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 instructors
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.
Dr. Dawn Dunford BIO
Dr. Dawn Dunford was born and raised all over Manitoba, Canada. She completed her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Manitoba and then completed her Doctorate of Optometry from Pacific University College of Optometry. Ahead of her time, she went on to complete a residency in Vision Therapy at State University of New York, State College of Optometry. She had the great fortune to work under some of Optometry’s greats – Dr. Birnbaum, Dr. Greenwald, Dr. Bernstein, Dr. Solan, Dr. Groffman and Dr. Suchoff. Of note, Dr. Greenwald bought his practice from Dr Brock (yes the man who made the beads on the string famous), so Dr, Dunford is only one degree away from Dr Brock! After that amazing year she returned home to Manitoba to practice. In 2004 she was the first female in Canada to attain her Fellowship in the College of Optometry in Vision Development (COVD). Since then, she has watched Vision therapy explode across Canada. Her practice has always been open to students and she has been an Assistant Clinical Professor for Pacific since 2004. In 2017 she became the COVD Canada Chapter President. In 2019, she started Canada’s first private practice residency in Paediatrics, Vision Therapy and Vision Rehabilitation. She welcomes questions and is open to having people come visit her practice.
Plan your attendance
Schedule and practical details
Tue, Jul 28, 202610:30 PM – 11:00 PM GMT+5:30
Session 1
Day 1 — Foundations & evaluation
Wed, Jul 29, 202610:00 AM – 11:00 AM GMT+5:30
Session 2
Day 2 — Diagnosis & treatment planning
Thu, Jul 30, 202610:00 AM – 11:00 AM GMT+5:30
Session 3
Day 3 — Techniques & practice implementation
Locations and attendance
Athens Greece
Ramat Gan Israel
live via zoom
Athens Greece
In person
Ramat Gan Israel
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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