Vision Education Seminars

Vision Education Seminars sponsors continuing education courses for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech pathologists, and educators of the visually impaired.

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Understanding and Managing Visual Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists

Suggested Audience
This seminar is designed for therapists and assistants (occupational, physical, speech) who work with either the pediatric, acquired brain injury or the elderly population, and teachers (preschool, special and early education, visually impaired).
Course Description
This seminar is designed to help therapists develop a comprehensive understanding of vision and how vision can impact on the therapy process. A three component model of vision will be presented stressing the importance of optical, visual efficiency and visual information processing disorders. A screening battery that allows therapists to test for the most common vision problems will be presented. Treatment options will be discussed at length including both compensatory strategies and rehabilitative techniques (vision therapy). A therapy sequence for eye movement and visual processing disorders will be presented. Case studies will be used throughout the presentation. Testing and intervention techniques presented will be applicable to the pediatric, acquired brain injury and elderly populations.

11.5 hours of continuing education credit (1.15 CEUs)

Learning Objectives
  • Understand the complexity of the visual system
  • Identify the 3 major components of the visual system
  • Describe how various vision deficits affect performance in play, learning, work and sports
  • Administer a screening battery to identify common vision disorders that can affect therapy
  • Understand the various treatment approaches available
  • Plan and implement compensatory strategies to manage vision problems interfering with therapy
  • Plan and implement direct intervention to manage vision problems interfering with therapy
Day One
8:30-4:00
Designed for those who are interested in developing a comprehensive understanding of vision, how to screen for vision problems and how vision deficits may affect performance.
I.Three Component Model
II.Acuity, Optics, Disease
III.Visual Efficiency Problems Binocular vision (eye teaming) problems
Accommodative (focusing) problems
Ocular motility (eye movement) disorders
IV.Visual Processing Problems Laterality and Directionality
Visual Form Perception
Visual Memory
Visual Motor Integration
V.Vision Problems by Population Learning Disabled population
Developmentally delayed population
Brain Injury population
Elderly population
VI.Screening For Visual Problems Screening for: Acuity, Optical Problems
Visual Field Deficits
Accommodative Disorders
Binocular Vision Disorders
Eye Movement Disorders
Visual Information Processing Disorders
Day Two
8:30-4:00
Designed primarily for therapists who want to learn how to manage vision problems in therapy.
VII.Optometric Treatment Use of Lenses, Prism, Vision Therapy
VIII.Intervention Techniques for Therapists Helping the patient to compensate for visual deficits
IX.Direct Intervention Techniques including Vision Therapy
Pediatric Population
Brain Injury Population
Elderly Population
Purpose
This 2-day workshop will provide you with practical applications that you can use immediately to achieve results

Course Reviews

Dr. Scheiman's presentation was very engaging and informative. Great audiovisual skills and use of technology. Great information that can be applied in the hospital setting.

Roger Kim, Long beach, CA

I enjoyed the workshop very much. Very informative, gained knowledge about a variety of visual deficits. I have a clear picture of the 3-component model of vision and how OTs can intervene. Thorough presentation with a great spiral bound book that I can always go back and consult. Last, but nt least, excellent sitting breaks.

Ritu Mehta - Woodbridge, NJ

The speaker, Dr. Scheiman, is the total package. He was very informative and knowledgeable, not to mention the humor that he puts in between the lecture that keeps me alert and attentive. Overall, the lecture inspired me to do more with my future clients.

Arnel Flores, OTR - Fords, NJ

The most practical, comprehensive and beneficial vision course I have participated in.

Jeff Young - Saginaw, MI

This course answered many questions that I had regarding my pediatric caseload. It also provided me with good resources to continue to learn and improve my practice.

Randy Willis, Wichita, TX

The amount of information provided in the past two days has been phenomenal! I'll be rediscovering for weeks - thanks!

Lisa Work, COTA - Brockway, PA

Overall, I have to agree with past and current OT colleagues that this is an incredibly engaging, yet informative and practical workshop. I just keep thinking "why didn't I learn this in school?" I acquired a serious tool in my professional toolbox.

Patty Gonzalez - Redondo Beach, CA

This course is a wonderful introduction into the world of vision rehabilitation and how optometrists and occupational therapists can colaborate and effectively treat so many people. I appreciated Dr. Scheiman's terrific understanding of OT, OT education, and OTs role in vision rehabilitation.

Angela Moyer, OTR/L - Jenkintown, PA

I thought this was an excellent workshop that provided useful information on treatment of vision in any setting as it related to OT.

Stephanie Ramser, OTR - Ann Arbor, MI

As a COTA, I was concerned that I would be "over my head". However, Dr. Scheiman made the information very understandable and present in a logical and easy to comprehend manner.

Heidi Sowers, COTA/L - Carlisle, PA

This presentation was very well organized. You thoroughly covered all topics effectively combining both evaluation and treatment of both children and adults.

Carmela Battaglia, OTR - Pittsburgh, PA

Great workshop - very practical and useful information. You were very easy to listen to and the handbook and resources were very helpful.

Lisa Nathanson, OTR - Erie, PA

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