This seminar provides a comprehensive foundation in vision therapy, integrating core scientific principles with practical clinical application. Designed for both clinicians new to vision therapy and experienced providers seeking evidence-informed assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Participants will begin with a review of ocular anatomy and visual function, including the complementary roles of the Parvocellular (Ventral) and Magnocellular (Dorsal) visual processing systems. Building on this foundation, the seminar will focus on the clinical evaluation and diagnosis of oculomotor, accommodative, and vergence disorders across age groups.
Through a combination of didactic instruction and hands-on workshops, attendees will develop practical skills in administering and interpreting vision therapy assessments, forming differential diagnoses, and designing targeted intervention strategies. Clinical case analysis will be emphasized as a critical component in developing clinical hypotheses and guiding management decisions.
The course will also introduce structured vision therapy techniques, with guided practice in specific exercises designed to remediate oculomotor, accommodative, and binocular vision dysfunctions. Dedicated breakout sessions allow for application of evaluation procedures, treatment planning, and clinical implementation strategies. In addition, participants will receive practical guidance on integrating a vision therapy program into clinical practice, including workflow considerations and foundational practice management principles.
Learning objectives
By the conclusion of this seminar, participants will be able to:
-Describe the anatomical and functional organization of the visual system, including the roles of the Parvocellular (Ventral) and Magnocellular (Dorsal) pathways.
-Select and administer appropriate clinical tests to evaluate oculomotor, accommodative, and vergence function across pediatric and adult populations.
-Analyze case history data to develop evidence-based clinical hypotheses and differential diagnoses.
-Interpret diagnostic findings to formulate individualized vision therapy treatment plans.
-Outline key steps for implementing and managing a vision therapy program within a clinical practice setting.
-This seminar equips participants with both the theoretical understanding (“why”) and the procedural competency (“how”) necessary to deliver structured, effective vision therapy services from evaluation through intervention.
This course is in english! Notes can be translated into Greek and Hebrew as well. If you are interested in other languages, please contact the organisers.
Instructors
About the instructor
Dr. Jen Simonson
Dr. Jen Simonson is the clinical director of the Boulder Valley Vision Therapy Center in Boulder, CO. She is a Fellow of the Optometric Vision Development & Rehabilitation Association and the American Academy of Optometry. Dr. Simonson is the Immediate Past-Chair of the OVDRA International Examination and Certification Board (IECB). She served as Capstone Subcommittee Chair for the Flom Leadership Academy from 2024-2025. Dr. Simonson was the Keynote Speaker at the 2025 EAOO conference in Ljubljana, Slovenia and 2025 ACBO conference in Sydney, Australia. Her interests in practice include pediatric vision care, vision therapy, sports therapy, and vision rehabilitation. Dr. Simonson is the author of several picture books for children about vision therapy.
Plan your attendance
Schedule and practical details
Mon, Jul 13, 202611:30 AM – 5:00 PM MDT
Session 1
Day 1 — Foundations & evaluation
Tue, Jul 14, 20269:00 AM – 5:00 PM MDT
Session 2
Day 2 — Diagnosis & treatment planning
Wed, Jul 15, 20269:00 AM – 5:00 PM MDT
Session 3
Day 3 — Techniques & practice implementation
Locations and attendance
6-8 September 2026
Athens Greece or Ramat Gan Israel or live via zoom
Athens Greece
In person
Dr Simonson and Dr Dunford will be lecturing live from Athens.
Both in Athens and in Ramat Gan you will have the opportunity to practice hands on
Ramat Gan, Israel
In person
This is a joint event organized by the Israel OVDRA Chapter and the OVDRA Regional Affiliate for Greece & Cyprus
Live via zoom
Virtual
Accreditation and certificate
Your participation will count for the necessary CE credits towards the OVDRA fellowship, if you decide to go through this process.
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