2021, An exciting year for the CLMA
by Josh Adams At CLMA headquarters in the U.S., we are gearing up for another exciting and productive year! I am proud to take my turn as the CLMA president…
All Lenses Considered
The Decade of Soft Specialty Lenses: 2020-2030 by Eef van der Worp This is such a fun and interesting field we are in – the specialty contact lens industry. I…
Scleral Lens Education Society
by Maria Walker, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS The Scleral Lens Education Society (SLS) is a non-profit educational society whose mission is to teach contact lens practitioners the art and science…
The Evolution of Orthokeratology Lens Fitting
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 increasing excitement around…
Goodbye Keratometers, Hello Topographers
A reflection on the limitations of keratometry and the advantages of topography in modern day contact lens fitting by Nick Howard Introduction Portuguese Ophthalmologist Antonio Placido’s remarkable invention in 18801…
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
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, I thought I…
Class 2020 Online
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 event will deliver…
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Graduating Optometry School
10 Cosas Que Me Hubiera Gustado Saber Antes de Graduarme de la Facultad By Edgar Dávila García, OD When we get out of university, we have the whole world ahead…
Orthokeratology for Soft Lens Dryness
By Martin Conway Dryness and discomfort have long been quoted as one of the main reasons for patients struggling and/or dropping out of soft contact lens wear. Despite new materials,…
Eef@online: Taking the Digital World by Storm
Eef van der Worp, educator and researcher in optometry and contact lenses, is disrupting the industry with his digital content. With short yet insightful commentaries on eye care and contact…