Vision Therapists Forum:  \nThe speaker for the Vision Therapists Forum is Juliet Machado\, \nFor more info\, visit the official website. \nWold Behavioral Seminar \nThe speaker for the Wold Seminar is Dr. Charles Shidolfsky with the topic of New Concepts in Neuro-Vision Rehabilitation.. \nFor more info\, visit the official website.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/southern-california-regional-vision-therapists-forum-and-wold-behavioral-seminar/
LOCATION:Island Palms Hotel in San Diego
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230925
DTSTAMP:20230804T072332Z
CREATED:20221004T175053Z
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SUMMARY:Colorado Vision Training Conference
DESCRIPTION:Colorado Vision Training Conference will be held from September 22nd to 24th\, 2023.\nSpeaker Dr. Phil Bugaiski\, Save the date\, \nTo Register please follow the link below: \nhttps://cvtc2023.eventbrite.com/ \n  \n 
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/colorado-vision-training-conference-2/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Jennifer Redmond":MAILTO:jennifer@highlinevisioncenter.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230912
DTSTAMP:20230822T004437Z
CREATED:20221004T175410Z
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SUMMARY:Northeast Congress of Optometry
DESCRIPTION:September 10th-11th\, 2023 registrations and more info: https://www.northeastcongress.com/\n\n\nWe hope you are having a fantastic summer but don’t forget – the Northeast Congress of Optometry is coming up soon!  \n\n84th Northeast Congress of Optometry\nStrabismus with Hands-on Techniques\n \nDates: Sunday and Monday\, September 10th -11th\, 2023 Location: Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center\, Westford\, MA \n\n \n12 hours CE\n \nSchedule:\n\nSunday September 10th\, 2023 \n  \n8:00   Registration \n8:30   Foundations of Strabismus – Brenda Montecalvo\, OD\, FCOVD\, FAAO\, FCSO \n9:30   The Who\, What\, When\, Where\, Why and How of Amblyopia and Strabismus – Amy Thomas OD\, FCOVD \n10:30 Break \n11:00 Assessment of Strabismus – Dr. Montecalvo \n12:00 Congress Luncheon \n  \n1:30   Retinoscopy for Strabismus – Dr. Montecalvo \nbring your retinoscopes! \n  \n2:30   Phototherapy for Strabismus – Dr. Montecalvo \n  \n3:30   Break \n  \n3:50   The Who\, What\, When\, Where\, Why and How of Amblyopia and Strabismus – continued – Dr. Thomas \n  \n5:00  Dinner on your own \n  \n8:00  Hospitality/Bull session  \nCongress Suite \n  \n  \nMonday September 11th\, 2023 \n8:30   Treatment for Strabismus – Dr. Montecalvo \n  \n9:30   Alternate Vision Treatments for Amblyopia and Strabismus – Dr. Thomas \n  \n10:30 Break \n  \n11:00  Alternate Vision Treatments for Amblyopia and Strabismus\, continued – Dr. Thomas \n  \n12:00 Lunch \n  \n1:00   Success and Fun in Strabismus Cases – Celia Hinrichs OD\, FCOVD \n  \n2:00   Break \n  \n2:20   Success and Fun in Strabismus Cases\, continued – Dr. Hinrichs \n  \n4:30  Closing \n\nBook your hotel before August 10th to get the special Congress rate\nRegister before September 1st to avoid the late fee!\n \n\nFor more information\, visit our website www.northeastcongress.com \nOr register here\n \nLooking forward to seeing you in person this year!\nNortheast Congress committee
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/northeast-congress-of-optometry/
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Congress 2023
DESCRIPTION:Great Lakes Congress 2023\n\nRegistration Link \n86 GREAT LAKES CONGRESS: Performance Lenses\, VT and Automatic Brain Responses (Hybrid). Link to More detailed information \nSpeakers: Virginia Donati OD\, Marisa Kruger OD \, and Constance B. Butler PhD \nConference Dates March 5-6\, 2023 \nSend information requests to: \nJohn A. Loesch\, OD \n215 S. Villa Ave #3 \nVilla Park\, IL 60181 \n708-917-5353 \nEMAIL: \ndrjohnod1@gmail.com \nEarly Registration deadline is FEBRUARY 11th\, vaccination is no longer mandatory in person. \nHOTEL \nHilton Chicago/Northbrook \n2855 North Milwaukee Ave. \nNorthbrook\, IL 60062 \n847-480-7500 \nFEES \nFee Schedule \nOEP Doctors $345 \nNon-OEP Doctors $375 \nFirst year OD grads $170 \nSecond year grads $195 \nTherapists $140/both days; $120 one day \nStudents $5 both days\, includes lunch \nFees will increase after February 11th \nMeeting Schedule is below: \nDoctors Sunday \n9-10 am \nDr Virginia Donati – Managing VT Through Skeffington’s 4 Circles: \n Activity Selection\, Purpose and Demand-Part 1 \n10-11 am \nDr Marisa Kruger – The Brain\, Visual Autonomic and Reflexive Response \n11am-12noon \nDr Virginia Donati – Managing VT Through Skeffington’s 4 Circles: \n Activity Selection\, Purpose and Demand-Part 2 \n12noon-1pm Lunch \n1-1:30pm \nTBD \n1:30-2:30 pm Joint Session with Therapists \nDr Constance B. Butler \nAn interactive presentation of movement from the perspective of a physical \ntherapist and Feldenkrais practitioner. \n2:30-3:30 pm \nDr Marisa Kruger – Cranial Nerves\, Vagus vs Trigeminal Syndromes\, Chronic vs Acute \n3:30-4:30 pm \nDr Virginia Donati – Managing VT Through Skeffington’s 4 Circles: \n Activity Selection\, Purpose and Demand-Part 3 \n4:30-5:30 pm \nDr Marisa Kruger – Optometric Phototherapy\, Application of Light and Vibration \n7:30-10pm \nBull Session in the Waterford Suite \nDoctors Monday \n8-9 am \nDr Marisa Kruger – Postural Changes with Lenses and Prisms \n9-10 am \nDr Virginia Donati – Managing VT Through Skeffington’s 4 Circles: \n Activity Selection\, Purpose and Demand-Part 4 \n10-11 am \nDr Marisa Kruger – The Importance of Visualization \n11-12 noon \nDr Virginia Donati – Prescribing for Myopia: Case Analysis \n12 noon- 1pm Lunch \n1-2 pm \nDr Marisa Kruger – Treatment Activities – Sequencing and Modification to Trigger Automatic Responses \n2-3 pm  \nDr Virginia Donati – To Lens or Not To Lens – Appropriate Lenses in the Therapy Room \nTherapists Meeting \n9-10 am \nDr Marisa Kruger – Practical Activities – Sequencing and Modification to Maximize Automatic Responses \n10-11 am \nDr Geoff Heddle – The Therapists Essential Toolkit – part 1 \n11am-12noon \nDr Geoff Heddle – The Therapists Essential Toolkit – part 2 \n12noon – 1 pm Lunch \n1-1:30 pm \nTBD \n1:30-2:30 pm Joint Session with Doctors \nDr Constance B. Butler \nAn interactive presentation of movement from the perspective of a physical \ntherapist and Feldenkrais practitioner. \n2:30-3:30 pm \nDr Virginia Donati – Managing VT Through Skeffington’s 4 Circles: \n Activity Selection\, Purpose and Demand \n3:30-4:30 pm \nDr Michael Zost – Visual Spatial Awareness \n7:30-10pm \nBull Session in the Waterford Suite
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/great-lakes-congress-2023-the-power-of-prescribing-and-utilizing-lenses-in-vt/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230130
DTSTAMP:20220901T153525Z
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SUMMARY:SouthWest Congress of Optometry
DESCRIPTION:The SWCO (SouthWest Congress of Optometry) will have its annual meeting on January 27-28-29\, 2023.  We will have speakers Patti Andrich and Alexander Andrich doing primitive reflexes and incorporating that into Learning\, Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries\, and Sports vision. \nSouthwestern Congress of Optometry Presents: \n  \nAlex Andrich\, OD\, FCOVD \nPatti Andrich\, COVT\, OTR/L \nPrimitive Reflexes:  Applications to Learning\, Brain Injury & Sports Vision \nFriday\, Saturday\, and Sunday \nJanuary 27\,28\,29\, 2023 \nBio’s: \nAlex Andrich\, OD \n \nDr. Alexandar Andrich is an accomplished graduate of The Ohio State University College of Optometry and a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. He is an acclaimed lecturer on the topics of pediatric/infant vision\, binocular vision disorders\, neuro-optometric rehabilitation\, learning-related vision disorders\, sports vision\, and nutrigenomics related to ocular health and overall well-being. \nIn addition to providing Vision Therapy\, Sports Vision\, and Neuro-Optometric Vision Services\, Dr. Andrich and his wife Patti\, founded The Vision Development Team\, a multi-location internationally recognized training center for providing high-level optometric testing accompanied by therapeutic interventions to improve visual functions and elite performance training for the competitive athlete. \nDr. Andrich has served on the staff in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation departments at University Hospitals Parma Medical Center and MetroHealth. Dr. Andrich is a co-founder and immediate past president of ISVA (International Sports Vision Association)\, representing over 14 countries. ISVA provides training to doctors\, coaches\, and athletic trainers world-wide in the field of sports vision. \nAdditionally\, Dr. Andrich is the team optometrist and performance vision coach for the Cleveland Guardians baseball team\, Cleveland Monsters hockey team\, and other professional and amateur athletes. He is professionally involved with several state\, national\, and international organizations. When he is not busy serving others with his optometry passions\, you can find him enjoying time with his family\, skiing\, and mountain biking. \nPatti Andrich\, COVT\, OTR/L \n \nPatti 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). \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. \nAccommodations: \nDrury Inn and Suites Riverwalk\, San Antonio \n201 N St. Mary’s Street \nSan Antonio\, TX  78205 \nTo reserve your room call: \n1-800-325-0720 or \n210-212-5200 \nWhen making a reservation please reference Southwestern Congress of Optometry or Group # 10031223 \nRoom rate \n$165/night for single occupancy and $175/night for double \nRoom rate cut off December 25\, 2022 \nHotel Amenities \n\nFree Hot Quikstart Breakfast 6:00 to 9:30 am– waffles\, scrambled eggs\, biscuits & gravy\, sausage & more\nFree Evening Drinks and Snacks – 5:30 to 7:00 pm each evening\, relax and enjoy a rotating menu of hot foods and cold beverages\nFree wireless internet access in all rooms and the lobby\nBusiness Center\, fitness center and pool are available. You can print your boarding pass in the Business Center.\nAccess to the famous San Antonio Riverwalk\nOnsite covered overnight parking is available at a charge of $19.00 plus tax per day.\n\nRegistration: \n  \nName: _______________________________________________ \n  \nAddress: _____________________________________________ \n  \n_______________________________________________________ \nCity: ___________________________________________________ \nState: ______________________  Zip code: ____________________ \nTelephone: ____________________________________________ \nE-Mail: _________________________________________________ \n  \nFees: \nOptometrist:              $400* \nTherapist:                   $275* \nResidents:                  $200 \nStudent:                      Free \n*  $50 off registration fees if registered before January 3\, 2023 (Room cutoff date is December 25\, 2022) \n  \nTotal Enclosed         __________ \n  \nMake checks payable and \nsend registration to:                                                    For further information: \nNelson Greeman III\, OD                                              Fred Brecheen\, OD \n249 Hildebrand Ave.                                                    DrDaddySir@sbcglobal.net \nSan Antonio\, TX  78212                                               972.221.2564 \n210.824.4503 \nGx105@sbcglobal.net \n  \nSchedule:  Milam Meeting Room in Drury Inn and Suites \n  \nPrimitive Reflexes:  Applications to Learning\, Brain Injury & Sports Vision \nFriday January 27\, 2023         9 am to 12 noon – Intro and hands on demo \nLunch 12 noon to 1:30 pm – Enjoy the riverwalk \n1:30 pm to 4:30 pm – Demos and case examples \nSaturday January 28\, 2023    9 am to 12 Noon – PR and neuro connections \nLunch 12 noon to 1:30 pm – Enjoy the Riverwalk \n1:30 pm to 4:30 pm – PR vision and sports \n4:30 pm to 5 pm SWCO Business meeting \nSunday January 29\, 2023       9 am to 12 Noon – Additional PR activities and Group discussions \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/southwest-congress-of-optometry/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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SUMMARY:68th Annual Skeffington Symposium
DESCRIPTION:68th Annual Skeffington Symposium (Hybrid)\nREGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN \n  \nJoin us in 2023 in the warmth of \n Fort Lauderdale\, Florida USA \n  \n KISS 2023 will continue be In-Person and Virtual \nThe 68th Annual Kraskin Invitational Skeffington Symposium on Vision (KISS) is scheduled for Saturday through Monday\, January 14 – 16\, 2023. \n  \nThe Symposium website – www.SkeffingtonSymposium.org – is now available with all needed information.  On-Line Registration information is NOW available – see link on the Registration page of the website.  While visiting the website check out all the past presentations. \n  \nThe KISS website at www.SkeffingtonSymposium.org has all the information you need along with the Presenter Registration Form located on the Registration page.  Those registering to PRESENT must complete the on-line Presenter Registration Form to be submitted separately in addition to the on-line registration for the Symposium. \n  \nBegin making your plans to attend the 2023 KISS.  At this time there are no special guest room rates at the meeting hotel.  Should I receive at least 10 room commitment requests from those pre-registered for a special hotel room rate\, the hotel will consider providing a reduced rate for attendees.  The Hotel Information tab on the KISS website at  www.SkeffingtonSymposium.org provides hotel information and alternative hotels within .5 mile walking distance. \n  \nNow is the time to make your arrangements whether it be at the meeting hotel\, an alternative hotel\, or that special location at home – in your office – or anywhere you have that great Internet connection to participate and enjoy all that the annual Skeffington Symposium has to offer. \n  \nWebsite Link – WWW.SKEFFINGTONSYMPOSIUM.ORG \n  \nPRESENTERS – It is important that you register NOW to ensure your spot to present.  Residents are welcome to present at the Symposium.  Please share this note with your colleagues around the world. \n  \nLooking forward to seeing you – In-Person in Fort Lauderdale\, Florida USA or Virtual – at the 68th Annual Skeffington Symposium.  \n  \nJeffrey L. Kraskin\, OD\n1757 NE 9th Street\nFort Lauderdale\, FL  33304-4442 \n1-202-276-4631
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/68th-annual-skeffington-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221114
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SUMMARY:Eastern States Conference
DESCRIPTION:Hybrid meeting this year with the in person at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich Ct. Sunday November 13th.  The speakers are Jack Richman\, O.D.\, Hans Lessmann\, O.D. and Joanna Carter O.D.  The conference theme is A survey in neuro-optometry: development\, adulthood\, injury\, and visual rehabilitation.\nSunday\, November 13\, 2022 \nEastern States Optometric Congress is proud to present… \nA survey in neuro-optometry:\nDevelopment\, Adulthood\, Injury\, and Visual Rehabilitation \nSpeakers:\nimage.png\n Dr. Jack Richman and Dr. Joanna Carter\n \nWhat:  7 hours of COPE approved lectures with these two lively\, engaging speakers!\nFor course information and detailed program\, CLICK HERE! \nWhen: Sunday\, November 13\, 2022\nTime: Eastern Time Zone\, 8:50 am thru 4:30 pm\nLectures begin promptly at 9 am Eastern.  \nWhere:  Coming to your homes and offices!\nThis all-virtual program will be hosted on the iHeartVT platform.\nCome from home!  Gather with docs and therapists and learn together! \nRegistration: Stay tuned for the Registration Link\, coming soon!\nDon’t forget to SAVE the DATE!\nSunday\, Nov. 13\, 2022! \nWe hope you can join us!\nBoard of the Eastern States Optometric Congress \nThe Eastern States Optometric Congress is a proud member of the Affiliated Meetings Committee of the Optometric Extension Program\, bringing educational\, professional and personal enrichment to the optometric community and those we serve.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/eastern-states-conference/
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