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CE is COPE Accredited, As Noted Below

This activity, COPE Activity Number 128160, is accredited by COPE for continuing education for optometrists.

Pre-Meeting Courses - Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10

8:00am - 4:30pm

VT-301

Presented by Tom Headline, COVT and Julie Petteruto, COVT

Improve Vision Therapy Outcomes By Using A Brain Ready Approach

Presented By: Patti Andrich MA, OTR/L, COVT, CINPP and Robert Nurisio, COVT

New Advanced Treatment of Amblyopia and Strabismus

Presented By: Robert Sanet, OD, FCOVD and Pilar Vergara Gimenez D.O.O, FCOVD, FCSO

COPE Qualified - COPE Course ID: 90052-FV (Day One); Course ID# 90053-FV (Day Two)

Advanced Clinical Proficiency in Neuro-optometric rehabilitation For the Management of the Visual Sequelae of Acquired Brain Injury

COPE Qualified - Course ID# 89554-FV (Day One); Course ID# 89590-FV (Day Two)

Presented By: Barry Tannen, OD, FCOVD and Amy Chang OD, FCOVD

~~~ Wednesday, April 10 ~~~

4:00pm - 5:00pm

4:30pm - 5:30pm

4:30pm - 6:00pm

4:30pm - 7:00pm

7:00pm - 9:00pm

VDR Symposium: A Festschrift in Tribute to W.C. Maples, O.D., MS, FAAO, FACBO, FCOVD - Grand Ballroom A

Join us for a special evening honoring the career accomplishments of Dr. Maples with 20 minute live presentations by:

Dr. Curtis Baxstrom on infantile esotropia
Dr. Patrick Quaid on eye movements and COVD-QOL
Dr. Megan Lott on private practice mentoring
Dr. Hoy Sun Shin on international optometry
Video greetings from Professor Anna Przekoracka-Krawczyk, Dr. Gary Williams, Dr. Nancy Torgerson, Dr. Ron Bateman, and Dr. Glen (Bubba) Steele

Publication Committee - Regency A

Social Media/Blog Committee - Marina

New Grad Committee and Membership Committee - Regency B

International Committee - Regency A

EXHIBIT HALL - Opening Reception - Pacific Concourse

8:00am - 9:40am

9:40am - 10:10am

~~~ Thursday, April 11 ~~~

7:00am - 8:00am

8:00am - 9:40am

The Four Circles: Vision Therapy Basics

COPE Qualified; Course ID# 89231-FV

Presented By: Dr. David Cook - Grand Ballroom B/C

Vestibular Treatment of Strabismus

COPE Qualified; Course ID# 90386-FV

Presented By: Dr. Jason Clopton - Seacliff Ballroom

Cerebellum-mediated Adaptations in Visuomotor Rehabilitation

COPE Qualified; Course ID# 89234-NO

Presented By: Dr. Shun-nan Yang and Dr. Hannu Laukkanen - Grand Ballroom A

BREAK - EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

10:10am - 11:50am

Vertical Deviations

COPE Qualified - Course ID# 89232-FV

Presented By: Dr. Jeffrey Cooper - Grand Ballroom A

Grand Rounds- Neuro-Optometric Management of Neuro-Ophthalmic Diseases COPE Qualified; Course ID# 89375-NO

Presented By: Dr. Tyler Phan and Dr. Jennifer Fisher - Grand Ballroom B/C

10:10am - 11:50am

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN - Breakfast

10:10am - 11:50am

Accommodations in the Classroom: What is Our Role?

Presented By: Dr. Karen Kehbein and Dr. Clint Prestwich - Seacliff Ballroom

LUNCH - EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

11:50am - 1:20pm

Spot It! VT Workshop

Presented By: Julie Petteruto, COVT - Grand Ballroom B/C

Esotropia: Normal Correspondence Cure Using Sequential Management Considerations (and Patching) - COPE Qualified; Course ID# 89236-FV

Presented By. Dr. Ronald Gall - Grand Ballroom A

1:20pm - 3:00pm

1:20pm - 3:00pm

3:00pm - 3:30pm

Clinical Examples in VT Coding - COPE Qualified; Course ID# 89376-PM

Presented By: Dr. Harvey Richman and Dr. Maria Richman - Seacliff Ballroom

BREAK - EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

3:30pm - 4:20pm

Cross-eyed Conundrums: Differentiating Between Benign vs. Pathological Esotropias in Adults - COPE Qualified; Course ID# 89404-FV

Presented By: Dr. Jennifer Fisher and Dr. Debora Lee Chen - Grand Ballroom A

3:30pm - 4:20pm

Understanding Differences in Size: Diagnosis and Management of Optically and Retinally Induced Aniseikonia - COPE Qualified; Course ID# 89291-FV

Presented By: Dr. Grace Brasel - Seacliff Ballroom

3:30pm - 4:20pm

4:20pm - 7:00pm

4:30pm - 5:30pm

5:30pm - 6:30pm

6:00pm - 7:00pm

6:30pm - 8:30pm

7:00pm - 8:00pm

8:00pm - 10:00pm

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Building Bridges - Cooperative Co-Management with Neuro-Optometry

COPE Qualified; Course ID# 89292-PM

Presented By: Dr. Phil Bugaiski - Grand Ballroom B/C

Membership Social - EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

State Coordinators Meeting - Golden Gate

ASC Committee - Marina

A Vision Therapy Practice - A Key to Finding an Appropriate Work/Life Balance - with the current trend toward commercial/corporate optometry, our work/life balance as doctors is being challenged. In addressing these concerns, our panelists have unique experiences to share from the development of this type of specialty practice to the maintenance of this type of practice over a career to looking back at vision therapy in an academic setting. This interactive program is intended for doctors of all ages regardless of their career path.

Hosted by Drs. Rich Laudon, Pat Pirotte and Megan Ford – Seacliff

Optometric Educators - Regency A

State of The Organization Meeting - Seacliff

Therapist’s Connect - Marina

Student/Resident Meeting - Seacliff

President’s Reception (By Invitation Only) - Waterfront CDE (Atrium Level)

Vision Therapist’s Off-Site Social at Thriller (Tickets Purchased Separately)

Student Doctor Mixer with Practice Opportunities - Waterfront CDE (Atrium Level)

1:20pm - 3:00pm

1:20pm - 3:00pm

BREAK - EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

~~~ Friday, April 12 ~~~

7:00am - 8:00am

The Central Peripheral Visual Dance - COPE Qualified; Course ID# 89744-FV

Presented By: Dr. Nancy Torgerson and Dr. Angela Peddle - Grand Ballroom A

8:00am - 9:40am

Integration of Myopia Management into a Behavioral Vision Practice: How and Why? - COPE Qualified; Course ID# 89311-PM

Presented By: Dr. Nick Despotidis - Grand Ballroom B/C

(Assisted By: Dr. Noah Tannen)

8:00am - 9:40am

Infant and Toddler Examination Workshop

COPE Qualified; Course ID# 89369-FV

Presented By: Dr. Jen Simonson - Sea Cliff Ballroom

10:10am - 11:50am

To Image Or Not To Image

COPE Qualified; Course ID# 89304-NO

Presented By: Dr. Jason Clopton - Grand Ballroom B/C

10:10am - 11:50am

CVI: Beyond the Basics - COPE Qualified; Course ID# 89370-FV

Presented By: Dr. Barry Kran and Amanda Lueck, Ph.D - Sea Cliff Ballroom

10:10am - 11:50am

Sequencing Vision Therapy, A Binocular Approach

COPE Qualified; Course ID# 89371-FV

Presented By: Dr. Scott Lewis - Grand Ballroom A

LUNCH - EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

11:50am - 1:20pm

My Approach To…Binocular Vision Clinical Pearls and Case Reports Grand Rounds - Seacliff Ballroom - Join us for the “My Approach To…” program, a rapid-fire lecture format that will give four COVD Fellows the opportunity to share interesting cases and engage with colleagues. - COPE Qualified; Course ID# 90389-FV

1:20pm - 3:00pm

3:15pm - 4:15pm

4:15pm - 5:15pm

7:00pm - 12:00am

BREAKFAST - EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

Insurance Task Force - Regency A

The Cerebellar Contributions to Vision: Clinically Applying the New Neurologic Research with Advanced Eye Movement Techniques - COPE Qualified; Course ID# 89372-NO

Presented By: Dr. Douglas Major - Grand Ballroom A

1:20pm - 3:00pm

What Are You Saying? Understanding How Communication Can Change Patient Care and Office Dynamics

Presented By: Robert Nurisio, COVT - Grand Ballroom B/C

Committee Chair and Co-Chair Breakfast (by Invitation Only) - Room Marina - Join the board of directors for a thank you breakfast. Bring your ideas and action plan highlights for round table discussions.

Road to FCOVD - Regency A/B

Canada Chapter Meeting - Golden Gate

Road to COVT - Regency A/B

Speaker Development - Golden Gate

Past President Roundtable, Hosted by Dr. Neil Draisin and COVD Past Presidents - Bring any questions you have related to practice management. Enjoy pearls and networking with past presidents. Audience: students, residents, new grads and those entering private practice or changing positions within a private practice. - Marina

Induction Banquet - Seacliff

8:00am - 9:40am

9:40am - 10:10am