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Spring 2019Newsletter #49
ASSOCIATIONOF OPTOMETRICCONTACT LENS
EDUCATORS
In this issue:
� School News, p. 2
� Other News, p. 5
� Industry News, p. 7
AOCLE Heads to the PacificNorthwest!
The next AOCLE meeting is slated forMay 30th-June 2nd 2019 at PacificUniversity College of Optometry.
The team writes: “We are very excited towelcome everyone to the PacificNorthwest this year! We have an excitingprogram planned and some fun treats instore! Our theme is Rethinking ContactLens Education in 2019. We hope to seeyou rain or shine!”
Schoolswith AOCLErepresentatives:
NextAOCLEWorkshop:May30–June2, 2019
Pacific University CollegeofOptometryForestGrove,OR
Arrivals: Thursday, May 30thDepartures: Sunday, June 2nd
Portland International Airport (PDX)
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Campus News – Spring 2019
Illinois College of Optometry:
Dr. Jennifer Harthan has received a $78,000research grant from Kala Pharmaceuticals toconduct a Phase 3 Clinical Trial. Dr. Harthanis the Principal Investigator of the projectalongside sub-investigators Drs. StephanieFromstein, Michelle Man, and ResearchCoordinator Elyse Nylin. The title of theproject is, A Phase 3, Double-Masked,Randomized, Controlled Study of KPI-1210.25% Ophthalmic Suspension Compared toVehicle in Subjects with Dry Eye Disease(STRIDE 3).
Dr. Lindsay Sicks was awarded 1st place forher GSLS photo submission, “CharleuxSign.” The image appeared on the cover ofthe April issue of Contact Lens Spectrum.
ICO was well-represented at GSLS withseveral posters, including two from ContactLens Resident Dr. Laurel Roberts.
Drs. Louise Sclafani and Lindsay Sicks bothcompleted their Fellowship in the ScleralLens Education Society last year.
Marshall B. Ketchum UniversitySouthern California College ofOptometry:
MBKU welcomes Dr. Erin Rueff. She joinsthe Cornea and Contact Lens Service atSCCO as a full time faculty member.
Dr. Eric Borsting was named the new InterimDean at SCCO.
Dr. Eunice Myung Lee has edited a newtextbook ‘Clinical Cases in Eye Care’published by Wolters Kluwer (October 2018)with Dr. Denise Goodwin at PacificUniversity College of Optometry and Dr.Mark Rosenfield at SUNY College ofOptometry. The book includes over 120clinical cases reflecting the current scope ofprimary eye care practice. A few contactlens cases are included, in large part due tothe efforts of AOCLE members whocontributed: Dr. Louis Frank (MCPHS), Dr.Beth Kinoshita (PUCO), Dr. RosalynnNguyen-Strongin (SCCO), Dr. Neil Pence(IU), and Dr. Barry Weissman (SCCO).
Cases cover a wide range of commonlyseen conditions and include refractive,perceptual, binocular vision, anterior andposterior segment, and neurological andsystemic disorders. The editors had the aimto provide a teaching tool on conditions seenregularly in clinical settings and to offerexpert opinion as a springboard for valuablediscussion/exploration.
Midwestern UniversityChicago College of Optometry:
Dr. Jenelle Mallios was named AssociateDean of Clinical Affairs.
Dr. John Gialousakis was named Director ofCurriculum Development.
Dr. Javeria Azhar became a Fellow of theAmerican Academy of Optometry at theAnnual Meeting in San Antonio.
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Dr. Daniel Deligio was named AssistantDirector of Rotations at CCO and has alsojoined the GPLI Advisory Board.
GSLS was busy for the CCO team thisJanuary as Drs. Javeria Azhar, JohnGialousakis, and Daniel Deligio presentedposters. Dr. Deligio also was awarded 2ndplace for his GSLS photo submission.
Dr. Deligio (L) with Dr. Florencia Yeh (R,AZCOPT) 2nd place poster winners at GSLS.
Midwestern UniversityArizona College of Optometry:
Dr. Florencia Yeh was honored for her 2ndplace poster at GSLS.
Nha Cao, a fourth-year student and founderof the contact lens club at AZCOPT was awinner in the ABB Optical Challenge withher GSLS poster focused on the effect offreezing temperatures on senofilcon A softcontact lenses.
New England College ofOptometry:
NECO has named Erik Weissberg, OD,FAAO, as the college’s next Vice Presidentand Dean of Academic Affairs. Dr.Weissberg graduated from NECO in 1997.
NECO also held inauguration festivities fornew President Howard B. Purcell, OD ’84FAAO on April 7, 2019. Purcell is the 13thpresident at the 125-year-old institution. Hestarted in the role in July 2018, but wasjoined by more than 200 people at theEdward M. Kennedy Institute for the UnitedStates Senate in Boston to officially kick offhis tenure.
NOVA Southeastern UniversityCollege of Optometry:
Nova Southeastern University was wellrepresented at GSLS 2019. Dr. ChandraMickles presented a podium paperpresentation during the General Session inaddition to her three posters.
Drs. Carol Yu and Anisha Patel, formerNSUCO residents, and Dr. Mickles’ poster“Scleral Lens Success with CornealDystrophies” was awarded first place in theClinical Poster category.
Drs. Almas Khan, Thuy-Lan Nguyen, andcurrent NSUCO residents, Drs. Swati Kumarand Ryan Nguyen also presented posters atthis year’s GSLS.
Dr. Andrea Janoff co-authored two posterspresented at ARVO’19 in Vancouver.
University of Montreal:
Langis Michaud was recently elected as amember of the International Society ofContact Lens Researchers.
Dr Claudine Courey was named a Fellow ofthe Scleral Lens Education Society.
At GSLS, the Montreal contact lensresidents, Dr. Alexandre Poirier-Lavalléeand Dr. Marie Michelle Dupuis, presented aposter on challenging cases. Dr. Michaudpresented 2 posters, 2 papers and onelecture at the meeting. Undergraduatestudent Gabriella Courey presented a posterand a free paper at the meeting andreceived the Scleral Lens EducationSociety’s GSLS Travel Grant for her work.She will graduate in June and begin aMasters program in specialty contact lensesunder the direction of Dr. Michaud.
The Montreal CL department alsocontributed to the special edition of ContactLens Anterior Eye with a manuscript aboutscleral lenses and intraocular pressure.Work done in this area is in collaborationwith Dr. Dan Samaha, assistant professor atMontreal, who specializes in glaucoma. Thedepartment also collaborates with Dr. MariaWalker at University of Houston on topicrelated clinical research projects.
University of Missouri-St. LouisCollege of Optometry:
Dr. Edward Bennett has announced hisretirement at the end of this academic year,after 37 years at UMSL. The College will be
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honoring him at a reception on June 21,2019 (during Optometry’s Meeting in St.Louis) at the College of Optometry. Theevent will run from 5-9pm and there will beshuttle transportation available. There will becomments dedicated to Ed starting at7:30pm. While the team at UMSL is sad tosee him retire, they are happy that he andJean can enjoy time golfing, traveling andhaving fun.
University of Pikeville KentuckyCollege of Optometry:
Dr. Michael Bacigalupi was selected asDean effective July 1, 2018. Dr. Bacigalupihas 13 years of experience in optometriceducation and previously served as theassistant dean for Student Affairs andAdmissions at NOVA.
Dr. Renee Reeder joined the team at KYCOafter 21 years of service at ICO where sheserved many roles including foundingcoordinator of the contact lens residencyprogram, chief of the Cornea Center forClinical Excellence, and coordinator of theocular disease curriculum. At KYCO, she willserve as full professor and continue to beinvolved in anterior segment disease andcontact lens education.
Dr. Donald Egan and Dr. Frank Spors(Western University of Health Sciences) won3rd place at the Global Specialty LensSymposium with their poster “A Comparisonof Manual Keratometry and SimulatedKeratometry when Determining Central K-Readings.”
The Health Professions Education Buildingis now ready to accept the KYCO fourth year
class. In the classroom, students utilize 3-Dinstruction and iPad learning managementsystems.
Dr. Frank Spors was a guest lecturer andworkshop coordinator for an orthokeratologyprogram at KYCO supported by the ContactLens Manufacturer’s Association. The Classof 2020 were each certified in fitting.
Southern College of Optometry:
Student Julie Ervin of SCO was a winner inthe ABB Optical Challenge and presented aposter at GSLS titled “Treatment ofKeratoconjunctivitis Sicca Secondary toSicca Syndrome with Scleral Lenses.” SCOfaculty member Dr. Pam Schnell and adjunctfaculty member Dr. Denise Roddy were hercoauthors.
SUNY College of Optometry:
SUNY students, residents, and facultypresented posters at this year’s GSLS ontopics such as "Contact Lens Managementand Complications in a Post PK Patient withAlternating ET" and "Fitting a KeratoconusPatient into a Multifocal GP Contact Lenswith an Aspheric Back Surface Design".
Dr. Sharon Keh joined two SUNY alumni atGSLS to lecture on corneal transplantationand to present the preliminary results of aninvestigator-initiated scleral lens studysponsored by SynergEyes.
Dr. Azinda Morrow published an article inReview of Optometry (January 2019)entitled, "What You Can Learn from Lids."
University of Waterloo:Professor Lyndon Jones, Director of CORE,is this year’s BCLA Medal awardee at theBritish Contact Lens Association meeting inManchester, England. This award is givenfor outstanding achievements in the field ofcontact lenses or anterior eye research.
At GSLS 2019, Lyndon formally received hisCooperVision-sponsored Americas IACLEContact Lens Educator of the Year award.
OcuBlink™, a spin-off initiative out of CORE,has just piloted their eye model for foreignbody removal to optometry students atWaterloo (https://www.ocublink.com/fbr).
University of Waterloo faculty Lacey Hainesand Lyndon Jones took 1st and 2nd posterprizes, respectively, in the Scientific Postercategory at GSLS (pictured on next page).
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Western University of HealthSciences:Student Ilya Nikolai Volk was a winner in theABB Optical Challenge and presented aposter at GSLS entitled “The Benefit of aScleral Lens in the Treatment of a Post-Corneal Transplant Epithelial Defect.”
Dr. Frank Spors and Dr. Donald Egan(KYCO) and won 3rd place at the GlobalSpecialty Lens Symposium with their poster“A Comparison of Manual Keratometry andSimulated Keratometry when DeterminingCentral K-Readings.
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IACLE
Did you know?
2019 is the 40thanniversary of
IACLE!
IACLE has announced the winners of the2019 IACLE Contact Lens Educator of theYear Awards to recognize and rewardachievement in contact lens education, andthe 2019 IACLE Travel Awards formembers to attend major internationalmeetings. This year’s awards will bepresented at events around the world tomark IACLE’s 40th Anniversary.
Thanks to generous sponsorship fromCooperVision – and co-sponsored by theBritish Contact Lens Association (BCLA)and IACLE – three IACLE Contact LensEducator of the Year Awards will bepresented, one for each of its three globalregions. To receive their awards, winnerswill travel to the BCLA Clinical Conference inManchester, UK (30 May-1 June).
Also this year, five IACLE Travel Awards –funded by all IACLE’s industry sponsors (allawards), and co-sponsored by BCLA (oneaward) and Association of OptometricContact Lens Educators (AOCLE, oneaward) – will be presented, more than everbefore.
The 2019 IACLE Contact Lens Educators ofthe Year are:
IACLE Americas Contact Lens Educatorof the Year:
Rubén Velázquez
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México,Mexico City
IACLE Asia Pacific Contact LensEducator of the Year:
Craig Woods
Deakin University, Victoria, Australia
IACLE Europe/Africa – Middle EastContact Lens Educator of the Year:
Fabrizio Zeri
Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca,Milan, Italy
The 2019 IACLE Travel Awards recipientsand the meetings they will attend are:
Joseph AfonneMzuzu University, Mzuzu, MalawiBCLA Clinical Conference & Exhibition
Fakhruddin BarodawalaSEGi University, Petaling Jaya, MalaysiaAsia Pacific Optometric Congress
Maheswari SrinivasanShri Prakash Institute of Optometry,Chennai, IndiaAOCLE Annual Workshop,Pacific University, Oregon, USA
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Wan-Yun (Connie) TsungCentral Taiwan University of Science andTechnology, Taipei, TaiwanAsia Pacific Optometric Congress
MA YuyingWuxi Occupational Institute of Arts andTechnology, Wuxi, ChinaAsia Pacific Optometric Congress
The International Association of ContactLens Educators would also like to announcethat it will hold its Fellowship Exam inNovember 2019. It is the first administrationfor which the new Distance LearningProgram (DLP) will be available tocandidates to prepare for the exam.
The new DLP – an online self-study program– was launched in September 2018 to alignwith the fully revised and updated NewIACLE Contact Lens Course.
All IACLE members are eligible to sit for theexam, which will take place on November16, 2019. The deadline for applications isJune 30, 2019. The next Fellowship Examwill be in 2021.
Candidates who achieve a successfuloutcome and have been members for atleast 12 months can apply for Fellow ofIACLE status. Those who meet theFellowship criteria can use the prestigiousFIACLE title.
Existing FIACLEs can also re-sit theFellowship Exam as many times as theywish – free of charge – to refresh theirknowledge and keep abreast of the latestdevelopments.________________________________
The GP Lens Institute (GPLI)
Did you know?
2019 will mark the 20th anniversary of theGPLI!
The GPLI Annual Contact Lens EducatorsAdvisory Luncheon at the Global SpecialtyLens Symposium (GSLS) was very wellattended. Every year GPLI provides a grantto support the registration of one contactlens faculty from every school and college ofoptometry. Dr. Bennett reviewed the GPLIprograms and resources for students andresidents while receiving assistance fromseveral faculty members who volunteered toprovide future student/resident webinars.For questions or to provide suggestionsconcerning GPLI educational programmingplease contact Dr. Ed Bennett [email protected].
The GPLI continues to offer monthlyeducational webinars presented by industryleaders, featuring the latest advancementsin customized contact lenses. This year theycontinue with their student specific webinarsoffered quarterly. Students may beespecially interested in the January archivedwebinar, 2019 NBEO Part One: ContactLens Review, presented by Dr. StephanieFromstein. The latest student webinar washeld Thursday, April 11, 2019 by Dr.Stephanie Woo who presented Introductionto Billing and Coding. To register forwebinars or view archived webinars go toGPLI.info.
GPLI.info received a makeover! The websiteis the access point for downloading orordering educational resources such as the:
- Patient brochures for ScleralLenses, GP Multifocals, CornealReshaping and GP Lens Care andHandling
- Scleral Lens Care Tips, Applicationand Removal Card to instructpatients on scleral lens use
- GP Lens Management Guide- Toric/Sphere lens calculators- Conversion charts
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The annual GPLI Cornea and Contact LensResident Symposium will be held August 1 -4, 2019 at The Ohio State University. Formore information, contact Ursula [email protected]
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2019 Global Specialty LensSymposiumGSLSymposium.com
The Global Specialty Lens Symposium(GSLS) was presented by Contact LensSpectrum January 24-27, 2019 at theTropicana Hotel in Las Vegas, NV.
STAPLE Programhttp://www.stapleprogram.com/
The STAPLE (Soft Toric and PresbyopicLens Experience) Program, is acollaborative initiative on the part of Alcon,Bausch + Lomb, CooperVision, andJohnson & Johnson Vision to provide 2ndand/or 3rd year optometry students withgeneric hands on experience fitting soft toricand soft multifocal lenses on patients in anon-competitive environment.
This year they’ll reach their 300th workshopsince the first STAPLE Program in 2012.The day consists of a lecture, hands-onfitting with patients using four lens designs -one per manufacturer - and lunch or dinnerplus a wrap-up discussion.
To schedule an event at your school, pleasecontact the program administrators, UrsulaLotzkat ([email protected])and/or Jill Lopa ([email protected]).Ursula and Jill look forward to working withyou toward the common goal of increasingstudents’ confidence level and skills with softtoric and multifocal lenses.
Photos from the STAPLE Workshop at PCO SALUSearlier this year. The speaker was MCO grad and past
Davis Duehr Dean resident Dr. Trevor Fosso.
Industry News – Spring 2019
Acculensacculens.com
Bill Masler, [email protected]
Maxim Multifocal with Optical Alignment:Maxim and EasyFit scleral lenses are nowavailable with decentered near optics forproper optical alignment over the visual axis.Regardless of lens position, presbyopicpatients will experience sharp clear visionfor near and distance.
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AccuLens officially launched their ScholarAmbassador program, hosting the 2018finalists at the recent GSLS meeting in LasVegas.
Nitya Murthy, Alyssa Pack and BradfordHearn are 3rd and 4th year optometrystudents who attended lectures, assistedduring the exhibits, and networked with theleading KOLS in specially lenses.Applications for 2019 Scholars are beingaccepted now. Winners will receive a$1500.00 award along with scleral lenstraining. For more information go tohttps://mailchi.mp/acculens.com/about-scholar-ambassadorshtml.
Advanced VisionTechnologieswww.avtlens.com
Keith Parker, NCLEC,[email protected]
Janine Bugno, NCLEC, Vice [email protected]
AVT has expanded its family of Naturalensproducts introducing the Naturalens MINIScleral.
Through extensive clinical research of thescleral/limbal profile, the optimal LandingZone Angle has been incorporated in theNaturalens MINI design. This increases theFirst Fit success and minimizes neededchanges simplifying the fitting process. TheNaturalens MINI is designed from HVID andBest Fit Sphere from Topographicalelevation data along with K’s and Rx.
The Naturalens MINI features smallerdiameter range of 13.8 to 15.5mm. Bestcandidates are patients with smaller fissuresor those experiencing problems withInsertion & Removal with larger Sclerals.The SimpleFIT Warranty includes 120 Day100% No Risk Return. HydraPEG, Refitsand Upgrades such as Toric and Toric PC’s(Except Multifocal) at no additional charge.
Alconwww.alcon.com
Tom Duchardt, FAAODirector, Professional RelationsAcademic [email protected]
Alcon debuts iLux® MGD treatmentsystem for personalized therapy for dryeye disease
Alcon debuted its iLux® MGD TreatmentSystem for dry eye therapy at the SECOInternational 2019 meeting. The System iscomprised of the handheld and portableiLux® device and Smart Tip PatientInterface,and helps eye care professionals(ECPs) provide comprehensive, in-officetreatment for their patients with dry eyedisease. The innovative and personalizedsystem addresses Meibomian GlandDysfunction (MGD), a leading cause of dryeye disease. It enables ECPs to directlytarget a patient’s blocked Meibomian glandsthrough the application of light-based heatfollowed by compression under directvisualization in a matter of minutes. Visitwww.alcon.com to learn more about theiLux® MGD Treatment System.
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Art Opticalwww.artoptical.com
Erik Anderson, NCLECDirector, Professional [email protected]
Mike Johnson, FCLSADirector, [email protected]
Art Optical continues to develop andenhance their Ampleye scleral lens platform.
The design now features advancedaberration correcting optics to neutralizeunwanted power inherently present in theoptical zone to deliver a consistent powerprofile. Correcting lens aberrations insurespredictable acuity for the patient regardlessof the lens position on eye. Ampleye’saberration correcting technology is a resultof their ongoing collaboration with PacificUniversity. Read more here. They have alsointroduced a spare lens purchasing programfor Ampleye, as well as a new Ampleyeinitial Rx lens calculator. Additional lensmaterials are now approved with HydraPeg,including Boston, Paragon and the newOptimum Infinite material by Contamac.
Bausch + Lomb Vision Carewww.bausch.com
Rhonda Robinson, OD, ACEAcademic Consulting [email protected]
Bill Shelly, Senior Director of [email protected]
In recent months, Bausch + Lomb hascontinued to demonstrate its commitment toprotect and enhance sight by delivering newinnovations and resources. These include510(k) clearance of Bausch + LombULTRA® Multifocal for Astigmatism lenses,expected to be available by mid-2019 , andTangible® Hydra-PEG® custom contactlens coating technology for use with severalBausch + Lomb lenses and the introductionof ZenTM Multifocal scleral contact lensesfor Presbyopia. The company also launchedSightMatters.com, a website offeringpersonalized tips and tools to help patientswith Age-related Macular Degeneration(AMD) take action for their condition and joina community of others living with AMD.
Read more about Bausch + Lomb’s latestnews at http://www.bausch.com/our-company/recent-news.
Contamac, Ltd.www.contamac.com/Practitioners/
John HibbsNational Accounts [email protected]
Jessica Labriola, NCLECCustomer [email protected]
In January 2019 Contamac began the newyear with two new product launches. Thefirst, a new hyper-Dk GP material, OptimumInfinite™ was announced. Optimum Infinitewas independently measured to have a Dkof 200.4, and in-house tests determined ahigh flexural modulus of 1341MPa, defyingthe high-Dk-low-flexural modulusconvention. Optimum Infinite is alsoavailable with Tangible™ Hydra-PEG forincreased wettability.
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The second new product, HyClear®(hypochlorous acid .01%), was alsoannounced in January. HyClear is a pure,balanced hypochlorous acid spray indicatedfor twice daily use as a part of your patient’seyelid health management. HyClear will beavailable to the patient through practitionersin a convenient 2oz spray bottle. Visitwww.gethyclear.com for more information.
Johnson & Johnson Visionwww.jnjvisionpro.com
Charissa Lee, OD, FAAO – Director,Professional Education & [email protected]
W. Lee Ball, OD, FAAO - Director,Professional Education & [email protected]
TIME has selected ACUVUE OASYS withTransitions Light Intelligent Technology asone of the ‘Best Inventions of 2018,’ in itsannual round-up spotlightinggroundbreaking innovations worldwide. Thetwo-week reusable contact lens continuouslyadapts from clear to dark and back, helpingeyes adjust to changing light better thanthey would on their own. ACUVUE OASYSwith Transitions was developed through astrategic partnership between Johnson &Johnson Vision Care, Inc. and TransitionsOptical Limited. It will be marketed byJohnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
Menicon America, Inc.www.meniconamerica.com
Randal Sakamoto, OD, PhDVice President, Professional [email protected]
Kurtis BrownDirector of [email protected]
Menicon America has announced the USlaunch of Miru 1month Menicon, a monthlyreplacement silicone hydrogel lens. After adecade of success on the European market,Miru 1month Menicon is now available in theUS as spheres for myopia and hyperopia, asa toric for astigmatism and as a multifocalfor treating presbyopia.
Starting with an impressive Dk/t of 161*,Miru 1month further optimizes oxygentransmissibility by using unique geometry tocontrol and minimize lens thickness insphere, toric and multifocal designs acrossthe whole lens surface and the entire powerrange.
Miru 1-month utilizes proprietary MeniSilkTMand NanoglossTM technologies to achievehigh wettability and excellent anti-foulingproperties against surface contaminantswhile maintaining satisfactory oxygenpermeability.
Paragon Vision SciencesCooperVision Specialty Eye CareDivisionwww.paragonvision.com
Leah Johnson, OD, FAAO-Director,Clinical [email protected]
What’s New at Paragon Vision Sciences?At the 2019 Global Specialty LensSymposium (GSLS), Paragon VisionSciences introduced the newCooperVision® Specialty Eye Care division.The overall goal of this division is to addressthe unmet needs of practitioners andpatients worldwide whose ocular challengescompromise not only vision, but quality oflife.
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SynergEyeswww.synergeyes.com
Louise Sclafani OD FAAO - Vice President,Professional [email protected]
SynergEyes, a leader in specialty contactlens technology, announces SynergEyes VSscleral in Contamac Optimum Extremematerial is now available with TangibleHydra-PEG.
Tangible Hydra-PEG is designed tominimize deposits and lens fogging,increase lens surface water retention,improve wettability and increase comfortthrough end of day. SynergEyes VS isavailable in both Contamac with theTangible Hydra-PEG option and Menicon Z,with its own proprietary plasma treatment.The SynergEyes VS scleral lens was rankedthe #1 Primary Scleral lens for the 2nd yearin a row in a survey among independent eye
care professionals that prescribe specialtylenses. The unique scleral lens featureslinear landing zones and toric peripheries,and has become a go-to lens for contactlens specialists.
Tangible Sciencewww.tangiblescience.com
Brandon Felkins-Chief Operations [email protected]
Tangible Science will be expanding theproduct line beyond Tangible Hydra-PEG toinclude two care solution products: 1)Tangible Clean, a daily multi-purposecleaning solution compatible with Hydra-PEG (AOCLE members can getcomplimentary Tangible Clean samples sentto their offices by [email protected] with the subjectline “AOCLE Clean Samples”);and 2) Tangible Boost, a monthlyconditioning solution that restores andmaintains the Hydra-PEG coating. PendingFDA clearance, Tangible Boost launches inQ3 2019.
B+L and Paragon will be added to thecurrent list of approved suppliers for Hydra-PEG along with Contamac and SynergEyes.Tangible Science has added resources forpractitioners (care tips, case studies andmore) that can be found at:www.tangiblescience.com/tangible-hydra-peg-toolkit.
TruForm Opticshttp://www.tfoptics.com/
Don DixonGeneral [email protected]
George Mera, NCLE-ACFitting Consultant & School [email protected]
TruForm was a sponsor at GSLS 2019 andenjoyed interacting with the educators andCornea and Contact Lens Residents frommany of the Schools of Optometry. They arelooking forward to participating in upcomingspring workshops, and appreciate thechance to share their DigiForm Scleral lensdesigns, with built in fitting scales, with thestudents. They will be at Vision by Design inSan Antonio. Please stop by and let themknow how TruForm can help your programs.
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Valley Contaxwww.valleycontax.com/
Janice Adams, MBA – President & [email protected]
Josh Adams, NCLEC - Vice [email protected]
Jennifer Conklin - Schools [email protected]
Valley Contax is proud to announce that dueto their remarkable growth they havepurchased a 6,000 sq. ft building to expandtheir manufacturing process to better servetheir customers. They plan to bemanufacturing in the new location by thisSummer.
Their Custom Stable Aurora has openeddoors to patients who have never beensuccessful in multifocals before. This scleralmultifocal has proven to be successful oncompromised corneas, normal eye andeveryone in between. Contact Jennifer toorder your complimentary fitting set.
Their Extern 5 Pak Program launched forthe 6th year in March. They have suppliedthousands of graduates the tools they needto succeed in a specialty lens practice. Theylook forward to continuing their support foreducation at the optometry schools aroundthe county.
X-Cel Specialty Contactswww.walman.com
Cathy Smith - National Sales [email protected]
Tony Caporali, NCLE – Director,Product [email protected]
X-Cel Specialty Contacts is a valuablebusiness partner for tough contact lens fitsand is excited to provide complimentary in-office, hands-on fitting assistance and stafftraining. From sclerals, custom soft, andcorneal GP lens designs, they have theproducts to successfully fit your patients andwill help in the process. Learn the featuresand benefits of their product lines,understand how to identify and prescribe theideal Atlantis Scleral patient, and how toteach your patients the proper insertion,removal and care for Atlantis lenses.
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AOCLE Executive BoardChair: Katie Clore, ODUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamSchool of [email protected]
Vice Chair: Julie Ott DeKinder, ODUniversity of Missouri - St. LouisCollege of [email protected]
Immediate Past Chair: Sue Kovacich, ODIndiana University School of [email protected]
Secretary: Beth Kinoshita, ODPacific University College of [email protected]
Treasurer: Latricia Pack, ODNortheastern State University OklahomaCollege of [email protected]
Communications Committee:Andrea Janoff, OD – Newsletter EditorNova Southeastern UniversityCollege of [email protected]
Lindsay A. Sicks, ODIllinois College of [email protected]
Chandra Mickles, OD, MSNova Southeastern UniversityCollege of [email protected]
