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Bill Harvey tries out a useful new product that will put an end to scrabbling for contact lens cases in the consulting room
Bill Harvey tries out a useful new product that will put an end to scrabbling for contact lens cases in the consulting room
Early experiences of contact lenses are crucial. Starting out well with a good relationship and helpful support is an important step in future success and satisfaction, as we report
Hailed as ‘the perfect collision of scientific education and business content’, the first Global Contact Lens Forum took place in New York in March. Will the formula appeal to UK practitioners when the event comes to Birmingham next month? Alison Ewbank reports
Recent courses show how enhanced CET is changing the content of the industry’s educational events, as Alison Ewbank reports
Find the right words and actions to open a contact lens conversation and many more patients could soon be wearers. Effective communicators Clair Bulpin and Theresa Cox share their tips for getting the message across
The 38th British Contact Lens Association Clinical Conference & Exhibition will take place at the ICC Birmingham this June
The Netherlands contact lens congress is as distinctive as the fitting habits of Dutch practitioners. Alison Ewbank reports on a selection of this year’s presentations
Talking with our patients is something we do every day but how often do we stop and reflect on our conversations and how they’re received? Clair Bulpin, Andy Cole and Alison Ewbank take a look at some of the principles involved in effective patient communication
Sophie Taylor-West recounts some of the high points from this year’s annual conference for specialist contact lens practitioners
A landmark initiative from the International Association of Contact Lens Educators is helping to ensure the safe use of contact lenses worldwide. Alison Ewbank reports
Lancashire contact lens optician David Gould was the recipient of the Contact Lens Practitioner of the Year award
KR Hovinga and AKS Vogt show how a computer modelling process can reveal clues about the performance of multifocal contact lenses
Home-grown talent in contact lens research, practice and industry was showcased at the 10th BCLA Pioneers Conference in London last month
Contact lens wearers are important for business growth and it is important to keep them satisfied and wearing their lenses. Ella Ewens reviews the latest research and practitioner opinion to give practical advice on how to best support new and existing contact lens wearers
Children are capable of being the most compliant of contact lens patients and stand to benefit from treatment as well as basic vision correction, delegates heard at a Johnson & Johnson Vision Care workshop. Joe Ayling reports