Features
2026 Annual GP and Custom Soft Lens Report
Year-over-year sale data reveal how innovation is affecting future specialty contact lens prescription.
By JENNIFER SWINGLE FOGT, OD, MS
Custom Soft Lenses for the Win
When standard off-the-shelf lenses cannot provide adequate fit, optimal vision, or sufficient comfort, try this alternative.
By JENNIFER HARTHAN, OD
Web Exclusives
IFSLR 2026
The 9th International Forum for Scleral Lens Research Meeting Provided Insights Into Clinical and Market Advances in Scleral Lenses
By MARIA K. WALKER, OD, MS, EEF VAN DER WORP, BSC, PHD, JASON MARSACK, PHD, et al.
Mastering Myopia:
Matching Patients to Modalities
The increasing number of modalities for myopia control has made it easier than ever to begin implementing this specialty in our practices.
By Aaron Salzano, OD
Departments
Editor's Perspective:
The Rules That Shaped Contact Lenses
As we continue our celebration of Contact Lens Spectrum’s 40th anniversary, this month we are reminded of contact lenses’ interesting regulatory journey.
By JASON J. NICHOLS, OD, MPH, PhD
Online Photo Diagnosis
By Daniel Deligio, OD
Research Review:
Pupil Size and Multifocal Lens Performance
Even among individuals performing the same visual task, such as using a computer or reading a book, there is considerable variation in pupil size.
By Alex Hui, OD, PhD, FAAO
GP Insights:
GP Lenses and Cataract Surgery
Corneal GP lens wearers may be particularly challenging to guide through this process.
By Roxanna Potter, OD
Hybrid How-To:
High-Definition Hybrids
When a patient presents with soft contact lens discomfort, practitioners may be inclined to change the care system or add artificial tears
By Lindsay A. Sicks, OD, FAAO, Matthew McGee, OD
Dry Eye Dx and Tx:
Telehealth Enters the Dry Eye Arena
Dry eye disease (DED) remains one of the most common conditions seen in practice.
By Tiffany Andrzejewski, OD
Orthokeratology Today:
Troubleshooting the Ortho-k Fit: Clinical Detective Work
Every orthokeratology follow-up tells a story.
By CHERYL CHAPMAN, OD, FIAOMC, FAAO, DIPL ABO
The Scleral Lens Vault:
Observing Your Fluorescein
In the times of ever-advancing new technology for precise fitting of scleral lenses, has the art of diagnostic fitting fallen to the wayside
By Jamie Kuzniar, OD
Is This the New Norm?:
Is Overcomplicating Ortho-k the New Normal?
After more than 20 years in practice, it can be surprising to see what products have gone out of favor.
By Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, DAVID L. KADING, OD, FAAO
Contact Lens Case Reports:
Specialty Lens Compliance and Replacement
This case highlights changes that can cause issues over time when periodic follow-up appointments are missed.
By Gregory W. DeNaeyer, OD, FAAO
News
Supported Content
Better Lenses, Better Conversations
How you describe these advancements to your patients will make a big difference in how they are adopted in your clinic.
By JASON R. MILLER, OD, MBA, FAAO
A Clearer View of Keratoconus
Wavefront-guided scleral lenses are indicated to effectively reduce residual higher-order aberrations and improve subjective visual quality in patients who have corneal ectasia, particularly keratoconus.
By Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS
Ortho-k for the Long Haul: Keys to Success
Prescribers can help patients avoid negative habits
By Brooke M. Messer, OD, FSLS, FAAO
Scleral Fits Aren’t Forever
Scleral lens complications may occur if the underlying condition is not regularly monitored.
By Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS
The Presentation Makes All the Difference
Here’s my “why” for daily disposables: compliance, compliance, compliance.
By JASON R. MILLER, OD, MBA, FAAO
Managing the Astigmatic Child With Myopia
The dual power of ortho-k and soft toric lenses
By Bobby "Chip" Wood, Jr., OD