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Professional Development Series: CVI Range and Functional Vision Assessment

Professional Development Series: CVI Range and Functional Vision Assessment

by PCVIS Team | May 5, 2026 | CVI & Assessments, CVI & Education, The CVI Range, Webinars

CVI Range and Functional Vision Assessment June 10, 2026 | 7 - 8 pm ET | ZoomPresenters: Christine Roman, Ph.D., Pediatric VIEW, and Jonathan Graves, M.Ed., Pediatric VIEWModerator: Anna Ault, DNP (c), RN In this session, we will: Review the 10 Characteristics of the...
From Dyslexia to CVI: Janina Rigó’s Journey to Understanding Her Vision

From Dyslexia to CVI: Janina Rigó’s Journey to Understanding Her Vision

by PCVIS Team | Apr 28, 2026 | CVI Advocacy and Awareness, CVI Literacy, Diagnosing CVI

For many individuals with Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI), the path to diagnosis is rarely straightforward. Misunderstandings, partial answers, and years of unanswered questions are common. In honor of CVI Literacy Month, PCVIS board member Janina Rigó...
Understanding CVI: Diagnosis & Clinical Assessment

Understanding CVI: Diagnosis & Clinical Assessment

by PCVIS Team | Apr 21, 2026 | CVI & Assessments, Diagnosing CVI, Webinars

Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) is recognized as the leading cause of visual impairment in children in developed countries, yet many children are undiagnosed. In this professional development webinar, exclusive for PCVIS members, CVI experts Dr. Melinda...
Preverbal Visual Assessment for Screening CVI

Preverbal Visual Assessment for Screening CVI

by PCVIS Team | Apr 20, 2026 | Diagnosing CVI, Knowledge Base

Preverbal Visual Assessment for Screening Cerebral Visual Impairment: Diagnostic Accuracy and Clinical Utility Karen L. Harpster, Terry L. Schwartz, Alaina Johnson, Reena Donofe, Li Lin, Melissa L. Rice Main Research Question Can the Preverbal Visual Assessment...
Professional Development Series: CVI Diagnosis and Clinical Assessment

Professional Development Series: CVI Diagnosis and Clinical Assessment

by PCVIS Team | Mar 5, 2026 | CVI & Assessments, CVI Continuing Education, CVI Events, Diagnosing CVI

CVI Diagnosis and Clinical Assessment April 15, 2026 | 7 - 8 pm ET | ZoomPresenters: Melinda Chang, MD, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, and Sharon Lehman, MD, Wills Eye HospitalModerator: Karen Harpster, PhD, Cincinnati Children's Hospital In this session, we will:...
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