Maria Tarasoudis
Urodziła się w 1981 roku w Salonikach (Grecja). Jest absolwentką Anatolia American College, a w 2002 roku ukończyła studia z zakresu optometrii behawioralnej w IRSOO – Vinci we Włoszech. W 2004 roku uzyskała tytuł magistra zarządzania (MSc) w City College, University of Sheffield. W 2019 roku zdobyła dodatkowy tytuł magistra w zakresie optometrii klinicznej i terapii widzenia na Universidad Internacional Isabel I de Castilla (SAERA).
Od 2014 roku jest certyfikowanym członkiem OEPF (Clinical Associate OEPF, USA), po ukończeniu wszystkich studiów podyplomowych i seminariów Southern College of Optometry (USA) oraz OEPF, skoncentrowanych na zrewidowanym modelu widzenia behawioralnego oraz terapii widzenia. Uczestniczyła w licznych szkoleniach dotyczących rehabilitacji wzroku po urazach i uszkodzeniach mózgu (BABO i NORA), kursach z zakresu neurologii (Duke University), neurobiologii (University of Chicago), psychofizjologii (Duke University), terapii zaburzeń ze spektrum autyzmu (University of California) oraz dysleksji (EKPA).
Na poziomie stowarzyszeniowym i związkowym przez 20 lat aktywnie działała w zarządach organizacji SOOVE i EAO, pełniąc przez wiele lat odpowiednio funkcje prezeski oraz sekretarza. Dodatkowo przez 5 lat (2011–2017) była wybieralnym doradcą EBETH.
Wyznaje zasadę uczenia się przez całe życie, regularnie uczestnicząc w konferencjach w Grecji i za granicą. Jest autorką trzech naukowych posterów.
Pracuje jako optometrystka i terapeutka widzenia od 2002 roku. Od 2019 roku mieszka w Atenach, gdzie prowadzi gabinet optometryczny wspólnie z mężem, dr. Vassilisem Kokotasem.
Jest inicjatorką kampanii społecznej „Protect Your Eyes” i wraz z zespołem SOOVE działa na rzecz edukowania społeczeństwa w zakresie problemów wzroku oraz uznania roli optyka/optometrysty. Jest również twórczynią i menedżerką międzynarodowej sieci World Wide Vision Therapy Network (WWVT).
Za pośrednictwem optometria.gr organizuje liczne seminaria i konferencje edukacyjne, w tym międzynarodowe wydarzenie AthenaVision 2025 z udziałem specjalistów z 16 krajów. Jest także twórczynią cyfrowych produktów „MyVTKit” dla optometrystów i terapeutów widzenia.
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.
