Upcoming Lectures for SUNY College of Optometry Residents with Dr. Randy Schulman
Dr. Randy Schulman will be presenting a series of advanced lectures this fall for residents at the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry. Each session explores a unique aspect of behavioral and neuro-optometric care, highlighting the integration of light, vision, and brain function in clinical practice.
Syntonics: Balancing Vision Through Light
November 7, 2025 Syntonics, or optometric phototherapy, uses specific light frequencies to help balance the visual system and improve neurological and emotional responses. In this lecture, Dr. Schulman will demonstrate how targeted light therapy can restore visual comfort and efficiency in patients experiencing issues such as visual field constriction, accommodative stress, and post-concussion symptoms.
Summary: Dr. Randy Schulman will introduce SUNY residents to the principles of syntonic phototherapy, showcasing how light can be used to restore balance and improve visual performance.
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Visual System
November 14, 2025 This session will explore the visual and neurological consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI), with a focus on recognizing and rehabilitating post-concussive visual dysfunction. Dr. Schulman will review assessment methods, therapeutic interventions, and case outcomes that highlight the importance of integrative care in neuro-visual recovery.
Summary: Dr. Schulman’s upcoming lecture will guide SUNY residents through understanding and managing visual challenges that arise following traumatic brain injuries.
Behavioral Optometry and the Skeffington Four Circles
December 12, 2025 In this lecture, Dr. Schulman will delve into the foundational philosophy of behavioral optometry through Skeffington’s Four Circles: anti-gravity, centering, identification, and speech–auditory. Residents will learn how these interrelated systems influence visual development, perception, and learning, forming the cornerstone of behavioral vision care.