New Year, New Look

by Optometric Insights | Feb 11, 2019 | Contact Lens Spectrum, Latest READS, Publications

It’s 2019. Can you believe that it is another year closer to 2020, the year when everyone will launch major marketing campaigns for their practices (Hint: start planning now)? When a new year rolls around, I like to look at my trial lens cabinet and do a quick...

I Have Diseased Eyes Too

by Optometric Insights | Feb 1, 2019 | Contact Lens Spectrum, Latest READS, Publications

I remember my optometrist first walking me over to the window and showing me my vision through my first prescription. I recall the shopping center and everything that I saw like it was yesterday. I was sold. I wanted to help people who had this same problem. I wanted...

I’m a Crash Test Dummy

by Optometric Insights | Jan 30, 2019 | Contact Lens Spectrum, Latest READS, Publications

Years ago, I was having lunch with my mentor during my residency. I asked him how he started to do speaking engagements and how he started writing. A major part of what I learned from him, in addition to fitting contact lenses, was how to get involved with our...

What Happens in Vegas …

by Optometric Insights | Jan 15, 2019 | Contact Lens Spectrum, Latest READS, Publications

We are only weeks away from the 2019 Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS). Every year, GSLS pulls out something new and takes on a new look and feel. This year will be no different. With international speakers, we will get a worldwide perspective on specialty lenses...

Contact Lens Focus

by Optometric Insights | Jan 7, 2019 | Contact Lens Spectrum, Publications

Monthly contact lens meets the needs of unique corneas In this Focus column, the author answers questions about a new contact lens, based on his firsthand experience… Read more:...

Contact Lenses for the Holidays

by Optometric Insights | Dec 25, 2018 | Contact Lens Spectrum, Contact Lens Today, Publications

This year, give yourself a Christmas present. Yeah, we know that you get things for yourself anyway while shopping for your family and friends, but let’s get one more thing: A new way of fitting contact lenses. Every year, at about this time, I like to reflect back on...