Agenda - Optometria 2026

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Registration

OTHER
08:00 - 09:00
60 min

Start of the event

OTHER
09:00 - 09:15
15 min
Plennary Hall

Panel 1. Introduction to Behavioral Vision Therapy

BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
09:15 - 11:15
120 min
Plennary Hall

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

P1A. Neuro-Optometry Patient The Exam essentials

BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
09:15 - 10:45
90 min
Workshop A

P1B. Primitive Reflexes

BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
09:15 - 10:45
90 min
Workshop B

P1C. Low Tech testing tools

BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
09:15 - 10:45
90 min
Workshop C

P1D. High Tech testing tools

BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
09:15 - 10:45
90 min
Workshop D

P2A. Neuro-Optometry Patient The Exam essentials

BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
10:45 - 12:15
90 min
Workshop A

P2B. Primitive Reflexes

BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
10:45 - 12:15
90 min
Workshop B

P2C. Low Tech testing tools

BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
10:45 - 12:15
90 min
Workshop C

P2D. High Tech testing tools

BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
10:45 - 12:15
90 min
Workshop D

Coffee break

OTHER
11:15 - 12:00
45 min

Panel 2. Motor and Eye Movements

BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
12:00 - 14:00
120 min
Plennary Hall

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. 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

P3A. Case Presentations in Neuro-Optometry

BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
12:45 - 14:15
90 min
Workshop A

P3B. Low tech treatments in Vision Rehabilitation

BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
12:45 - 14:15
90 min
Workshop B

P3C. High Tech treatments in Vision Rehabilitation

BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
12:45 - 14:15
90 min
Workshop C

P3D. Special disorders in Neuro-Optometry

BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
12:45 - 14:15
90 min
Workshop D

Lunch break

OTHER
14:00 - 15:15
75 min

P4A. Case Presentations in Neuro-Optometry

BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
15:00 - 16:30
90 min
Workshop A

P4B. Low tech treatments in Vision Rehabilitation

BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
15:00 - 16:30
90 min
Workshop B

P4C. High Tech treatments in Vision Rehabilitation

BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
15:00 - 16:30
90 min
Workshop C

P4D. Special disorders in Neuro-Optometry

BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
15:00 - 16:30
90 min
Workshop D

Panel 3. Putting it all Together

BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
15:15 - 17:15
120 min
Plennary Hall

Pamela Schnell
Fred Brecheen
Jeffrey J. Lant
John Abbondanza
Justin Chelette
Katarzyna Dubas
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

P5A. Astigmatism in presbyopia correction using multifocal contact lenses

PRESBIOPIA
17:00 - 18:30
90 min
Workshop A

P5B. Multifocal Lenses Without Secrets: How to Get Started + Case Study

PRESBIOPIA
17:00 - 18:30
90 min
Workshop B

P5C. Discover the tool that lets you create the most precise progressive lenses

PRESBIOPIA
17:00 - 18:30
90 min
Workshop C

P5D. Ocular Surface Diagnostics in Everyday Optometric Practice – Tear Film and Meibomian Gland Analysis Using the IDRA Device

PRESBIOPIA
17:00 - 18:30
90 min
Workshop D

Coffee break

OTHER
17:15 - 17:45
30 min

Panel 1. The Clinical Evaluation and Management of Patients Who Present with Diplopia

DOUBLE VISION
17:45 - 20:00
135 min
Plennary Hall

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

P6D. Digital Eye Strain and Toric Contact Lenses

PRESBIOPIA
18:30 - 20:00
90 min
Workshop D

P6A. Astigmatism in presbyopia correction using multifocal contact lenses

PRESBIOPIA
18:30 - 20:00
90 min
Workshop A

P6B. What Good Contact Lens Fitting REALLY Means – The Less Obvious Aspects of Lens Selection

PRESBIOPIA
18:30 - 20:00
90 min
Workshop B

P6C. What an Optometrist Should Know About OCT and Its Results?

PRESBIOPIA
18:30 - 20:00
90 min
Workshop C

S1A. Biometry as a standard in myopia control

PRESBIOPIA
09:00 - 10:30
90 min
Workshop A

S1B. Achieve Scleral Lens Simplicity with Zenlens, the Enlightened Scleral

PRESBIOPIA
09:00 - 10:30
90 min
Workshop B

S1C. Beyond Routine Practice – Challenging Contact Lens Fitting Case

PRESBIOPIA
09:00 - 10:30
90 min
Workshop C

S1D. From Stress to Success – Practical Strategies for Teaching Contact Lens Application

PRESBIOPIA
09:00 - 10:30
90 min
Workshop D

S1E. IntelliSense - technology that “sees” more. Advanced measurement and personalization of the latest HOYA MySense lenses.

PRESBIOPIA
09:00 - 09:45
45 min
Workshop E

Panel 2. Optical, Perceptual, and Communication Aspects Essential for Effective Diplopia Management

DOUBLE VISION
09:00 - 11:15
135 min
Plennary Hall

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 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

S2E. IntelliSense - technology that “sees” more. Advanced measurement and personalization of the latest HOYA MySense lenses.

PRESBIOPIA
09:45 - 10:30
45 min
Workshop E

S2A. Biometry as a standard in myopia control

PRESBIOPIA
10:30 - 12:00
90 min
Workshop A

S2B. Design Strikingly Precise Ortho-K Lenses in Seconds with the Arise Ortho-K Platform

PRESBIOPIA
10:30 - 12:00
90 min
Workshop B

S2C. Key elements in selecting progressive lenses

PRESBIOPIA
10:30 - 12:00
90 min
Workshop C

S2D. What an Optometrist Should Know About Keratoconus?

PRESBIOPIA
10:30 - 12:00
90 min
Workshop D

S3E. Aberrometry, refractometry, and the OSIRIS OFA open-field binocular biometer: applications in myopia assessment

PRESBIOPIA
10:30 - 11:15
45 min
Workshop E

Coffee break

OTHER
11:15 - 11:45
30 min

S4E. Aberrometry, refractometry, and the OSIRIS OFA open-field binocular biometer: applications in myopia assessment

PRESBIOPIA
11:15 - 12:30
75 min
Workshop E

Sesja ALCON

OTHER
11:45 - 12:45
60 min
Plennary Hall

S3A. Gross Motor Disorders Diagnostics

BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
12:30 - 14:00
90 min
Workshop A

S3B. Saccadic and Smooth Pursuit Eye Movements

BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
12:30 - 14:00
90 min
Workshop B

S3C. Vergence Disorders

BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
12:30 - 14:00
90 min
Workshop C

S3D. Anti-suppression and central–peripheral processing

BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
12:30 - 14:00
90 min
Workshop D

Panel 1: Understanding Presbyopia

PRESBIOPIA
12:45 - 13:45
60 min
Plennary Hall

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?

Lunch

OTHER
13:45 - 15:00
75 min

S4A. Gross Motor Disorders Diagnostics

BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
14:45 - 16:15
90 min
Workshop A

S4B. Saccadic and Smooth Pursuit Eye Movements

BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
14:45 - 16:15
90 min
Workshop B

S4C. Vergence Disorders

BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
14:45 - 16:15
90 min
Workshop C

S4D. Anti-suppression and central–peripheral processing

BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
14:45 - 16:15
90 min
Workshop D

Panel 2: Modern Options for Presbyopia Correction

PRESBIOPIA
15:00 - 17:00
120 min
Plennary Hall

Susan Gromacki
Eef van der Worp
Dorota H. Szczęsna-Iskander
Tomasz Popielewski
Paweł Wydrych

Experts: Susan Gromacki, Eef van der Worp, Richard Smith, Paweł Wydrych
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

S5A. Gross Motor Disorders Therapy

BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
16:30 - 18:00
90 min
Workshop A

S5B. Accommodation Disorders

BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
16:30 - 18:00
90 min
Workshop B

S5C. Vergence Disorders

BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
16:30 - 18:00
90 min
Workshop C

S5D. Anti-suppression and central–peripheral processing

BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
16:30 - 18:00
90 min
Workshop D

Coffee break

OTHER
17:00 - 17:30
30 min

Panel 3: How to Correct Presbyopia in Individual Cases?

PRESBIOPIA
17:30 - 19:00
90 min
Plennary Hall

Susan Gromacki
Pamela Schnell
Robin Lewis
Vassilis Kokotas
Eef van der Worp
Dorota H. Szczęsna-Iskander
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

S6A. Gross Motor Disorders Therapy

BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
18:00 - 19:30
90 min
Workshop A

S6B. Accommodation Disorders

BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
18:00 - 19:30
90 min
Workshop B

S6C. Vergence Disorders

BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
18:00 - 19:30
90 min
Workshop C

S6D. Anti-suppression and central–peripheral processing

BEHAVIORAL THERAPEUTIC METHODS
18:00 - 19:30
90 min
Workshop D

Gala dinner

OTHER
21:00 - 23:59
179 min

Morning coffee

OTHER
09:00 - 09:30
30 min

N1A. Just Look Retinoscopy and Child Development

DOUBLE VISION
09:30 - 11:00
90 min
Workshop A

N1C. Prism based VT techniques for diplopia

DOUBLE VISION
09:30 - 11:00
90 min
Workshop C

N1B. Assessing double vision

DOUBLE VISION
09:30 - 11:00
90 min
Workshop B

N1D. Using Loose Lenses and Prisms in the Development and Organization of the Stereo Field.

DOUBLE VISION
09:30 - 11:00
90 min
Workshop D

Robin Lewis
Herbert Mathews

Panel 1: Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation: Emerging Specialized Care for Acquired Brain Injury

BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
10:00 - 12:30
150 min
Plennary Hall

Patti Andrich
Alex Andrich
Charles Shidlofsky
Jarrod Davies
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

N2A. Just Look Retinoscopy and Child Development

DOUBLE VISION
11:00 - 12:30
90 min
Workshop A

N2C. Prism based VT techniques for diplopia

DOUBLE VISION
11:00 - 12:30
90 min
Workshop C

N2B. Assessing double vision

DOUBLE VISION
11:00 - 12:30
90 min
Workshop B

N2D. Using Loose Lenses and Prisms in the Development and Organization of the Stereo Field.

DOUBLE VISION
11:00 - 12:30
90 min
Workshop D

Robin Lewis
Herbert Mathews

Lunch

OTHER
12:30 - 13:30
60 min

N3A. Techniques to Assess Ability and Progress in Vision Therapy using a Retinoscope

DOUBLE VISION
13:30 - 15:00
90 min

N3B. Aids in reestablishing binocularity with a person who is experiencing double vision

DOUBLE VISION
13:30 - 15:00
90 min
Workshop B

N3C. Free space VT techniques for diplopia

DOUBLE VISION
13:30 - 15:00
90 min
Workshop C

N3D. Development of Visual Organization and Stereoptical Awareness Through the use of Polaroid Techniques

DOUBLE VISION
13:30 - 15:00
90 min
Workshop D

Robin Lewis
Herbert Mathews

Panel 2: Specific Testing and Treatment for the Neuro-Optometric Patient

BASICS OF NEUROOPTOMETRY
13:30 - 16:00
150 min
Plennary Hall

Patti Andrich
Alex Andrich
Charles Shidlofsky
Jarrod Davies
Olga Łazarowicz-Wiszniewska
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

N4A. Techniques to Assess Ability and Progress in Vision Therapy using a Retinoscope

DOUBLE VISION
15:00 - 16:30
90 min
Workshop A

N4B. Aids in reestablishing binocularity with a person who is experiencing double vision

DOUBLE VISION
15:00 - 16:30
90 min
Workshop B

N4C. Free space VT techniques for diplopia

DOUBLE VISION
15:00 - 16:30
90 min
Workshop C

N4D. Development of Visual Organization and Stereoptical Awareness Through the use of Polaroid Techniques

DOUBLE VISION
15:00 - 16:30
90 min
Workshop D

Robin Lewis
Herbert Mathews