Agenda
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- OTHER
- OTHER
- Plennary Hall
- BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
- Plennary Hall
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Pamela Schnell -
Fred Brecheen -
Jeffrey J. Lant -
John Abbondanza -
Justin Chelette -
Katarzyna Dubas -
Bartosz Szeleżyński
Experts: Pam Schnell, Fred Brecheen, Jeffrey (JJ) Lant, John Abbondanza, Justin Chelette
Moderators: Katarzyna Dubas, Bartosz Szeleżyński
1. Key Concepts in Vision Therapy
2. Basic Vision Therapy Program and Customized Extensions for Various Patient Needs
3. Essential Equipment needed to support the Vision Therapy in office
4. What a Therapy Session Should Look Like
5. Follow-up Visits, When to Schedule Post-Session Visits, and How to Conduct Examinations
6.What to Do with Patients Not Engaged in Therapy
- BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
- Workshop A
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Charles Shidlofsky
- BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
- Workshop B
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Patti Andrich
- BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
- Workshop C
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Alex Andrich
- BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
- Workshop D
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Jarrod Davies
- BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
- Workshop A
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Charles Shidlofsky
- BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
- Workshop B
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Patti Andrich
- BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
- Workshop C
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Alex Andrich
- BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
- Workshop D
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Jarrod Davies
- OTHER
- BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
- Plennary Hall
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Pamela Schnell
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Fred Brecheen
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Jeffrey J. Lant
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John Abbondanza
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Justin Chelette
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Katarzyna Dubas
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Bartosz Szeleżyński
Experts: Pam Schnell, Fred Brecheen, Jeffrey (JJ) Lant, John Abbondanza, Justin Chelette
Moderators: Katarzyna Dubas, Bartosz Szeleżyński
1. Holistic Patient Observations - How muscle tone, asymmetry, motor behaviour, breathing, occlusion and inform VT planning and progress decisions
2. Recognizing Gross Motor Issues and Integrating Them into VT Planning
3. Eye Movement Disorder Therapy
4. Fixation Disorders5. Spatial Orientation Disorders
- BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
- Workshop A
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Charles Shidlofsky
- BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
- Workshop B
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Patti Andrich
- BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
- Workshop C
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Alex Andrich
- BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
- Workshop D
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Jarrod Davies
- OTHER
- BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
- Workshop A
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Charles Shidlofsky
- BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
- Workshop B
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Patti Andrich
- BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
- Workshop C
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Alex Andrich
- BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
- Workshop D
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Jarrod Davies
- BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
- Plennary Hall
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Pamela Schnell
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Fred Brecheen
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Jeffrey J. Lant
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John Abbondanza
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Justin Chelette
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Katarzyna Dubas
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Bartosz Szeleżyński
Experts: Pam Schnell, Fred Brecheen, Jeffrey (JJ) Lant, John Abbondanz, Justin Chelette
Moderators: Katarzyna Dubas, Bartosz Szeleżyński
1. Accommodation Disorders
2. Vergence Dysfunctions
3. Integrate anti‑suppression technique
4. Central-peripheral processing disorders
5. Realistic endpoints, plateau recognition, and when to pause or transition care, tying back to patient engagement, functional goals in VT
- PRESBIOPIA
- Workshop A
- PRESBIOPIA
- Workshop B
- PRESBIOPIA
- Workshop C
- PRESBIOPIA
- Workshop D
- OTHER
- DOUBLE VISION
- Plennary Hall
Rob Lewis Understanding and dealing with diplopia in the context of developmental strabismus There are significant concerns among the visual care community about the possibility of developin...
Rob Lewis
Understanding and dealing with diplopia in the context of developmental strabismus
There are significant concerns among the visual care community about the possibility of developing permanent or persistent double vision following interventions for strabismus. The discussion will include an explanation of persistent misunderstandings about visual development, the nature of diplopia and the organization of the visual field that lead to persistent concerns about diplopia in the treatment of strabismus. This presentation will discuss why diplopia is sometimes encountered following surgery for strabismus, why diplopia need not be a permanent outcome, and will discuss the management and elimination of diplopia, when present, through a combination of lenses and Visual Therapy. Selected visual therapy techniques will be demonstrated in the workshops.
Vassilis Kokotas
Re-aligning vision: Working behind the scenes to treat diplopia
The presentation will focus on the reasoning for diplopia management during a Vision Training program. Diplopia is often faced with fear as a symptom but it can be used also as a feedback mechanism for recalibrating binocularity and increasing awareness. As therapists we can reframe and alter the conditions under which our patients' experiences will guide them to a therapeutic result. Optical, perceptual and communication parameters will be discussed in order to provide the necessary background for providing successful treatment and setting the basis for what will be presented during the workshops.
Paul Harris and Matt Mathews
The Clinical Evaluation and Management of Patients Who Present with Diplopia
Dr. Harris will present a protocol for assessing double vision when you encounter it. In the two workshops he will present key elements of both the assessment (workshop 1) and treatment options which complement VT (workshop 2) when helping the patient with double vision in reestablishing their symmetrical use of self. One of the big fears we share is creating constant double vision with their patient. Dr. Harris will tell the story of his one and only case that ended with his patient Matt Mathews having constant double vision. Matt, who was 16 years old at the time of starting VT in 1982, will be part of the presentation and talk about his experience in VT and his successful life.
Glen Steele
The Critical Link Between Vision and Overall Development
This course will briefly outline the critical importance of vision in overall development and why it is important to identify issues early. There will be discussion of HOW the process of vision directs and influences all action(s) that are so important during development. Also, the course will include methods for examination of the typical child including management.
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Paul Harris -
Glen Steele -
Herbert Mathews -
Robin Lewis -
Vassilis Kokotas -
Katarzyna Pydzik -
Maria Tarasoudis
Experts: Paul Harris, Glen Steele, Herbert Mathews, Robin Lewis, Vassilis Kokotas
Moderators: Katarzyna Pydzik, Maria Tarasoudis
Panel 1. The Clinical Evaluation and Management of Patients Who Present with Diplopia
1. The key importance of vision in overall development
2. Early identification of visual disorders
3. Examination methods for a typically developing child, including principles of management and therapeutic intervention
4. Protocol for the assessment of double vision (diplopia)
5. How to support a patient with double vision in regaining symmetrical use of their own body
6. The risk of inducing permanent double vision in a patient following vision therapy
7. Permanent double vision in a patient – experiences with VT and changes in everyday life: the true story of Matt Mathews
- PRESBIOPIA
- Workshop A
- PRESBIOPIA
- Workshop B
- PRESBIOPIA
- Workshop C
- PRESBIOPIA
- Workshop D
- OTHER
- Sala WARSZAWA - poziom 0
- OTHER
- Centrum Fabryczna Kraków
- PRESBIOPIA
- Workshop A
- PRESBIOPIA
- Workshop B
- PRESBIOPIA
- Workshop C
- PRESBIOPIA
- Workshop D
- PRESBIOPIA
- Workshop E
- DOUBLE VISION
- Plennary Hall
Rob Lewis Understanding and dealing with diplopia in the context of developmental strabismus There are significant concerns among the visual care community about the possibility of developin...
Rob Lewis
Understanding and dealing with diplopia in the context of developmental strabismus
There are significant concerns among the visual care community about the possibility of developing permanent or persistent double vision following interventions for strabismus. The discussion will include an explanation of persistent misunderstandings about visual development, the nature of diplopia and the organization of the visual field that lead to persistent concerns about diplopia in the treatment of strabismus. This presentation will discuss why diplopia is sometimes encountered following surgery for strabismus, why diplopia need not be a permanent outcome, and will discuss the management and elimination of diplopia, when present, through a combination of lenses and Visual Therapy. Selected visual therapy techniques will be demonstrated in the workshops.
Vassilis Kokotas
Re-aligning vision: Working behind the scenes to treat diplopia
The presentation will focus on the reasoning for diplopia management during a Vision Training program. Diplopia is often faced with fear as a symptom but it can be used also as a feedback mechanism for recalibrating binocularity and increasing awareness. As therapists we can reframe and alter the conditions under which our patients' experiences will guide them to a therapeutic result. Optical, perceptual and communication parameters will be discussed in order to provide the necessary background for providing successful treatment and setting the basis for what will be presented during the workshops.
Paul Harris and Matt Mathews
The Clinical Evaluation and Management of Patients Who Present with Diplopia
Dr. Harris will present a protocol for assessing double vision when you encounter it. In the two workshops he will present key elements of both the assessment (workshop 1) and treatment options which complement VT (workshop 2) when helping the patient with double vision in reestablishing their symmetrical use of self. One of the big fears we share is creating constant double vision with their patient. Dr. Harris will tell the story of his one and only case that ended with his patient Matt Mathews having constant double vision. Matt, who was 16 years old at the time of starting VT in 1982, will be part of the presentation and talk about his experience in VT and his successful life.
Glen Steele
The Critical Link Between Vision and Overall Development
This course will briefly outline the critical importance of vision in overall development and why it is important to identify issues early. There will be discussion of HOW the process of vision directs and influences all action(s) that are so important during development. Also, the course will include methods for examination of the typical child including management.
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Paul Harris
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Glen Steele
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Herbert Mathews
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Robin Lewis
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Vassilis Kokotas
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Katarzyna Pydzik
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Maria Tarasoudis
Experts: Paul Harris, Glen Steele, Herbert Mathews, Robin Lewis, Vassilis Kokotas
Moderators: Katarzyna Pydzik, Maria Tarasoudis
Panel 2. Optical, Perceptual, and Communication Aspects Essential for Effective Diplopia Management
1. Misconceptions about the nature of diplopia and the organization of the visual field
2. The possibility of permanent or persistent double vision following surgical intervention for strabismus
3. Why diplopia does not have to be a permanent consequence of surgical intervention
4. Management and elimination of double vision through a combination of corrective lenses and vision therapy
5. Rationale for management within a training program for patients with double vision
6. Double vision as a feedback mechanism for rebuilding binocular vision
- PRESBIOPIA
- Workshop E
- PRESBIOPIA
- Workshop A
- PRESBIOPIA
- Workshop B
- PRESBIOPIA
- Workshop D
- PRESBIOPIA
- Workshop C
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Paulina Szymankiewicz
- PRESBIOPIA
- Workshop E
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Michał Dziedzic
- OTHER
- PRESBIOPIA
- Workshop E
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Michał Dziedzic
Marcin Piosik
- OTHER
- Plennary Hall
- BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
- Workshop A
Gross Motor Movement / - Fred Brecheen, OD, COEP We will explore the Anti-Gravity Circle in Skeffington's Four Circles of Vision - the "Where Am I" circle. Necessary components include the v...
Gross Motor Movement / - Fred Brecheen, OD, COEP We will explore the Anti-Gravity Circle in Skeffington's Four Circles of Vision - the "Where Am I" circle.
Necessary components include the vestibular system and balance, body schema and tone, motor behavior and asymmetry, and crossing the midline. These areas should show how the three body triangles work together. Good gross motor control leads to good fine motor control and better binocular vision.
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Fred Brecheen
- BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
- Workshop B
In this workshop, we will address the major types of ocular movements. How do we assess these in clinic? How do we diagnose and classify various disorders of ocular motility? What are the be...
In this workshop, we will address the major types of ocular movements. How do we assess these in clinic? How do we diagnose and classify various disorders of ocular motility? What are the best ways to manage patients with oculomotor dysfunctions? The workshop will include hands-on demonstrations and an opportunity to practice various tests and therapies commonly used in clinical practice.
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Pamela Schnell
- BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
- Workshop C
Want to help your patients beyond prescribing glasses or contact lenses? Learn and practice techniques you can apply immediately in treating common non-strabismic binocular vision problems s...
Want to help your patients beyond prescribing glasses or contact lenses? Learn and practice techniques you can apply immediately in treating common non-strabismic binocular vision problems such as convergence insufficiency and others, with vision therapy. Learn how to guide a patient using modern vision therapy techniques and tools to better utilize their visual process and understand space.
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Jeffrey J. Lant
- BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
- Workshop D
Much attention is paid to central vision within optometry. What is the visual acuity, can we correct them to 20/20, etc. While this is important, being able to effectively utilize peripher...
Much attention is paid to central vision within optometry. What is the visual acuity, can we correct them to 20/20, etc. While this is important, being able to effectively utilize peripheral vision can have a significant impact on patient function in their daily lives, such as in school, work, and playing sports. This workshop lays the foundation of central-peripheral processing and reviews basic techniques that should be part of every vision therapy program. Active ‘hands-on’ participation is expected from all attendees.
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John Abbondanza
- PRESBIOPIA
- Plennary Hall
PRESBYOPIA-MANAGEMMENT - STARCZOWZROCZNOŚĆ! The number one reason for visiting the optometrist – is near vision problems. At the same time, this topic does not get the attention it deserves...
PRESBYOPIA-MANAGEMMENT - STARCZOWZROCZNOŚĆ!
The number one reason for visiting the optometrist – is near vision problems. At the same time, this topic does not get the attention it deserves at clinical conferences and in the optometric literature within our field. Myopia-management gets all the attention, while presbyopia maybe has much more potential in our field. Optometria 2026 in Kraków is an exception to that rule, and ís taking presbyopia-management seriously. The key word here is ‘management’ as we should – like in myopia management – focus on and consider áll options to satisfy the patient – that could include (but is not limited to) contact lenses: surgical interventions and even pharmaceutical are possibilities too, apart from glasses. The problem often is that in English literature for instance, there is no good word for ‘presbyopia’ in the general public to discuss this. Therefore, patients come in saying they ‘need reading glasses’. This is channeling a need (a near vision demand) towards a product. In presbyopia management we should turn this around and meticulously analyze and define the near vision demand the patient is desiring and thén talk about suitable options. Including contact lenses, which can offer some great advantages over other options. It all starts with good communication, and what really helps is that in Polish you seem to have a term called ‘starczowzroczność’, that other languages lack. This is a very nice – neutral – starting point to start the presbyopia journey, to discuss the clinical consequences and to come to best possible solution.
1. Changes in refraction and binocular vision in presbyopic patients - Susan Gromacki (20min)
This presentation will discuss the impact of presbyopia on the ocular system; in particular, on accommodation, distance and near vision, the vergence system, contrast sensitivity, and general visual function.
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Susan Gromacki -
Eef van der Worp -
Dorota H. Szczęsna-Iskander -
Tomasz Popielewski
Experts: Susan Gromacki, Eef van der Worp
Moderators: Dorota Szczęsna-Iskander, Tomasz Popielewski
1. Changes in refraction and binocular vision in presbyopic patients
2. Clinical consequences of presbyopia
3. How to select the appropriate near addition?
- OTHER
- OTHER
- Sala WARSZAWA - poziom 0
- BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
- Workshop A
Gross Motor Movement / - Fred Brecheen, OD, COEP We will explore the Anti-Gravity Circle in Skeffington's Four Circles of Vision - the "Where Am I" circle. Necessary components include the v...
Gross Motor Movement / - Fred Brecheen, OD, COEP We will explore the Anti-Gravity Circle in Skeffington's Four Circles of Vision - the "Where Am I" circle.
Necessary components include the vestibular system and balance, body schema and tone, motor behavior and asymmetry, and crossing the midline. These areas should show how the three body triangles work together. Good gross motor control leads to good fine motor control and better binocular vision.
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Fred Brecheen
- BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
- Workshop B
In this workshop, we will address the major types of ocular movements. How do we assess these in clinic? How do we diagnose and classify various disorders of ocular motility? What are the be...
In this workshop, we will address the major types of ocular movements. How do we assess these in clinic? How do we diagnose and classify various disorders of ocular motility? What are the best ways to manage patients with oculomotor dysfunctions? The workshop will include hands-on demonstrations and an opportunity to practice various tests and therapies commonly used in clinical practice.
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Pamela Schnell
- BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
- Workshop C
Want to help your patients beyond prescribing glasses or contact lenses? Learn and practice techniques you can apply immediately in treating common non-strabismic binocular vision problems s...
Want to help your patients beyond prescribing glasses or contact lenses? Learn and practice techniques you can apply immediately in treating common non-strabismic binocular vision problems such as convergence insufficiency and others, with vision therapy. Learn how to guide a patient using modern vision therapy techniques and tools to better utilize their visual process and understand space.
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Jeffrey J. Lant
- BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
- Workshop D
Much attention is paid to central vision within optometry. What is the visual acuity, can we correct them to 20/20, etc. While this is important, being able to effectively utilize peripher...
Much attention is paid to central vision within optometry. What is the visual acuity, can we correct them to 20/20, etc. While this is important, being able to effectively utilize peripheral vision can have a significant impact on patient function in their daily lives, such as in school, work, and playing sports. This workshop lays the foundation of central-peripheral processing and reviews basic techniques that should be part of every vision therapy program. Active ‘hands-on’ participation is expected from all attendees.
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John Abbondanza
- PRESBIOPIA
- Plennary Hall
3. Presbyopia correction in irregular corneas - Susan Gromacki (20min) Our patients with irregular corneas develop presbyopia, too. One of the world's experts in specialty contact len...
3. Presbyopia correction in irregular corneas - Susan Gromacki (20min)
Our patients with irregular corneas develop presbyopia, too. One of the world's experts in specialty contact lens fitting will discuss how to optimally correct these patients for distance, intermediate and near.
5. Pharmacological solutions for presbyopes - Susan Gromacki (20min)
There are four different pharmacological eye drops approved by the US FDA for the treatment of presbyopia. This lecture will present their formulation, mechanism of action, efficacy and side effects. It will also introduce the audience to some other medications for this purpose that are being developed for the future.
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Susan Gromacki
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Eef van der Worp
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Dorota H. Szczęsna-Iskander
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Tomasz Popielewski
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Paweł Wydrych
Experts: Susan Gromacki, Eef van der Worp, Richard Smith, Paweł Wydrych, Patrycja Stawik
Moderators: Dorota Szczęsna-Iskander, Tomasz Popielewski
1. Modern spectacle designs for presbyopia correction
2. Differences in power profiles in multifocal contact lens designs
3. Presbyopia correction in irregular corneas
4. Surgical options vs. visual needs in presbyopia
5. Pharmacological solutions for presbyopes
- BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
- Workshop A
Gross Motor Movement II - Fred Brecheen, OD, COEP This is a more in-depth study to show the effects of lenses and prisms on the "Where Am I" circle of Skeffington's Four Circles of Vision. W...
Gross Motor Movement II - Fred Brecheen, OD, COEP This is a more in-depth study to show the effects of lenses and prisms on the "Where Am I" circle of Skeffington's Four Circles of Vision. We will look into the vestibular system and balance, body movement and asymmetry, and crossing the midline. We will see how these "magical" lenses can cause a dramatic effect on these gross motor movements to lead to better binocular vision.
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Fred Brecheen
- BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
- Workshop B
Accommodation dysfunction is a common source of patient symptoms that is becoming more common in our increasingly digital societies. This 90-minute workshop provides a clinical framework for...
Accommodation dysfunction is a common source of patient symptoms that is becoming more common in our increasingly digital societies. This 90-minute workshop provides a clinical framework for understanding, evaluating, and treating accommodative dysfunction, focusing particular emphasis on the neurological basis of accommodation.
The workshop challenges the prevailing view of accommodation as a purely ocular mechanical event. Drawing on current understanding of cortical and subcortical visual control, attendees will learn how frontal lobe top-down regulation, cerebellar facility calibration, and autonomic balance all contribute to, or undermine, efficient accommodative function. This neurological framing has direct implications for why vision therapy works and how to communicate its mechanism to patients and referrers.
Upon completing this workshop, attendees will be able to:
- Select and interpret a comprehensive accommodative test battery, including nearpoint retinoscopy; accommodative amplitudes; monocular and binocular accommodative facility; then phorometric testing of fused / unfused cross cylinder and NRA/PRA.
- Differentiate primary accommodative dysfunction from vergence-driven accommodative disruption using monocular versus binocular test findings.
- Develop a structured treatment progression using evidence-based therapeutic activities
- Recognize the clinical populations most vulnerable to neurologically mediated accommodative dysfunction, including post-concussion patients, children with attention difficulties, and those with learning-related vision problems.
This workshop combines didactic content with live activity demonstration and attendee participation, making it immediately applicable to clinical practice.
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Justin Chelette
- BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
- Workshop C
Want to help your patients beyond prescribing glasses or contact lenses? Learn and practice techniques you can apply immediately in treating common non-strabismic binocular vision problems s...
Want to help your patients beyond prescribing glasses or contact lenses? Learn and practice techniques you can apply immediately in treating common non-strabismic binocular vision problems such as convergence insufficiency and others, with vision therapy. Learn how to guide a patient using modern vision therapy techniques and tools to better utilize their visual process and understand space.
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Jeffrey J. Lant
- BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
- Workshop D
This workshop builds on the BASIC workshop and introduces more sophisticated activities that further develop the ability to integrate central and peripheral vision and to further learn how t...
This workshop builds on the BASIC workshop and introduces more sophisticated activities that further develop the ability to integrate central and peripheral vision and to further learn how to use vision to guide movement. The goal of this workshop is to learn how to do the activities by being both the ‘therapist’ and the ‘patient’, including Squinchel and Wolff Dowels. Attendance at the BASIC workshop is required prior to taking this workshop.
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John Abbondanza
- OTHER
- PRESBIOPIA
- Plennary Hall
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Susan Gromacki
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Pamela Schnell
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Robin Lewis
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Vassilis Kokotas
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Eef van der Worp
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Dorota H. Szczęsna-Iskander
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Tomasz Popielewski
Experts: Susan Gromacki,Pam Schnell, Robin Lewis, Vassilis Kokotas, Eef van der Worp, Paweł Wydrych
Moderators: Dorota Szczęsna-Iskander, Tomasz Popielewski
1. How to identify the real visual needs of a patient
2. Communication models with patients about multifocal solutions
3. Patient concerns about future vision problems
4. What if nothing fits or the patient is not fully satisfied with the “best of the non-working methods”?
5. How to keep the patient motivated while waiting for a better solution to appear on the market
6. Consequences of using monovision
7. Options for helping patients dissatisfied with surgical outcomes
8. How and when to combine different presbyopia correction methods
A new feature of the conference will be a practical session dedicated to presbyopic cases. Participants are invited to submit cases in the following categories:
1. Patient with distance refractive error and presbyopia correction – high or non-standard visual demands
2. Patient with a large phoria at the limit of compensation
3. Patient with strabismus
4. Patient with anisometropia
5. Patient with keratoconus
6. Patient with post-surgical visual problems
- BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
- Workshop A
Gross Motor Movement II - Fred Brecheen, OD, COEP This is a more in-depth study to show the effects of lenses and prisms on the "Where Am I" circle of Skeffington's Four Circles of Vision. W...
Gross Motor Movement II - Fred Brecheen, OD, COEP This is a more in-depth study to show the effects of lenses and prisms on the "Where Am I" circle of Skeffington's Four Circles of Vision. We will look into the vestibular system and balance, body movement and asymmetry, and crossing the midline. We will see how these "magical" lenses can cause a dramatic effect on these gross motor movements to lead to better binocular vision.
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Fred Brecheen
- BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
- Workshop B
Accommodation dysfunction is a common source of patient symptoms that is becoming more common in our increasingly digital societies. This 90-minute workshop provides a clinical framework for...
Accommodation dysfunction is a common source of patient symptoms that is becoming more common in our increasingly digital societies. This 90-minute workshop provides a clinical framework for understanding, evaluating, and treating accommodative dysfunction, focusing particular emphasis on the neurological basis of accommodation.
The workshop challenges the prevailing view of accommodation as a purely ocular mechanical event. Drawing on current understanding of cortical and subcortical visual control, attendees will learn how frontal lobe top-down regulation, cerebellar facility calibration, and autonomic balance all contribute to, or undermine, efficient accommodative function. This neurological framing has direct implications for why vision therapy works and how to communicate its mechanism to patients and referrers.
Upon completing this workshop, attendees will be able to:
- Select and interpret a comprehensive accommodative test battery, including nearpoint retinoscopy; accommodative amplitudes; monocular and binocular accommodative facility; then phorometric testing of fused / unfused cross cylinder and NRA/PRA.
- Differentiate primary accommodative dysfunction from vergence-driven accommodative disruption using monocular versus binocular test findings.
- Develop a structured treatment progression using evidence-based therapeutic activities
- Recognize the clinical populations most vulnerable to neurologically mediated accommodative dysfunction, including post-concussion patients, children with attention difficulties, and those with learning-related vision problems.
This workshop combines didactic content with live activity demonstration and attendee participation, making it immediately applicable to clinical practice.
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Justin Chelette
- BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
- Workshop C
Want to help your patients beyond prescribing glasses or contact lenses? Learn and practice techniques you can apply immediately in treating common non-strabismic binocular vision problems s...
Want to help your patients beyond prescribing glasses or contact lenses? Learn and practice techniques you can apply immediately in treating common non-strabismic binocular vision problems such as convergence insufficiency and others, with vision therapy. Learn how to guide a patient using modern vision therapy techniques and tools to better utilize their visual process and understand space.
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Jeffrey J. Lant
- BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
- Workshop D
This workshop builds on the BASIC workshop and introduces more sophisticated activities that further develop the ability to integrate central and peripheral vision and to further learn how t...
This workshop builds on the BASIC workshop and introduces more sophisticated activities that further develop the ability to integrate central and peripheral vision and to further learn how to use vision to guide movement. The goal of this workshop is to learn how to do the activities by being both the ‘therapist’ and the ‘patient’, including Squinchel and Wolff Dowels. Attendance at the BASIC workshop is required prior to taking this workshop.
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John Abbondanza
- OTHER
- OTHER
- DOUBLE VISION
- Workshop D
The workshop will demonstrate the use of loose prisms and lenses to increase spatial sensitivity and awareness, leading to the elimination of diplopia if present, with an improved and more u...
The workshop will demonstrate the use of loose prisms and lenses to increase spatial sensitivity and awareness, leading to the elimination of diplopia if present, with an improved and more useful organization of the binocular visual field.
Prisms will be used to increase the sensitivity to visual directionality and the ability to direct gaze to respond to visual likes and differences. One definition of binocularity is the simultaneous comparison of likes and differences within the visual system.
Minus lenses will be used in a progressive sequence to demonstrate the inborn awareness of three-dimensional space, first through one visual channel, then the other, leading to the ability to simultaneously compare, integrate, and organize the light through both eyes into a visual solid in three dimensions commonly known as a stereo volume.
Equipment needed: 3 Hart Charts and blue tack to hang them with. Full diameter loose minus lenses of -1.00, -3.00, and -6.00. Enough of each power that approximately ½ of the class could be using a given power. Two loose prism sets including square prisms of up to approximately 30Δ such as are commonly found in exam rooms.
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Robin Lewis
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Herbert Mathews
- DOUBLE VISION
- Workshop A
Just Look Retinoscopy and Child Development Just Look Retinoscopy will allow one to observe patterns of action toward engagement in a task or activity in a young child as they maneuver thr...
Just Look Retinoscopy and Child Development
Just Look Retinoscopy will allow one to observe patterns of action toward engagement in a task or activity in a young child as they maneuver through the stages of development. Through continued observation, one can assess the child’s stage of development, basic levels of binocular function, ability to engage and sustainability of engagement as they are setting default patterns for future engagements.
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Glen Steele
- DOUBLE VISION
- Workshop B
The goal of what we all do is clear, single, binocular and symmetrical use of the visual system. You will learn things that are helpful to know in working through the first steps of helping...
The goal of what we all do is clear, single, binocular and symmetrical use of the visual system. You will learn things that are helpful to know in working through the first steps of helping a patient reassemble the world following an event which creates double vision. Dr. Harris will show each of these and give a workflow to guide you through working with your patients who present with double vision.
List of activities: Advanced Cover Testing, Looking for non-comitancy, size differences (Cheiroscopic Tracing & the Herrmann chart), cyclo rotations (Double Maddox Rod)
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Paul Harris
- DOUBLE VISION
- Workshop C
Prisms are probably the strongest tools for transforming spatial relations. During this workshop we will use prisms for enhancing binocular function in terms of sensory and motor performance...
Prisms are probably the strongest tools for transforming spatial relations. During this workshop we will use prisms for enhancing binocular function in terms of sensory and motor performance. Some activities will aim in controlling diplopia as a symptom, while others will artificially induce diplopia to increase sensory awareness of both "visual channels". These techniques can be applied in a wide range of patients apart from those suffering from diplopia.
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Vassilis Kokotas
- BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
- Plennary Hall
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Patti Andrich
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Alex Andrich
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Charles Shidlofsky
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Jarrod Davies
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Olga Łazarowicz-Wiszniewska -
Paweł Nawrot
Experts: Patti Andrich, Alex Andrich, Charles Shidlofsky, Jarrod Davies
Moderators: Olga Łazarowicz-Wiszniewska, Paweł Nawrot
1. Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation: Introduction: Syndromes & Inflammation
2. Anatomy of the Visual System
3. Traumatic Brain Injury
4. Stroke
5. Concussion
6. Immunological
- DOUBLE VISION
- Workshop D
The workshop will demonstrate the use of loose prisms and lenses to increase spatial sensitivity and awareness, leading to the elimination of diplopia if present, with an improved and more u...
The workshop will demonstrate the use of loose prisms and lenses to increase spatial sensitivity and awareness, leading to the elimination of diplopia if present, with an improved and more useful organization of the binocular visual field.
Prisms will be used to increase the sensitivity to visual directionality and the ability to direct gaze to respond to visual likes and differences. One definition of binocularity is the simultaneous comparison of likes and differences within the visual system.
Minus lenses will be used in a progressive sequence to demonstrate the inborn awareness of three-dimensional space, first through one visual channel, then the other, leading to the ability to simultaneously compare, integrate, and organize the light through both eyes into a visual solid in three dimensions commonly known as a stereo volume.
Equipment needed: 3 Hart Charts and blue tack to hang them with. Full diameter loose minus lenses of -1.00, -3.00, and -6.00. Enough of each power that approximately ½ of the class could be using a given power. Two loose prism sets including square prisms of up to approximately 30Δ such as are commonly found in exam rooms.
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Robin Lewis
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Herbert Mathews
- DOUBLE VISION
- Workshop A
Just Look Retinoscopy and Child Development Just Look Retinoscopy will allow one to observe patterns of action toward engagement in a task or activity in a young child as they maneuver thr...
Just Look Retinoscopy and Child Development
Just Look Retinoscopy will allow one to observe patterns of action toward engagement in a task or activity in a young child as they maneuver through the stages of development. Through continued observation, one can assess the child’s stage of development, basic levels of binocular function, ability to engage and sustainability of engagement as they are setting default patterns for future engagements.
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Glen Steele
- DOUBLE VISION
- Workshop B
The goal of what we all do is clear, single, binocular and symmetrical use of the visual system. You will learn things that are helpful to know in working through the first steps of helping...
The goal of what we all do is clear, single, binocular and symmetrical use of the visual system. You will learn things that are helpful to know in working through the first steps of helping a patient reassemble the world following an event which creates double vision. Dr. Harris will show each of these and give a workflow to guide you through working with your patients who present with double vision.
List of activities: Advanced Cover Testing, Looking for non-comitancy, size differences (Cheiroscopic Tracing & the Herrmann chart), cyclo rotations (Double Maddox Rod)
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Paul Harris
- DOUBLE VISION
- Workshop C
Prisms are probably the strongest tools for transforming spatial relations. During this workshop we will use prisms for enhancing binocular function in terms of sensory and motor performance...
Prisms are probably the strongest tools for transforming spatial relations. During this workshop we will use prisms for enhancing binocular function in terms of sensory and motor performance. Some activities will aim in controlling diplopia as a symptom, while others will artificially induce diplopia to increase sensory awareness of both "visual channels". These techniques can be applied in a wide range of patients apart from those suffering from diplopia.
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Vassilis Kokotas
- OTHER
- DOUBLE VISION
Techniques to Assess Ability and Progress in Vision Therapy using a Retinoscope Add a retinoscope to observations of your patient during vision therapy to assess the patterns of action with...
Techniques to Assess Ability and Progress in Vision Therapy using a Retinoscope
Add a retinoscope to observations of your patient during vision therapy to assess the patterns of action without verbal response from the patient. Using different lenses as the patient engages in a procedure and particularly as the complexity of the task or activity increases allows you to more carefully assess their progress within the task and throughout the vision therapy program. You can determine ability, effort, sustainability, and release from the task thorough observations made which the patient can apply in future actions toward engagement.
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Glen Steele
- DOUBLE VISION
- Workshop B
This workshop will build on the first one and demonstrates when and how to use prism, spot patches, Bangerter filters, and mono-nasal or binasal tapes. He will also show how to use jump duct...
This workshop will build on the first one and demonstrates when and how to use prism, spot patches, Bangerter filters, and mono-nasal or binasal tapes. He will also show how to use jump ductions for reducing vertical deviations along with discussing the concept of the “leap-frog” prism prescribing to lead and guide reduced dependency on prisms.
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Paul Harris
- DOUBLE VISION
- Workshop C
Working out of the optical instruments can be challenging but it's a unique opportunity to transfer visual skills in real life. During this workshop free space activities will be demonstrate...
Working out of the optical instruments can be challenging but it's a unique opportunity to transfer visual skills in real life. During this workshop free space activities will be demonstrated in order to help our patients appreciate the advantages of binocular perception and integrate them. Emphasis will be given on facilitating or loading each activity to make it a useful experience in different cases.
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Vassilis Kokotas
- DOUBLE VISION
- Workshop D
This workshop will demonstrate the use of Polaroid targets in a progressive series, leading from the use of either visual channel as primary to maintain awareness and lead movement, through...
This workshop will demonstrate the use of Polaroid targets in a progressive series, leading from the use of either visual channel as primary to maintain awareness and lead movement, through the ability to use the two visual channels simultaneously not only to guide movement, but to make subtle judgements of visual space including a stereoptical visual volume seen in three dimensions. Each member of the workshop will be invited to experience the technique as if they were patients as time allows.
Equipment needed: A vectogram holder such as the Dual Polachrome holder sold through Bernell and others. Vectograms including, two sets of Quoits, and the Clown. Vision Assessment Corporation vectographic slides including, Gnome, Frog, and two of either Chain or Gem without central target. Enough Polaroid glasses so most of the group can wear the glasses during the demonstrations if they choose. A badminton racket with the strings removed (Can often be found at a thrift store).
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Robin Lewis
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Herbert Mathews
- BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
- Plennary Hall
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Patti Andrich
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Alex Andrich
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Charles Shidlofsky
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Jarrod Davies
-
Olga Łazarowicz-Wiszniewska
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Paweł Nawrot
Experts: Patti Andrich, Alex Andrich, Charles Shidlofsky, Jarrod Davies
Moderators: Olga Łazarowicz-Wiszniewska, Paweł Nawrot
1. Standardized Testing for Neuro-Optometric Care
2. Impact of Primitive Reflexes, Balance, and Posture on the Visual System
3. Treatment Approaches in Neuro-Optometric Care
4. Passive Neuro-Optometric Therapies: Lenses, Prisms, Tints, and Occlusion
5. Active Neuro-Vision Rehabilitation
6. Special Issues in Neuro-Optometry
- DOUBLE VISION
- Workshop A
Techniques to Assess Ability and Progress in Vision Therapy using a Retinoscope Add a retinoscope to observations of your patient during vision therapy to assess the patterns of action with...
Techniques to Assess Ability and Progress in Vision Therapy using a Retinoscope
Add a retinoscope to observations of your patient during vision therapy to assess the patterns of action without verbal response from the patient. Using different lenses as the patient engages in a procedure and particularly as the complexity of the task or activity increases allows you to more carefully assess their progress within the task and throughout the vision therapy program. You can determine ability, effort, sustainability, and release from the task thorough observations made which the patient can apply in future actions toward engagement.
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Glen Steele
- DOUBLE VISION
- Workshop B
This workshop will build on the first one and demonstrates when and how to use prism, spot patches, Bangerter filters, and mono-nasal or binasal tapes. He will also show how to use jump duct...
This workshop will build on the first one and demonstrates when and how to use prism, spot patches, Bangerter filters, and mono-nasal or binasal tapes. He will also show how to use jump ductions for reducing vertical deviations along with discussing the concept of the “leap-frog” prism prescribing to lead and guide reduced dependency on prisms.
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Paul Harris
- DOUBLE VISION
- Workshop C
Working out of the optical instruments can be challenging but it's a unique opportunity to transfer visual skills in real life. During this workshop free space activities will be demonstrate...
Working out of the optical instruments can be challenging but it's a unique opportunity to transfer visual skills in real life. During this workshop free space activities will be demonstrated in order to help our patients appreciate the advantages of binocular perception and integrate them. Emphasis will be given on facilitating or loading each activity to make it a useful experience in different cases.
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Vassilis Kokotas
- DOUBLE VISION
- Workshop D
This workshop will demonstrate the use of Polaroid targets in a progressive series, leading from the use of either visual channel as primary to maintain awareness and lead movement, through...
This workshop will demonstrate the use of Polaroid targets in a progressive series, leading from the use of either visual channel as primary to maintain awareness and lead movement, through the ability to use the two visual channels simultaneously not only to guide movement, but to make subtle judgements of visual space including a stereoptical visual volume seen in three dimensions. Each member of the workshop will be invited to experience the technique as if they were patients as time allows.
Equipment needed: A vectogram holder such as the Dual Polachrome holder sold through Bernell and others. Vectograms including, two sets of Quoits, and the Clown. Vision Assessment Corporation vectographic slides including, Gnome, Frog, and two of either Chain or Gem without central target. Enough Polaroid glasses so most of the group can wear the glasses during the demonstrations if they choose. A badminton racket with the strings removed (Can often be found at a thrift store).
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Robin Lewis
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Herbert Mathews
