College of Syntonic Optometry

02/27/2026

There's still time to register for the Syntonics 101 Course in Visalia, Calif. on March 13 & 14.
Visit https://csovision.org/syntonic-phototherapy-101/

02/17/2026

Don't forget...less than a week until the next "Ask a Syntonist" event!

It will be Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:00am Eastern US time .

Dr. Randy Schulman will present “Best Practices for Implementing and Educating Patients About Syntonics.”

The "Ask a Syntonist" events are open to current members of the College of Syntonic Optometry and the Australian College of Syntonics. For membership information, visit csovision.org/membership.

02/16/2026

Thank you Jennifer Ceanzo for attending today's Master Class and for the following comments you made.
"Wow! Those were 8 great hours of Masterclass education on using light therapy in clinical practice. Can't wait to put this into practice! Thanks you College of Syntonic Optometry for gathering lecturers from around the world!"

02/12/2026

Only a few days remain to sign up!

Register now for the Syntonic Phototherapy Masterclass, February 15, 2026:
This will be a one-day VIRTUAL class where you will learn advanced topics from the following speakers:
Simon Grbevski, BOptom, FACBO, FOVDR, FCSO – “Advanced Visual Fields”
Glen Swartwout, OD, ND – “Accelerated Self Healing: How to Harness Natural Medicine to Turn Back the Clock on Aging and Degeneration”
Larry Wallace, OD, PhD – “Thalamus as the Major Synapse in Syntonic Phototherapy”
Doug Stephey, OD, MS – “ The Case of Henry”
Doug Villella, OD – “A Functional Medicine Approach to Optometric Care: A Review of Case Studies”
Cliff Fukushima, OD, FCSO – “Thinking in a Different Way: The Integrative Process of Correlating Ductions Findings, Visual Color Fields, and Customized Training to Create Openings for Patients to See and Think Differently”
Jerry Wintrob, MA, OD, FOVDR – “How to Use Astrology as a Predictor of Visual Anomalies”

It is strongly recommended that the registrant has a basic knowledge of Syntonic Phototherapy by having completed a CSO or ACS Syntonics 101 Course to get the most benefit from this Masterclass.

Register now on the CSO website.
Here's the link: https://csovision.org/syntonics-phototherapy-masterclass-virtual/

02/10/2026

I was honored to teach Syntonics 101 with Josef Thiel to the prestigious group of Polish and Czech vision therapy optometrists. As President of the College of Syntonic Optometry I look forward to future collaboration with our international colleagues.

02/09/2026

Only a few hours remain to register...

The Australian College of Syntonics (ACS) will present an Interactive Online Workshop on 11th February 2026 at 7pm Wednesday AEST (Sydney Australia time).

The Topic is: RED LIGHT OR BLUE LIGHT FOR MYOPIA.

We will look at how to use photobiomodulation or Blind spot stimulation in the treatment of Myopia.
If you have a case please share it or have the group discuss potential treatment options.

This event is open only to current members of ACS or the College of Syntonic Optometry (CSO).

To register, go to: https://australiancollegeofsyntonics.org/interactive-workshops/

02/05/2026

The Australian College of Syntonics (ACS) will present an Interactive Online Workshop on 11th February 2026 at 7pm Wednesday AEST (Sydney Australia time).
The Topic is: RED LIGHT OR BLUE LIGHT FOR MYOPIA.
We will look at how to use photobiomodulation or Blind spot stimulation in the treatment of Myopia.
If you have a case please share it or have the group discuss potential treatment options.

This event is open only to current members of ACS or the College of Syntonic Optometry (CSO).

To register, go to: https://australiancollegeofsyntonics.org/interactive-workshops/

02/04/2026

Save the date...
The next "Ask a Syntonist" event will be Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:00am Eastern US time .

Dr. Randy Schulman will present “Best Practices for Implementing and Educating Patients About Syntonics.”

The "Ask a Syntonist" events are open to current members of the College of Syntonic Optometry and the Australian College of Syntonics. For membership information, visit csovision.org/membership.

01/31/2026

Members & friends of CSO:

Ron Wahlmeier's memorial service will be Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 11:00am at the Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel, 1317 N. Main St, Pueblo, Colorado, 81003.

The website for his obituary, and to sign the guestbook, is here:

William Ronald Wahlmeier, 84 passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026. He was born August 22, 1941, in Denver, Colorado, to the late George and Lois (McIntyre) Wahlmeier. A 1959 graduate of Central High School, Pueblo, Colorado. Ron married his sweetheart Pearl Irene Reynolds in 1964. Ron received...

01/29/2026

Register now for the Syntonic Phototherapy Masterclass, February 15, 2026:

This will be a one-day VIRTUAL class where you will learn advanced topics from the following speakers:

Simon Grbevski, BOptom, FACBO, FOVDR, FCSO – “Advanced Visual Fields”

Glen Swartwout, OD, ND – “Accelerated Self Healing: How to Harness Natural Medicine to Turn Back the Clock on Aging and Degeneration”

Larry Wallace, OD, PhD – “Thalamus as the Major Synapse in Syntonic Phototherapy”

Doug Stephey, OD, MS – “ The Case of Henry”

Doug Villella, OD – “A Functional Medicine Approach to Optometric Care: A Review of Case Studies”

Manohar Croke, M.A., Dipl. – ECP “Introduction to Esogetic Colorpuncture Aculight Therapy: Theories, Concepts and Treatment Examples”

Cliff Fukushima, OD, FCSO – “Thinking in a Different Way: The Integrative Process of Correlating Ductions Findings, Visual Color Fields, and Customized Training to Create Openings for Patients to See and Think Differently”

Jerry Wintrob, MA, OD, FOVDR – “How to Use Astrology as a Predictor of Visual Anomalies”

It is strongly recommended that the registrant has a basic knowledge of Syntonics by having completed a CSO or ACS Syntonics 101 Course to get the most benefit from this Masterclass.

Register now on the CSO website.

Here's the link to register: https://csovision.org/syntonics-phototherapy-masterclass.../

01/23/2026

Dear CSO members and friends...

It is with profound sadness that tell you of the passing of Mr. Ron Wahlmeier. For 19 years Ron was the Administrative Director of the College of Syntonic Optometry. He has been a huge part of our family, and his dedication to optometry in general, and syntonic phototherapy in particularly, was unwavering.
Our deepest sympathies to his wife Irene, and the rest of his family.
We'll inform you of final arrangements as we learn of them.
You can contact Irene at csovision2020@gmail.com.

01/21/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!

for The College of Syntonic Optometry's 93rd International Conference on Light an Vision, May 28-30, 2026, Virginia Beach, VA.

This education will consist of:
1. Syntonic Phototherapy 101 - A two-day course providing practical education and theoretical knowledge including the history and basic concepts of Optometric Syntonic Phototherapy, pupil assessment, convergence near point, functional visual field assessment and case syndromes with practicum.
a. Day 1 - May 17, 2026 - VIRTUAL MEETING
b. Day 2 - May 28, 2026 at the 93rd Conference

2. Syntonic Phototherapy 201 - May 28, 2026 - A one-day course providing advanced topics on the use of syntonics in clinical settings.

3. General Meeting - May 29-30, 2026 - A two-day course providing advanced education on broad topics related to light, color, and other treatment modalities. Attendees of the Syntonics 101 and Syntonics 201 courses are encouraged to stay for these cutting-edge presentations.

For more information and to register, visit: https://csovision.org/upcoming-conference/