contact lenses

  1. AdminWolf

    Dr. Aaron Luekenga on PRECISION1® for Astigmatism in Practice

    In this ODwire.org TV episode, we speak with Dr. Aaron Luekenga on the new PRECISION1® for Astigmatism. Dr. Luekenga had early access to the lens in his practice, so has had extensive experience fitting the lens and getting feedback from his patients. We discuss: * How he's fit the lens into...
  2. AdminWolf

    Successful Refit Strategies For Discontinued Contact Lenses

    This year has seen the discontinuation of a number of popular brands of contact lenses. But what happens when that extended-range parameter lens your patient loves gets discontinued? You’ve put a lot of time and effort into making your patient happy, and now you have to start all over again...
  3. AdminWolf

    Successful Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting Made Easy: The Alcon Multifocal Portfolio

    Successful Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting Made Easy: The Alcon Multifocal Portfolio and Fitting Process with Dr. April Jasper In this ODwire.org TV episode, we talk about the various multifocal lenses in Alcon's Portfolio, how to properly (and easily) fit them, and when to use each modality...
  4. AdminWolf

    Dr. Shane Kannarr on Toric Lenses - Tips and Tricks!

    In this InSight Studio interview, we speak with Dr. Shane Kannarr on toric lenses, and get his tips and tricks on fitting them: * When to go spherical vs. toric -- how much cyl before you decide to move? * How to choose which toric - when to switch * typical patient issues with torics vs...
  5. AdminWolf

    Dr. Heather Webster - The Challenge of New Contact Lens Fits

    In this InSight Studio interview, we talk to contact lens fitting expert Dr. Heather Webster of Columbia, MO about how best to deal with new patient fits. We discuss: * Tips for I&R and lens handling * Dealing with the phobic patients * The "old days" of soft lenses (with vials!) vs. abundant...
  6. AdminWolf

    Offset Multifocal Optics with OptiSync Technology

    Offset Multifocal Optics with OptiSync Technology with Drs. Matthew Lampa and Stephanie Ramdass Soft contacts frequently decenter temporally, which can lead to sub-optimal visual outcomes. In this ODwire.org webinar, Drs. Matt Lampa and Stephanie Ramdass discuss the science behind this...
  7. AdminWolf

    Multifocal Contact Lenses & the Gen-X Patient - Dr. Ed Bennett

    Generation X is becoming presbyopic just in time to take advantage of many new advancements in multifocal contact lens technology. In this InSight Studio interview from the AOA's 2018 annual meeting, we speak with Edward S. Bennett, O.D., M.S.Ed., Chair of the Contact Lens and Cornea Section...
  8. AdminWolf

    Dr. Frank Fontana on the Early Days of Contact Lenses and the Future of Eye Care!

    Dr. Fontana (aka optometry's "Uncle Frank, The King of Contact Lenses"), in his 69th year attending SECO (!!), talks about being a pioneer the field of contact lenses, and what the future might hold for ECPs. He also gives a shout-out to our own Paul Farkas and Ted Kassalow, who were also party...
  9. AdminWolf

    How ECPs are Being Represented in Washington DC - Dr. Jeff Sonsino

    In this fast ODwire.org interview, we speak with Jeff Sonsino, OD, FAAO about how ECPs are being represented by lobbying groups in DC. With different groups claiming to represent ECPs, it is important to know what these various groups are saying to legislators, sometimes on your behalf. He...
  10. AdminWolf

    Instrumentation for Your Specialty Lens Practice Pediatric Contact Lens Management - Dr. Barry Eiden

    32 COPE-Approved Credits LIVE Sept 23 & 24, then On-Demand Thru Dec 1, 2017! Watch live or at your own pace! REGISTER NOW Instrumentation for Your Specialty Lens Practice Pediatric Contact Lens Management S. Barry Eiden, OD, FAAO [please place all discussion about this lecture in this...
  11. AdminWolf

    Pediatric Contact Lenses - Dr. Louise Sclafani

    32 COPE-Approved Credits LIVE Sept 23 & 24, then On-Demand Thru Dec 1, 2017! Watch live or at your own pace! REGISTER NOW Pediatric Contact Lenses Louise A. Sclafani, OD, FAAO [please place all discussion about this lecture in this thread.]
  12. AdminWolf

    Corneal Crosslinking & Contact Lens Management - Dr. Clark Y. Chang

    32 COPE-Approved Credits LIVE Sept 23 & 24, then On-Demand Thru Dec 1, 2017! Watch live or at your own pace! REGISTER NOW Corneal Crosslinking & Contact Lens Management Clark Y. Chang, OD, MSA, MSc, FAAO [please place all discussion about this lecture in this thread.]
  13. AdminWolf

    Keratoconus Contact Lens Management - Drs. Marsha Malooley & Greg DeNaeyer

    32 COPE-Approved Credits LIVE Sept 23 & 24, then On-Demand Thru Dec 1, 2017! Watch live or at your own pace! REGISTER NOW Keratoconus Contact Lens Management Drs. Marsha Malooley & Greg DeNaeyer [please direct all discussion about this course to this thread.]
  14. AdminWolf

    #57: Patient & Practice Success: Focusing on Patient Needs with Dr. Pamela Lowe

    Patient and Practice Success: Focusing on Patient Needs with: Pamela A. Lowe, OD, FAAO Professional Eye Care Center Niles, Illinois /community/radio/catalog/ODwire_Radio_Episode_57.mp3 In this ODwire.org Radio Episode, we interview Dr. Pamela Lowe on daily disposal lenses, and how to...
  15. AdminWolf

    Growing your Practice with Astigmatic Patients - Dr. John Schachet [ODwire TV]

    These days most docs are actively seeking out sources for practice growth. It might surprise you to learn that astigmats make up a large, under served patient population! In this interview, Dr. John Schachet discusses the opportunities to grow your practice with this group of patients, and how...
  16. AdminWolf

    Johnson & Johnson Completes $4B AMO Acquisition

    This morning Johnson & Johnson completed their AMO acquisition! I got to speak with Ashley McEvoy, Company Group Chairman, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Medical Devices for a few minutes about the deal. Listen here: /community/radio/catalog/mcevoy_mixdown_r2.mp3
  17. AdminWolf

    Contact Lens Innovations: Improving Patient Outcomes with Dr. Pamela Lowe

    In this ODwire.org Webinar, Dr. Pamela Lowe of Niles, IL discusses the latest in contact lens materials and designs. The focus of the talk is on how this new tech is used in Alcon's contact lens product line; we'll review the technology, and how each lens can work for different patients and...
  18. AdminWolf

    Interview: Dr. Jeffrey Sonsino on potential CL legislation & the impact on ODs and patients

    This is part 2 of an interview we did with Dr. Sonsino at CEwire2016. ... and remember, there's still time to take up to 50 COPE-approved CE credits online. Register here & watch through May 1st, 2016!
  19. AdminWolf

    Dr. Jeffrey Sonsino Discusses Valeant Acquisitions, RGPs, CL Legislation, and more...

    In this interview from CEwire2016, Dr. Jeffrey Sonsino talks about why the Valeant acquisitions should matter to all clinicians, in plain english. He also discusses legislation that contact lens retailers are attempting to get through state houses around the country via aggressive lobbying...
  20. AdminWolf

    #47: 1-Day Acuvue Moist Multifocal with Drs. Kurt Moody & Charlie Clayton

    Episode 47: 1-Day Acuvue Moist Multifocal (Recorded LIVE at the AOA 2015 in Seattle, WA) /community/radio/catalog/ODwire_Radio_Episode_47.mp3 In this special ODwire.org Radio show, we go LIVE on site to AOA 2015 in Seattle to visit with Dr. Kurt Moody, the man who led the team that developed...