Glen Steele
Dr. Glen Steele is an emeritus professor from Southern College of Optometry. Although retired from employment, he continues his professional career through lectures and clinical seminars where he places emphasis on the vision care needs of the infant and young child during the process of development. He is a member and past chair of the AOA Foundation’s InfantSEE® and Children’s Vision Committee. He has lectured extensively throughout the USA and internationally in the area of vision development and care of the infant and young child. He was inducted into the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association Hall of Fame, and received the W. David Sullins, Jr. OD Award from Optometry Cares-the AOA Foundation in 2022. He received the TAOP Dr. Jeff Foster Distinguished Service Award in 2022 and the AOA Distinguished Service Award in 2023. In 2019, he was inducted into the National Optometry Hall of Fame.
2026-04-17
- 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.
2026-04-18
- 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.
2026-04-19
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
