Specialty Lenses

Building a Medical Contact Lens Practice

Seven pros detail their opinions on how to start and maintain a specialty focus, the difficult cases they encounter and their best advice for long-term success.
06/15/2023

A Closer Look at High-Tech Contact Lenses

These cutting-edge technologies are now becoming a reality, but where do they currently stand?
06/15/2023

An Evidence-Based Approach to Gas Permeable Lenses

The CLEAR study offers ODs a comprehensive review of current literature.
04/15/2022

Orthokeratology: Principles, Lessons, Cases

Learn how to best apply this modality for myopia control and more.
12/15/2021

Seeing Multifocal Optics More Clearly

As the presbyopia population grows, so does the number of multifocal contact lenses. That gives you more options—but also more to master. Here’s an overview.
06/15/2021

Specialty Contact Lenses for the Diseased Cornea

When fit successfully, these medical devices can be a life-changer for appropriate patients.
11/15/2020

The Pancake Cornea Conundrum

Postsurgical flattening poses unique visual challenges that only GP lenses can counter. Read on to learn how we managed it—and you can, too.
09/15/2020

Let’s Talk About Labs

Ask yourself if your current relationship with your labs meets your needs.
09/15/2020

When to Consider Piggybacks and Hybrids

Get the best of both worlds when mastering the techniques for these options.
09/15/2020

How to Get Ahead of Presbyopia

Intervening earlier on is key in successfully working through this inevitable condition.
03/15/2020