62nd Wold Behavioral Vision Seminar

Presents:

The origins of strabismus: a developmental and neurological perspective of vision therapy

Dr. Curt Baxstrom

Course Description: Strabismus is often evaluated and managed from an accommodative/convergence model. This model although beneficial may limit treatment considerations for the clinician. A more wholisitc model including the development of vision with the neurology of vision provides a much stronger and cohesive model from which to evaluate and treat. Evaluation of a patient who presents with strabismus should include an evaluation for the type of strabismus, the effects of visual motion processing, bilateral vestibular and motor foundations and so much more. Lastly vision isn’t simply sensory or motor, it is sensory motor as the reciprocal relationship of them is criticial to the adapted condition. We will look at these origins and how we can modify vision therapy to make it even more efficacious for better outcomes.

CE Hours: 12 hours of Continuing Education under the auspices of the Optometric Extension Program Foundation (OEPF)

When: November 9 and 10, 2025

Where: Island Palms Hotel and Marina

San Diego, California, USA

About the speaker

Curtis R. Baxstrom, MA, OD, FOVDR, FNORA, FAAO, FANO

Dr. Baxstrom received his O.D. degree from Pacific University and a MA degree in Reading from Seattle Pacific University. He opened a vision therapy/vision rehabilitation practice in Federal Way, Washington in 1992. In addition, he consults at two local Rehabilitation Hospitals providing Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation services. He is also an adjunct professor at Pacific University; he is the Director of the Vision Northwest Vision Therapy/Rehabilitation Residency sponsored by Pacific University. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, the Optometric Vision Development and Rehabilitation Association, the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association and the Academy of Neuro-Optometry and is Certified in Vestibular Rehabilitation and Concussion by the American Institute of Balance.

*To Register: Submit the Google Form at the bottom of this page.*

Sunday, November 9, 2025

7:30 am to 8:00 am Registration Open

8:00 am to 12:00 pm The origins of strabismus - Part 1

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Lunch On-Site (Included in Registration)

1:00 pm to 5:30 pm The origins of strabismus - Part 2

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm On-Site Hospitality (Room to be announced)

Monday, November 10, 2025

8:00 am to 1:00 pm The origins of strabismus - Conclusion and Q & A

Registration Pricing: In-Person Attendance*:

Earlybird- Before Spetember 20, 2025:

Optometric Vision Therapist or Optometrist: $550 each

Optometric Student or Resident (No meals included- In person only) $0 each

After September 21, 2025:

Optometric Vision Therapist or Optometrist: $650 each

Optometric Student or Resident (No meals included- In person only) $0 each

*Additional meal tickets are available for $85 per person

Registration Pricing: Virtual Attendance:

All Virtual Attendees: (Before September 20, 2025) $550 each

All Virtual Attendees: (After September 21, 2025) $650 each

International (Outside of the USA) Virtual Attendee?

Email behavioralvisionseminar@gmail.com for details on a special international virtual rate.

Registration closes on October 18, 2025

Hotel Information:

$165 per night (Must reserve via phone for negotiated room rate)

Parking is $20 per day per car

Island Palms Hotel & Marina

2051 Shelter Island Drive

San Diego, California 92106

1 (800) 922-2336

Reserve your room by phone using the Hotel Reservation Code: VisionHealth2025 (Wold Behavioral Vision Seminar)

https://www.islandpalms.com/

Reminder: Hotel Deadline is October 15, 2025 for negotiated meeting rate of $165 per night. Limited rooms available at this price, reserve your rooms ASAP!