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Sports Vision with ISVA
3-Part Webinar Series
Part 1: Thursday, October 14, 2021 | 9:00am – 10:00am PT
Part 2: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm PT
Part 3: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 | 10:00am – 11:00am PT
Presented by: ODs of the ISVA Board. Details below!
Thank you to Transitions for making this webinar possible with their Unlimited Educational Grant!
Description:
PECAA members are invited to join us for an exciting new 3-part webinar series, focusing on the growing field of sports vision!
Part 1: Establishing a Sports Vision Practice
Thursday, October 14, 2021
9:00am – 10:00am PT
Join Dr. Adam Clarin and Dr. Jennifer Stewart to learn tips on establishing and developing a sports and performance vision practice. They will cover equipment and technology, marketing, training and staffing. They will also give attendees insight into different types of practices and locations, as well as tools for networking and outreach. This is a must attend webinar for anyone interested in developing a sports vision practice!
Part 2: Ways to Enhance Your Practice
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
1:00pm – 2:00pm PT
Join Dr. Jarrod Davies, Dr. Fred Edmonds, and PECAA member Dr. Alireza Somji as they explore ideas on how to enhance and generate revenue in your sports vision practice. Topics covered will include:
- Considerations in enhancing visual performance with specialty contact lenses
- Nutrition and supplements and how to incorporate these into your practice
- The increasing popularity of Esports and gaming and the significant visual challenges they can present, which is another area of opportunity that is largely unmet.
- The value of networking with athletic trainers, coaches and sport-specific trainers will also be discussed.
Part 3: Sports Vision Safety
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
10:00am – 11:00am PT
Dr. Charles Shidlofsky, Dr. Alex Andrich, and Dr. Thomas Boudon will cover the topic of Sports Vision Safety. Safe participation in sports is a key element to overall athletic success. This webinar will cover the topics of contact lens fitting for athletes and protective eyewear. Attendees will also learn how teams collaborate with an optometrist for concussed athletes along with testing protocols and implementation of a vision rehabilitation program.
