The Evolution of Orthokeratology Lens Fitting
February 8, 2021 By Katie Harrop For many practitioners, Orthokeratology (ortho-k) seems to be a very recent phenomenon and it may only have come to their attention due to the…
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In Memory of Owen Flynn
December 16, 2020 A challenging year, 2020 has brought many struggles and shocks. Among this, we were saddened to hear of the passing of Owen Flynn, an industry colleague and…
Goodbye Keratometers, Hello Topographers
November 30, 2020 by Nick Howard A reflection on the limitations of keratometry and the advantages of topography in modern day contact lens fitting Introduction Portuguese Ophthalmologist Antonio Placido’s remarkable…
Radial Keratotomy And Reverse Geometry Scleral Lenses
November 30, 2020 by David Foresto and Sandra Au Case ME, a 61-year-old lady, was referred to our practice for contact lens correction to improve the vision in the right…
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
November 30, 2020 by Martin Conway This past year has been like no other for all people and industries across the globe. So, as we approach the end of 2020,…
Class 2020 Online
October 27, 2020 Class Symposium 2020 is anticipated to be a milestone in digital education for the speciality contact lens industry. With an extensive programme spanning over 7 weeks, the…
Contamac’s Founder, John McGregor, Retires
October 7, 2020 Contamac’s founder and chairman, John McGregor, is retiring from his position, 34 years after he first produced a contact lens blank in his garden shed.The company…
Keratoconus and Scleral Lenses
August 4, 2020 By Dr Stephanie Woo, O.D. Patient History A 34-year-old Hispanic female was referred to us by an ophthalmology clinic for a contact lens evaluation. JS was diagnosed…