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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/
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240922T100000
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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
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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
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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/
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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/
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231027T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231030T170000
DTSTAMP: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
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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
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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/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230307
DTSTAMP:20230129T204101Z
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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
CREATED:20220805T202342Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230117
DTSTAMP:20221212T212248Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20221004T195152Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221107
DTSTAMP:20221028T184151Z
CREATED:20220819T185039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T184151Z
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SUMMARY:82nd Annual Middle Atlantic Optometric Congress
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the 2022 Middle Atlantic Optometric Congress in Pittsburgh\, PA under the auspices of OEPF. The dates are November 4-6\, 2022. This year’s congress will once again be available for in-person and remote attendance.\n  \nOur featured speakers will be Meredith and Paul Graham from Australia\, Mehry Green from Bethesda\, MD. Hotel information\, other speakers and full schedule to be announced soon.\n  \nThere will also be a workshop on the VO Star led by Gregory Kitchener.\n  \nFeel free to contact me with any questions at gallopintovision@COMCAST.NET   for Steve Gallop\, OD\n\nFull schedule\, hotel\, and registration information can be found at www.iheartvt.org/maoc  Registration is available for single days as well as the whole meeting.\nPlease note this disclaimer: OEPF has no agreement in place with VIVID Vision or iheartvt\, which is a commercial company. We do not collaborate with this entity and are not responsible for any data you share with them. The private organizers of this Congress have their own private agreed-upon agreement in place.\n\nSteve Gallop\, OD
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/82nd-annual-middle-atlantic-optometric-congress/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221106
DTSTAMP:20220921T205409Z
CREATED:20220921T205309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T205409Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Southern California Regional Vision Therapists Forum
DESCRIPTION:Vision Therapy/Rehab & Executive Function SkillsPresenters: Kavita Malhotra\, OD\, FCOVD and Julie (Jules) Petteruto\, BA\, COVT \nDATE(S): November 4–5\, 2022.Location: Island Palms Hotel &Marina2051 Shelter Island DrSan Diego\, CA 92106800 551–5573 refer to WOLD MEETING \nRoom Rates: $169/night registration deadline 10/12/2022Meeting Website: www.socalvtforum.com \nForum Contacts:Lyna Dyson\, COVT – visionhlp1@gmail.comTodd Sitterly\, COVT – vt2020todd@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/2022-southern-california-regional-vision-therapists-forum/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220919
DTSTAMP:20220613T210920Z
CREATED:20220613T210733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T210920Z
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SUMMARY:COLORADO VISION TRAINING CONFERENCE (CVTC)
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Talk Toddlers: A Vision Therapist’s Guide\nIn this seminar\, we will discuss child development\, behaviors\, andmilestones to build a foundation for the management of youryoungest patients in the VT room. The course will explore tried andtrue as well as unique techniques for training oculo-motor deficits\,gross motor\, bilaterality\, binocular and accommodativedysfunctions\, strabismus\, amblyopia\, and perceptual delays withthe infant\, toddler\, and pre-school population. No patient is tooyoung! Come prepared to learn\, share\, brainstorm\, play\, andcreate. Leave with tools and ideas that can be implementedimmediately into your VT room after a fun\, interactive weekend. \n 
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/colorado-vision-training-conference-cvtc/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220913
DTSTAMP:20220624T150418Z
CREATED:20211027T054316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T150418Z
UID:9898-1662854400-1663027199@www.oepf.org
SUMMARY:Northeast Congress of Optometry
DESCRIPTION:Link for more information and registration: \nhttps://www.northeastcongress.com/
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/north-east-congress-of-optometry/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220115T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220117T170000
DTSTAMP:20210902T055251Z
CREATED:20210729T003728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T055251Z
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SUMMARY:KISS (Kraskin Invitational Skeffington Symposium)
DESCRIPTION:This will be a Hybrid event\n\n\n\nwww.SkeffingtonSymposium.org\n\n\nEvent Contact\n\nJeffrey Kraskin\n\n\n\nEvent Location\nWashington\, DC\n\n\nEvent Type\n\n\n\nLink\n\nSymposium website\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/kiss-kraskin-invitational-skeffington-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220114T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220116T120000
DTSTAMP:20211211T005715Z
CREATED:20210915T053639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211211T005715Z
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SUMMARY:SouthWest Congress of Optometry Presents
DESCRIPTION:SouthWest Congress of Optometry Presents: \nCurt Baxstrom\, OD \nJason Clopton\, OD \n  \nThe Vestibular Course \nFriday\, Saturday\,  & Sunday \n14-16 January\, 2022 \nDrury Inn and Suites\, San Antonio\, TX \nDownload registration form: SouthWest-Congress-of-Optometry-presents \nCurt Baxstrom\, OD \nEver since receiving his first pair of glasses in 6th grade\, Dr. Baxstrom felt he wanted to be in a profession that made a difference in people’s lives. During completion of his Doctorate in Optometry in 1984\, he became very interested in the development of vision and its relationship with reading and learning. Professionally he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. He is a consultant to several school districts as well as Good Samaritan\, St. Joseph’s\, Highline Community and Mary Bridge Children’s Hospitals. He has lectured nationally and internationally on visual development\, reading\, dyslexia\, head trauma\, amblyopia and strabismus. \n  \nJason Clopton\, OD \nDr. Jason Clopton graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1999. In 1998 he was awarded “Clinician of the Year” for his class by his professors and the InWave Optics Low Vision Award. After graduation he went into private practice. In 2001 he started the first pediatric and brain injury referral therapy center in Tennessee with his wife Heidi Clopton\, OTR/L\, a pediatric occupational therapist. Dr. Clopton has co-authored two chapters in the book “Visual Diagnosis and Care of the Patient with Special Needs”- First Edition. He has published journal papers and lectures throughout the US and at international meetings on pediatrics\, eye movements\, strabismus and amblyopia\, vision/vestibular\, coding and billing for neuro-rehabilitation\, neurotransmitters\, brain injury\, concussions\, and neuro-rehabilitation. In 2010 he founded/invented and is the CEO of EyeLign Products\, LLC. \n  \n\nSCHEDULE \n  \nFriday January 14\, 2021 \n9:00am – Noon \nNoon – 2pm \nLunch on your own – enjoy the Riverwalk \n2:00pm – 5:00pm \n  \nSaturday\, January 15\, 2021 \n9am – Noon \nNoon – 2:00pm \nLunch on your own – enjoy the Riverwalk \n2:00pm – 5:00pm \n5:00pm – 5:30pm \nSWCO Business Meeting \n  \nSunday\, January 16\, 2021 \n9:00am – Noon \n\n  \nACCOMMODATIONS – NEW MEETING ROOM AND HOTEL \nDrury Inn and Suites\, Riverwalk\, San Antonio \n201 N. St. Mary’s Street \nSan Antonio\, TX  78205 \n  \nTo Reserve Your Room call \n1-800-378-7946  or \n210-212-5200 \nWhen making your reservation\, please reference Southwest Congress or Group number 2448062. \nRoom Rate $162 per night \nRoom Rate Cut-off December 23\, 2021 \nOvernight Parking Fee $19 per day + tax \nLocal Parking on an as available basis \n  \nHotel Amenities \n–        Free Hot Quickstart Breakfast \n–        Free Kickback – 5:30 to 7:00 PM each evening \n–        Free Adult Beverages at Kickback \n–        Free Wireless internet in rooms and lobby \n–        Located on the famous San Antonio Riverwalk \nDownload registration link
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/southwest-congress-of-optometry-presents/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211116
DTSTAMP:20211014T022811Z
CREATED:20211014T021917Z
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SUMMARY:The 58th Robert Wold Southern California Behavioral Vision Seminar
DESCRIPTION:After last year’s canceled program due to COVID-19. We were able to put together our meeting this year. \nThe speaker will be Dr. Glen Steele on Infant and Child Vision and Development. \nThe dates are November 14 and 15 this year and again will be held at the Beautiful Bahia Resort on Mission Bay. \nFor more information contact djaniuk@pacbell.net reconrad@pacbell.net \nPlease contact us ASAP due to the sort notice. \nWe look forward to seeing you. \n\n  \nClick Here To Download Flyer With Full Details
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/the-58th-robert-wold-southern-california-behavioral-vision-seminar/
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SUMMARY:2021 Wold Behavioral Vision Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Glen Steele as the speaker for this event. Make sure to save the date!
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/2021-wold-behavioral-vision-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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UID:9896-1636848000-1636934399@www.oepf.org
SUMMARY:Eastern States Optometric Congress
DESCRIPTION:Online conference with speakers Samantha Slotnicj and Marc Taub
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/eastern-states-optometric-congress/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211114
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SUMMARY:2021 Southern California Regional Vision Therapists Forum - "Let's Talk Toddlers"
DESCRIPTION:The theme for the California Regional Vision Therapists Forum will be:”Let’s Talk Toddlers”. \nMake sure to save the date! \nThe Forum is taking place at the  Bahia Resort in San Diego on  November 12th and 13th\, 2021\, under the auspices of  The Optometric Extension Program Foundation.\nSpeaker will be  Jessica Zwilling\, COVT who will be discussing working with  Toddlers in VT! We will also be having our traditional ‘sharing time’\, so we ask you to bring a VT Procedure or idea to share with the rest of us. \nThis is an ‘in-person’ event only!  Masks will be required for all participants for everyone’s safety. \nWe are working on getting a registration flyer put together for the event. For the time being\, here is the information we currently have available:\nTo Register for the 2021 Forum – The Rates are as follows:\nFees Before  Oct 22nd                                                  Fees After Oct 22nd \n Therapist                                        $240 _____                                                     $270 _____\nEach additional Therapist\n(from same office)                          $199 _____                                                      $270 _____\nO.D. with Therapist                       $260 _____                                                      $300 _____\nO.D. without Therapist                 $270 _____                                                      $300 _____\nO.D. 1st year in practice                $250 _____                                                      $300 _____\nO.D. 2nd year in practice              $265 _____                                                      $315 _____\n Optometric Student (no meals) $0 _____                                                      $0 _____\n Exhibitors                                       $275 _____                                                      $415 _____\nExtra meal tickets Saturday          $45 _____                                                       $45 _____\nPlease send your Meeting Registration with your CHECK payable to  Behavioral Vision Seminars with your contact information to: \nBehavioral Vision Seminar\nC/O Lyna Dyson\, COVT\nP.O. Box 766\,\nPoway\, CA. 92074-0766\nTo make Hotel Reservations for the Bahia Resort San Diego – please use this link – \nhttps://www.bahiahotel.com/groupcode?code=SCOVS2020. \nFor more information\, please contact:\nLyna Dyson\, COVT –  visionhlp1@gmail.com \nJulie Petteruto\, COVT –  jule…@gmail.com \nLooking forward to seeing everyone and learning more to help our patients!\n\n 
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/2021-southern-california-regional-vision-therapists-forum/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211025
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SUMMARY:2021 Middle Atlantic Optometric Congress in Pittsburgh\, PA
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 MAOC will be in Pittsburgh\, PA and as always\, held under the auspices of the Optometric Extension Program Foundation. \nCongress will start at 1 PM EST on 22nd October and will end at 3:45 PM EST on 23rd October. \nThis year’s meeting will be at: \nSpringhill Suites\n2950 South Water Street\nPittsburgh\, Pennsylvania 15203\nph: 412-488-8003 \nWe currently have a small block of rooms reserved at $129/night + tax \nWe have two very experienced and creative featured speakers – presenting from different continents – for our 81st meeting: \nDr. Owen Leigh will be joining us virtually from Petersfield Hants in the UK. Dr. Leigh will be presenting Learning Related Vision Difficulties – Processes to Emphasise When Working With Students of All Ages and Abilities \nDr. Marsha Benshir from New Market\, Maryland will be with us in person. Dr. Benshir’s topic will be Vision Therapy or Vision Rehabilitation? \nAlso presenting in-person will be Dr. Gregory Kitchener on The Ecology of Visual Training\, and Dr. Steve Gallop offering his Thoughts on a Behavioral Model of Vision. \nChoosing to err on the side of caution\, space for in-person attendance will still be somewhat limited as we will be observing physical distancing and masking protocols. In-person registration will be first come\, first served\, and full vaccination is required for all in-person attendees. \nWe are offering both single day and whole congress options. All meals are on-your-own. \nGo to https://www.iheartvt.org/maoc-2021 for registration and full schedule details. \nRemember\, events on your calendar are closer than they appear\, so make some time for the MAOC\, October 22-24\, 2021. Come and join us in person or enjoy this exciting meeting from the comfort of your own computer\, wherever you may be. Either way\, plan to join us in October. \nPlease contact Steve Gallop (gallopintovision@comcast.net) if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/2021-middle-atlantic-optometric-congress-in-pittsburgh-pa/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210924T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210926T170000
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SUMMARY:Colorado Vision Training Conference
DESCRIPTION:Colorado Vision Training Conference \nDue to the current COVID-19 safety recommendations\, the 2020 Colorado Vision Training Conference in Estes Park has been cancelled. We will look forward to seeing you at the YMCA of the Rockies in September 2021. \nJennifer Redmond\, Jen Simonson\, and Jenna Steffen \nTo register please click on the link below: \nhttps://cvtc2021.eventbrite.com \n\n\nOEPF Staff Contact\nMs. Line Vreven\n\n\nEvent Type\nRegional Congress\n\n\nDocument\n\nCVTC2021eblast FINAL.pdf 3.94 MB
URL:https://www.oepf.org/oepf-course/colorado-vision-training-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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