May 2001
Features
Comparison of Multifocal Lens Performance To Monovision
By: Susan Gromacki, O.D., M.S., F.A.A.O.
This study surveyed patients to determine if multifocal contact lens wearers are as satisfied with their lenses as monovision wearers.
Custom-designed Ultra-thin RGP Lenses
By: Leonard R. Achiron, O.D.
Use new technology to design and manufacture thinner, stronger and more comfortable RGP lenses.
Preventative Contact Lens Care: Part II
By: Marjorie J. Rah, O.D., PhD; Ronald K. Watanabe, OD, FAAO
This second installment of a three-part series explores contact lens fitting and prescribing, as well as replacement schedules and complications.
Departments
Editor's Perspective
By: Elise Brisco, O.D., F.A.A.O.
The State of Contact Lenses and Our Role
Prescribing For Presbyopia
By: David W. Hansen, OD, FAAO, (DipCL)
Location, Location, Location = RGP Bifocal Success
Discovering Dry Eye
By: Barbara Caffery, OD, MS, FAAO
Allergies or Dry Eye?
Contact Lens Primer
By: Timothy B. Edrington, OD, MS; Elise Brisco, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Toric Soft Contact Lenses
Contact Lens Economics
By: Antonio Calossi, DIP OPTOM IT, FAILAC, FBCLA
Overcoming the 50 Cents Per Box Syndrome
Treatment Plan
By: Timothy McMahon, OD, FAAO
Contact Lenses and Pink Eye
Readers' Forum
By: Michael Feldman, O.D., FI.O.S.
BRACE Refractive Therapy
Contact Lens Case Reports
By: Patrick J. Caroline, FAAO; Mark P. André, FAAO
NSAIDs in RGP Adaptation
RGP Insights
By: Edward S. Bennett, OD, MSEd
Choose the Right RGP Lens Material for Your Patient