Get ready for an inspiring few days at NECO!
Dr. Patrick T. Quaid—Founder & Director of Optometric Services at VUE Cubed Vision Therapy Clinics—will be on campus April 12–14 as our 2026 Behavioral Scholar in Residence.
Dr. Quaid’s work is deeply personal. After experiencing a severe traumatic brain injury at age 8, he understands firsthand how concussion can impact a child’s learning and development. That experience sparked a lifelong passion for visual rehabilitation and led him to build one of the leading vision therapy programs in the field. Along the way, he has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and as President of the College of Optometrists of Ontario.
Sunday, April 12: 1:00–4:00PM
Visual Dysfunction in Concussion: Going Beyond 20/20!
Dr. Quaid will explore both the structural and functional causes behind common post-concussion visual symptoms—like light sensitivity, dizziness, reading difficulties, and challenges navigating visually busy environments such as grocery stores and malls.
4:15 PM: Vision Therapy Bull Session
Join an open, collaborative discussion with fellow vision therapy professionals. Bring your toughest cases and tap into the collective brainpower of the community!
Tuesday, April 14: 6:00PM
Hands-On Workshop: Expanding Your Concussion Toolbox
Roll up your sleeves and gain practical strategies you can apply right away in clinical care.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leader whose expertise is matched only by his lived experience.
Click below to register and be part of it!