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The 84th Middle Atlantic
Optometric Congress 
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The Middle Atlantic Optometric Congress operates under the auspices of the Optometric Extension Program Foundation (OEPF) and is hosted locally by the Behavioral Vision Project (BVP) Study Group.
 

This year’s program will be delivered in a hybrid format on 6-7 December 2024 – virtually through I HEART VT or onsite in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Establishing the VISUAL in Rehabilitation and Trainings

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84th Middle Atlantic Optometric Congress
6-7 December 2024

 

Featuring:

 Sarah Lane, OD, Charlie Sacarelli, ABOM, Fred Edmunds, OD, Samantha Slotnick, OD,
Rob Lewis, OD, Steve Gallop, OD, Gregory Kitchener
, OD, Paul Harris, OD

 

This year’s program features 2 tracks of education including workshop sessions and an exciting new “Frame and Lens Experience” provided by our frame and lens partners. In-Person attendees will participate in a frame and lens selection experience and leave the event with a personalized frame and lens product ordered! Attendees will choose from frame and lens options provided by Eyenavision which includes North Point frame line and Chemestrie Clips as well as Bolle Brands and FlexFrames for sport, sun, or children’s frame/lens options!

Onsite attendees will also be treated to a Friday Evening experience at the Eyenavision Facility in downtown Pittsburgh! We’ll have light refreshments and bites in their riverside facility while being treated to an educational and experiential tour. 

Under the Auspices of OEPF

 

 


 

 


Sponsored by

Eyenavision, Chemistrie Clips, North Point Eyewear, Bolle Brands, Reflexion, Colorboost, Bernell,

Teem, FlexFrames, Chadwick Optical, and Vivid Vision

 

 

 

 

 

Congress Schedule

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​​​​Room 1

SESSION 1: 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM (US ET) - 1 hours

“Seeing <-> Looking - Gallop Looks at Looking”

Presented by Steve Gallop, OD

SESSION 2: 8:55 AM – 9:45 AM (US ET) - 1 hour

“How’s it’s Made- Inside the Optical Lab”
Presented by Charlie Sacarelli, ABOM

 

---- BREAK/EXHIBIT HALL: 9:45 - 10:10 AM ----

SESSION 3: 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM (US ET) - 1 hour 30 minutes

WORKSHOP: “Developing Tracking and Locating Abilities: Rotations & Fixations”

Presented by Gregory Kitchener, OD & Steve Gallop, OD

 
​​​​Room 2
SESSION 1: 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM (US ET) - 1 hour 15 min
“Balance, Breath, and Movement Integration into Vision Therapy” Part 1: “Finding YOUR Balance”
Presented by Sarah Lane, OD

---- BREAK/EXHIBIT HALL: 9:15 - 9:40 AM ----

SESSION 2: 9:45 AM – 10:40 AM (US ET) - 1 hour
“Balance, Breath, and Movement Integration into Vision Therapy” Part 2: “What is Vision?”
Presented by Sarah Lane, OD
SESSION 3: 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM (US ET) - 1 hour
WORKSHOP
TBD

Friday – December 6th
Registration and Continental Breakfast (On-Site):

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

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LUNCH BREAK - Begins @ 11:45am

FRAME & LENS EXPERIENCE

GROUP 1 - 12:00pm - 1:00 pm

½ of group lunch & exhibits, ½ of group workshop

 

FRAME & LENS EXPERIENCE

GROUP 2 - 1:00pm - 2:00 pm

½ of group lunch & exhibits, ½ of group workshop

SESSION 4: 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM (US ET) - 2 hours

”Emergence: A Universal Principle Expressed Through the Visual Process" - Part 1

Presented by Rob Lewis, OD

---- BREAK/EXHIBIT HALL: 3:45 - 4:15 PM ----

SESSION 4: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (US ET) - 1 hour

“Balance, Breath, and Movement Integration into Vision Therapy” Part 3: “Starting a Session with Breath and Balance”

Presented by Sarah Lane, OD

---- BREAK/EXHIBIT HALL: 3:00 - 3:25 PM ----

SESSION 5: 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM (US ET) - 1 hour

“Balance, Breath, and Movement Integration into Vision Therapy” Part 4: “The Power of Movement”

Presented by Sarah Lane, OD

 

4:30 Depart

EYENAVISION LAB and NORTH POINT FRAME FACTORY TOUR

Happy Hour and Evening Fun!

Transportation provided and courtesy of Bolle Brands

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Saturday – December 7th
Registration and Continental Breakfast (On-Site):

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

​​​​Room 1

SESSION 1: 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM (US ET) - 1 hour

“Developing Sophistication in Visually Directed Movement”

Presented by Paul Harris, OD

SESSION 2: 8:55 AM – 10:35 AM (US ET) - 2 hours

Emergence: A Universal Principle Expressed Through the Visual Process" - Part 2

Presented by Rob Lewis, OD

---- BREAK/EXHIBIT HALL: 10:35 - 11:05 AM ----

SESSION 3: 11:10 AM – 12:00 PM (US ET) - 1 hour

“The Role of Action in the Visual Process”

Presented by Gregory Kitchener, OD

​---- LUNCH BREAK - Begins @ 12:00 PM ----

​​​​Room 2
SESSION 1: 8:00 AM – 9:20 AM (US ET) - 1 hour 30 minutes
WORKSHOP: “In-Office Sports Vision Training Demonstrations”
Presented by Fred Edmunds, OD
SESSION 2: 9:25 AM – 10:15 AM (US ET) - 1 hour
WORKSHOP: "Assessing Visual Processing- Actionable Steps to Assess and Improve Visual Cognitive Skills"
Presented by Matt Campagna, Reflexion

---- BREAK/EXHIBIT HALL: 10:15 - 10:35 AM ----

SESSION 3: 10:35 AM – 11:25 AM (US ET) - 1 hour
“How it’s Made - Inside the Optical Lab”
Presented by Charlie Sacarelli, ABOM

SESSION 4: 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM (US ET) - 1 hour

“Refractive Solutions for the Active Patient”

Presented by Fred Edmunds, OD

​---- LUNCH BREAK - Begins @ 12:20 PM ----

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FRAME & LENS EXPERIENCE

GROUP 1 - 12:20 pm - 1:00 pm

½ of group lunch & exhibits, ½ of group workshop

FRAME & LENS EXPERIENCE

GROUP 2 - 1:00 pm - 1:40 pm

½ of group lunch & exhibits, ½ of group workshop

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SESSION 5:​

1:45 - 2:35 - EVERYONE IN ROOM 1 FOR

“How Glasses Could Mess Up a Perfectly Good Refraction”

Presented by Charlie Sacarelli, ABOM
1 Hour

SESSION 6:​

2:40 - 4:30 - EVERYONE IN ROOM 1 FOR

"Cyclophoria Treatment & Management: Lens-based Therapy”

Presented by Samantha Slotnick, OD

2 Hours

Conference Concludes @ 4:30pm

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Congress Details

Pricing:

Single day - Friday only: $225 USD

Single day - Saturday only: $225 USD

Full Congress - $395 USD

Optometry students: No charge - Registration required

  • Payment can be made by Credit Card, Debit Card, or PayPal Account

  • Refunds will not be available once the Congress begins. 

  • Registration includes attendance certificate for live hours attended, attendance hours submitted to ARBO, access to the live Congress sessions, and access to the Congress recordings for 90 days.
     

  • This event is appropriate for Optometrists, Optometry Residents, Vision Therapists, and Optometry Students.

  • This seminar is presented in English

  • Open to participants around the world

  • This year’s Congress is a hybrid event with registration options available for in-person attendance or virtual attendance and including single day options There are 2 tracks of education on both days. All registration, in-person or virtual, must go through this registration page. 

 

Technical requirements for virtual attendance:

  • Stable internet connection

  • Zoom account

 

Once you complete the registration and payment process you will receive a PayPal receipt confirming your payment as well as a confirmation email from I HEART VT with instructions on how to access the connection links for the Congress sessions. You do not need an I HEART VT subscription to participate, but you will need to create an account on the I HEART VT website. There is no additional cost in setting up your I HEART VT account.

In-Person attendance information:

 

Conference Venue:
Regional Learning Alliance
850  Cranberry Woods Drive
Cranberry Township, Pa.16066
724-741-1021

 

Hotel Block:
Hilton Garden Inn Cranberry
2000 Garden View Lane
Cranberry Township, Pa. 16066

CALL) 724-779-9999

Mention Middle Atlantic Congress Room Block: $129/night + tax

** MAKE RESERVATIONS BY NOVEMBER 4th **

  • In-Person registration includes continental breakfast both days, buffet lunch on both days, snacks and beverages both days. 

  • In-Person attendees will also receive online access.

  • Registration includes attendance certificate for live hours attended, attendance hours submitted to ARBO, access to the live and online Congress sessions, and access to the Congress recordings for 90 days through I HEART VT. 

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