Management of Post-ABI Vision Dysfunctions for Non-Optometric Rehabilitation Providers

NOW SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE AT THE OHIOHEALTH NEUROSCIENCE WELLNESS CENTER: 
785 McConnell Dr.  Columbus, OH 43214

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will provide non-optometric rehabilitation providers instruction for appropriate management of post-ABI vision dysfunctions. Attendees will participate in lecture and workshop instruction formats. Workshops will provide hands-on experience with vision therapeutic techniques for immediate use in the rehabilitation clinic setting. A team of neuro-optometrists and occupational therapists that work together in a private clinic will provide instruction.

SPEAKER:

Dr. Steven J. Curtis received his Doctor of Optometry degree from The Ohio State University in 1987. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology in 1983. Dr. Curtis is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Ohio Optometric Association. He is also a member of the College of Vision Development, The Optometric Extension Program, The Sports Section of the AOA, and The Ohio Amblyope Registry. Dr. Curtis was awarded the “Optometrist of the Year” by Novamed Alliance in 2005. He was also selected as one of Consumer Reports Top 100 Optometrists in 2003. Dr. Curtis has earned fellowship certification from the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association. 
Dr. Curtis works with patients who suffer persistent vision disturbances after brain injury including concussion and stroke. He has worked with many athletes including some from the Columbus Crew and Columbus Blue Jackets. He is also the exclusive neuro-optometrist for OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital services. 

COURSE AGENDA (timeline):
8:00-8:45         Review Identification of Post-ABI Vision Dysfunctions   
8:45-9:45         What to Manage/When to Refer
Symptoms
Spectacle Considerations
Ocular Motility
Binocularity
Field Cut
Unilateral Spatial Inattention (USI)/Neglect
10:00-10:15     BREAK
10:15-12:30     How to Manage:
Symptoms: Photophobia, Visual Motion Sensitivity, etc.
Ocular Motility: Saccades, Pursuits
Binocularity: Suppression, Diplopia
Field Cut
USI/Neglect
12:30-1:00       Review/Group Q/A    

1. Identify post-ABI vision dysfunctions
2. Differentiate vision dysfunctions that can be treated under their scope of practice and which require optometric supervision or referral.
3. Participate in hands-on practice of specific vision rehabilitation therapeutic techniques
4. Demonstrate to the instructor appropriate non-optometric provider proficiency in management of post-ABI vision dysfunctions
5. Apply specific vision therapeutic techniques to their rehabilitation services upon return to work

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A. OhioHealth Cancellation: OhioHealth reserves the right to cancel or delay a course due to any unforeseen circumstances. In the event a course is cancelled, OhioHealth will refund all registration fees. OhioHealthis not responsible for any travel, hotel or other costs incurred.
B. Participant Cancellation: If a participant cancels, a refund of the conference fee minus an administrative charge of 25% of the registration fee will be made if written notice of cancellation is received no later than one week prior to the event. Exceptions may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
C. Inclement Weather: If a participant is unable to attend due to inclement weather (Level 3 Snow Emergency), refund of the registration fee minus 25% administrative charge will be issued.
D. Exceptions: Exceptions are considered at the discretion of the primary activity planner on a case-by-case basis.