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International Contact Lens Prescribing in 2025

Our 25th consecutive annual survey reveals trends in global contact lens prescribing.

By: PHILIP B. MORGAN, PHD, MCOPTOM, CRAIG A. WOODS, PHD, MCOPTOM, IOANNIS G. TRANOUDIS, DO, MSC, PHD, NATHAN EFRON, AC, DSC, PHD, Lyndon Jones, PHD, DSC, FCOPTOM, PAULA FACCIA, PHD, DORIS RIVADENEIRA, OD, IACLE, CHRISTINA N. GRUPCHEVA, MD, PHD, DEBORAH JONES, BSC, FCOPTOM, AMOND ADSERSEN, MSC, OPTOM, JACINTO SANTODOMINGO-RUBIDO, OD(EC), MSC, PHD, MCOPTOM, Yip Siu Lai Queenie, Thomas Chuen Lam, PhD, MIHÁLY VÉGH, MD, PHD, NIR ERDINEST, BOPTOM, PHD, GIANCARLO MONTANI, DIPOPTOM, Yuichi Hori, JOLANTA BENDORIENE, MD, PHD, Karola Panke, PhD, RICARDO PINTOR, L.OPT, ANN ELISABETH YSTENÆS, BSC, MSCOPTOM, Jagrut Lallu, MSc Specialty Lenses, Bottom, JEANETTE ROMUALDEZ-OO, OD, CARMEN ABESAMIS-DICHOSO, OD, RUTE J. MACEDO-DE-ARAÚJO, PHD, OSKAR JOHANSSON, BSC, JOHN HSIAO, BA, OD, JASON J. NICHOLS, OD, MPH, PhD
Contact Lens Spectrum January 1, 2026 Vol 41, Issue January-February 2026 Page(s): 16-18,20-22,24
Top Institutions in Optometry and Contact Lens Research

Institutions leading in this area typically conduct large-scale epidemiological studies, clinical trials on contact lens materials and designs, and maintain extensive patient registries to analyze prescribing trends and outcomes.

  • #1

    The Ohio State University College of Optometry
    The Ohio State University College of Optometry

    Columbus, OH

    Known for pioneering research in contact lens materials and fitting techniques, OSU maintains one of the largest clinical contact lens research programs in the US with extensive longitudinal data on prescribing trends.

    Key Differentiators

    • Optometry
    • Contact Lens Research
    • Vision Science

  • #2

    University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science
    University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science

    Waterloo, ON

    Internationally recognized for its research in contact lens fitting, ocular surface health, and epidemiological studies on lens wear, the University of Waterloo has contributed significantly to understanding global prescribing trends.

    Key Differentiators

    • Optometry
    • Contact Lens Research
    • Ocular Surface Disease

  • #3

    University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry
    University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry

    Berkeley, CA

    Berkeley's optometry program is noted for its clinical research in contact lens fitting and ocular surface interactions, contributing to advancements in lens design and patient management strategies.

    Key Differentiators

    • Optometry
    • Contact Lens Research
    • Corneal Health

  • #4

    University of Manchester, Division of Optometry and Visual Science
    University of Manchester, Division of Optometry and Visual Science

    Manchester, England

    A leading European center for contact lens research, the University of Manchester has a strong focus on epidemiological studies and clinical trials related to contact lens prescribing and ocular health.

    Key Differentiators

    • Optometry
    • Contact Lens Research
    • Vision Science

  • #5

    Queensland University of Technology (QUT) School of Optometry and Vision Science
    Queensland University of Technology (QUT) School of Optometry and Vision Science

    Brisbane, QLD

    QUT is recognized for its research in contact lens technologies, including orthokeratology and myopia control lenses, contributing valuable data on prescribing trends and clinical outcomes.

    Key Differentiators

    • Optometry
    • Contact Lens Research
    • Myopia Control