Contact Lens Spectrum

Contact Lens Spectrum is a highly regarded resource for clinical information about contact lenses, catering to optometrists, opticians, and ophthalmologists. Every month, it provides relevant articles on topics like fitting techniques, managing complications, adopting the latest technologies, and ensuring patient compliance, all authored by experienced contact lens practitioners. Additionally, Spectrum distributes useful insights through a weekly e-newsletter.

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Editor's Perspective: A Major Milestone

4 weeks ago | clspectrum.com | Jason Nichols

BIRTHS, BIRTHDAYS, graduations, a first job, marriage, parenthood, anniversaries. These major life events signify accomplishment, direction, reward, confidence, inspiration, purpose, and validation, which motivates us to take on next steps and new challenges. Milestones matter!We have much to celebrate in the history of contact lenses. Significant milestones were made over the last century, and even more have been made over the past few decades.
Editor's Perspective: Market Forces

1 month ago | clspectrum.com | Jason Nichols

THERE IS CERTAINLY A LOT GOING ON IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW, especially economically. Tariffs. Trade wars. Inflation. Stock market volatility. Even fears of recession. Many take the position that some of these economic corrections are necessary to undo unfair trade practices, recognizing that imported goods will become more expensive, while ultimately giving domestic goods a competitive advantage. Time will tell. Have you stopped to think about the potential impact of these economic times on eye care?
Editor's Perspective

Mar 1, 2025 | clspectrum.com | Jason Nichols

A SPIRIT OF ENTREPRENEURIALISM is at the heart of all new technology. This is particularly true in eye care and in the field of contact lenses. F.A. Müller. Adolf Fick. William Feinbloom. Kevin Tuohy. Otto Wichterle and Drahoslav Lím. Newton Wesley and George Jessen. All names that made indelible and significant impacts on the field of contact lenses, thus changing patients’ lives forever. Take scleral lenses, for example.
CONTACT LENS PRACTICE PEARLS

Nov 1, 2024 | clspectrum.com | Jason Compton

CONTACT LENS FITTERS face ongoing challenges in attracting new patients and reviving interest in contact lenses, especially when competing with glasses or surgical options. According to research from the Contact Lens Institute (CLI), nearly half (47.8%) of glasses wearers are highly interested in trying contact lenses, yet many are unaware of advancements or believe they aren’t suitable candidates due to outdated information (CLI, 2024).
CONTACT LENS CARE & COMPLIANCE

Aug 30, 2024 | clspectrum.com | Melissa Barnett

SOFT CONTACT LENSES account for the majority of contact lens fittings. According to the Contact Lens Spectrum“International Contact Lens Prescribing in 2023” feature, of 13,127 contact lens fits reported, 90% were soft contact lenses and 75% were silicone hydrogel lenses (Morgan et al, 2024). However, their utilization ranged from as low as 19% of soft lens fittings in Taiwan to as high as 96% in Colombia. Approximately one-third of all contact lenses were monthly replacement lenses.
ONLINE PHOTO DIAGNOSIS

Jul 1, 2024 | clspectrum.com | Luciano Bastos

CORNEAL GPs are an excellent tool for visual correction of regular and irregular cornea conditions, although sometimes discomfort may be an issue. It may be related to poor design or an ocular condition such as dry eye. In these cases, scleral lenses are a helpful alternative. A 36-year-old female patient who has high myopia originally presented to our office in 2013 claiming she had tried to be fit with corneal GPs in another clinic without success.
CONTACT LENS PRACTICE PEARLS

Jun 1, 2024 | clspectrum.com | Madison I Moss

AS SCLERAL LENSES become more customizable and accessible, they are proving essential in optometric practice. With this growth comes the potential for more barriers to scleral lens wear. It is important to prepare patients, staff, and ourselves for these challenges to ensure success for all involved. It is no secret that scleral contact lens fitting involves a larger financial commitment compared to refractive correction alternatives.
DAILY DISPOSABLES VERSUS REUSABLES: WHICH TECHNOLOGY WINS?

May 1, 2024 | clspectrum.com | Nathan Efron |Philip Morgan

LEARNING METHOD AND MEDIUMThis educational activity consists of a written article and20 study questions. The participant should, in order, read the Activity Description listed at the beginning of this activity, read the material, answer all questions in the post test, and then complete the Activity Evaluation/Credit Request form. To receive credit for this activity, please follow the instructions provided below in the section titled To Obtain CE Credit.
Contact Lens Spectrum

Apr 1, 2024 | clspectrum.com | Luciano Bastos

A 75-year-old male presented with a history of bilateral keratoconus and 34 years of wearing specialty GPs fitted in our clinic. His most recent fit was prior to the pandemic in June 2019. He could not tolerate lens wear due to poor vision and difficulty removing his left lens. Slit lamp examination with fluorescein uncovered lens adhesion OS.
CONTACT LENS PRACTICE PEARLS

Apr 1, 2024 | clspectrum.com | Jason Compton

CLINICAL PEARLS are often associated with techniques and insights gained within the confines of the exam room. However, let’s broaden that perspective. True clinical pearls can also emerge from embracing innovation and technology. The Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS) is a great example of this broader view.