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
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.
Instructors
About the instructor
Dr. Jen Simonson's BIO
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.
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Schedule and practical details
Sat, Jul 11, 20269:15 PM – 10:00 PM GMT+5:30
Session 1
Myopia1
Sun, Jul 12, 20267:45 AM – 8:45 AM GMT+5:30
Session 2
Optometry
Mon, Jul 13, 20267:30 AM – 8:30 AM GMT+5:30
Session 3
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Locations and attendance
Athens,Greece
In person
Ramat GAN
In person
Live via Zoom
Virtual
Accreditation and certificate
An attendance certificate is included. Final accreditation details will be provided by the organizer.
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