Optometric Extension Program Foundation

02/19/2026

Your Career Roadmap: Decoded 🗺️"The Blueprint for Your Success" - https://mailchi.mp/oepf/your-career-roadmap-decoded-the-blueprint-for-your-success

02/19/2026

📣 The 2026 Clinical Curriculum Begins This March with VT1 with Dr. JJ Lant. https://www.oepf.org/vt-visual-dysfunctions-vt-1-march-2026/

A new cohort of optometrists and therapists will soon begin their journey toward Core OEPF Certification.

If professional growth in behavioral neuro-optometry or optometric therapy is part of your 2026 plan, now is the time to get started. you can now Pay over Time for your education.

📅 View upcoming courses: https://www.oepf.org/calendar/ #

VT/Visual Dysfunctions – (VT-1) March 2026 This course will be over the internet. Length: 4 days over two weekends. Continuing Education Credits: 28 hours. Prerequisite: None For: Optometrists and Vision […]

02/13/2026

A Valentine’s Gift from OEPF—And a Look at the Road Ahead - https://mailchi.mp/oepf/a-valentines-gift-from-oepfand-a-look-at-the-road-ahead

02/10/2026

What does Core OEPF Certification represent?

It reflects a deep commitment to understanding vision as it relates to learning, development, and neurological function—grounded in clinical tradition and real-world application.

Through the OEPF Clinical Curriculum (A&S, VT1–VT3), professionals progress toward COEP or COEP-T certification with live instruction and experienced faculty.
2026 is an ideal starting for your next step or to get reacquainted.

🔗 Explore the curriculum: https://www.oepf.org/clinical-curriculum-2/
Calendar: https://www.oepf.org/calendar-clinical-curriculum/

All Clinical Curriculum (A&S, VT1-VT3) courses will be offered over the internet. If you are interested in taking a CC course in person please contact Sherice Gainey at sherice.gainey@oepf.org to […]

02/08/2026

98 Years Young: Reflecting on OEPF’s Legacy—and the Road Ahead🎊 🎉 - https://mailchi.mp/oepf/98-years-young-reflecting-on-oepfs-legacyand-the-road-ahead

02/05/2026

From Groundhog Shadows to Visual Shadows: February–March at OEPF - https://mailchi.mp/oepf/from-groundhog-shadows-to-visual-shadows-februarymarch-at-oepf

02/04/2026

✨ Begin Your Core OEPF Certification Journey ✨

The 2026 OEPF Clinical Curriculum begins by making a first step —now is the perfect time to start or continue your path toward Core OEPF Certification.

Certification pathways include:
✔️ COEP – Certified Optometrist in Behavioral Neuro-Optometry
✔️ COEP-T – Certified Optometric Education Program Therapist

Rooted in nearly 100 years of clinical leadership, the OEPF Clinical Curriculum supports optometrists and therapists committed to behavioral, developmental, and neuro-optometric care.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.oepf.org/clinical-curriculum-2/

📅 View course dates: https://www.oepf.org/calendar-clinical-curriculum/

All Clinical Curriculum (A&S, VT1-VT3) courses will be offered over the internet. If you are interested in taking a CC course in person please contact Sherice Gainey at sherice.gainey@oepf.org to […]

02/04/2026

Exciting news! 🎉
OEPF is partnering with the International Jerusalem Multidisciplinary College () to bring Sports Vision and ABI/TBI specialty courses to JMC’s Master of Optometry students in 2026.

This international collaboration combines expert OEPF faculty, live online instruction, and donor-supported tuition relief—making advanced clinical education more accessible to future optometrists.

We’re honored to be part of this global learning journey 💙Looking forward to directly working with , Director of the Master's Program in Vision Science and Optometry at and Liat Gantz, PhD Head of Research and Development

01/29/2026

OEPF Updates: Frozen Weather, Burning Passion for Learning + 2026 Clinical Roadmap - https://mailchi.mp/oepf/oepf-updates-frozen-weather-burning-passion-for-learning-2026-clinical-roadmap

01/26/2026

Headline: We Survived the Polar Vortex! ❄️🧠

Shout out to the "frozen" but fearless members of the Michigan Vision Therapy Study Group! 🥶

This past weekend, Michigan threw a winter storm and a Polar Vortex at us, but it wasn't enough to stop the learning! We had 100+ attendees gather to talk all things Neuro-rehabilitation. To the 10 people who were stuck at home—we missed you, stay warm!

We spent 1.5 days leveling up our skills with some of the best in the field:
Scheiman & .Baxstrom took us deep into ABI & TBI insights.
David Cook reminded us of the power of the "Art & Emotion" in our therapy rooms.
Scott Lewis shared game-changing binocular approaches.

Huge thanks to the OEPF and the Michigan organizing committee . Dan Fortenbacher . Brad Habermehl and our incredible sponsors for keeping the coffee hot and the education top-tier: Bernell | Chadwick Optical | EyeLux

The ice couldn't stop the progress. See you all next year—hopefully with a little less snow!

01/26/2026

A huge shout out to everyone who made it to the Southwestern Congress of Optometry this past weekend (January 24–25, 2026)!

Despite the messy snow and ice that tried to slow things down, the commitment to the profession was on full display. A special mention goes out to the featured speaker, Dr. Brenda Montecalvo, for her incredible sessions on the Assessment and Treatment of Strabismus and Amblyopia. Her expertise in functional vision and patient outcomes is always a highlight, but it was especially impressive to see such a great turnout and engagement given the winter weather. A great big thank you to some of the organizing team and the people behind this conference Justin Chelette OD FAAO COEP Here is a picture of the last remaining participants who braved the weather and stayed at the conference until the end in spite of the inclement weather.

01/23/2026

OEPF-SAOA MOU and Make 2026 the Year You Get OEPF Certified - https://mailchi.mp/oepf/oepf-saoa-mou-and-make-2026-the-year-you-get-oepf-certified