Contact Lens 2005
By: Elise Brisco, O.D., F.A.A.O.
A look back at the major events and developments in the contact lens industry in 2005 and predictions for 2006, with emphasis on advancements that have enhanced contact lens vision and comfort.
International Contact Lens Prescribing in 2005
By: Philip B. Morgan, PhD, MCOptom, FAAO; Nathan Efron, PhD, DSc, FBCLA, FCCLSA, FIACLE, FAAO (DipCCLRT); Craig A. Woods, PhD, MCOptom, DipCLP, FAAO; Deborah Jones, BSc, FCOptom, DipCLP, FAAO; Alice Pesinova, Hans-Juergen Grein Dr. med., Dipl.-lng (FH); Ioannis G. Tranoudis, DO, MSc, PhD, FIACLE, FBCLA; Motozumi Itoi, MD, PhD; Eef van der Worp, BSc, FAAO, FIACLE; Geraint Phillips, BSc, OD, MCOptom, DipCLP; Vadim Belousov; Inga-Lill Thunholm-Henriksson; Alex Ong, MSc; Lee Kai Hung, MSc; Elise Brisco, O.D., F.A.A.O.; Aris Chandrinos, DO, MSc
An analysis of more than 18,000 contact lens fits from 15 countries in 2005 reveals the diversity of contact lens practice worldwide.
Lubricating Lenses Focuses on Patient Comfort
By: Joachim Nick, Dipl. Ing. (FH); Lynn Winterton; John Lally; Bill Long, BS, MBA
Slow-release lubricating technology may promise patients continuous comfort throughout the day.
Relief for Contact Lens-related Dry Eye
By: Scot Morris, OD
For some patients, alleviating dry eye and lens-related dry eye may be just a drop away.
Editor's Perspective
By: Elise Brisco, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Contact Lens Advances and the Event of 2005
Prescribing for Presbyopia
By: Craig W. Norman, FCLSA
Managing Early or Emerging Presbyopes
Orthokeratology Today
By: John Mountford, Dip. App. Sc, F.A.A.O., F.C.L.S.A.
Sometimes, Ortho-k Works Too Well
Contact Lens Materials
By: N. Rex Ghormley, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Managing Lipid Deposition on Silicone Hydrogel Lenses
Discovering Dry Eye
By: Jason J. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO; Kari B. Green-Church, PHD
The Chemistry of Proteins
Contact Lens Care
By: Michael A. Ward, MMSc, FAAO
Choosing Piggyback Lens Care Products
Contact Lens Practice Pearls
By: Thomas G. Quinn, OD, MS, FAAO
Take Time to Examine Your Telephone Technique
Contact Lens Economics
By: Antonio Calossi, DIP OPTOM IT, FAILAC, FBCLA
Updating Your Office Procedure
Treatment Plan
By: William L. Miller, OD, Ph.D., FAAO
AKC and VKC Require Long-term Strategies
Reader's Forum
By: Etty Bitton, OD, MSc, FAAO
Reader's Forum
By: Michael Feldman, O.D., FI.O.S.
A New Device Targets Lens Aversion