Features
2026 Annual GP and Custom Soft Lens Report
By JENNIFER SWINGLE FOGT, OD, MS
Custom Soft Lenses for the Win
When standard off-the-shelf lenses cannot provide adequate fit, optimal vision, or sufficient comfort, try this alternative.
By JENNIFER HARTHAN, OD
Departments
Editor's Perspective
The Rules That Shaped Contact Lenses
As we continue our celebration of Contact Lens Spectrum’s 40th anniversary, this month we are reminded of contact lenses’ interesting regulatory journey.
By JASON J. NICHOLS, OD, MPH, PhD
Online Photo Diagnosis
By Daniel Deligio, OD
Research Review:
Pupil Size and Multifocal Lens Performance
Even among individuals performing the same visual task, such as using a computer or reading a book, there is considerable variation in pupil size.
By Alex Hui, OD, PhD, FAAO
GP Insights:
GP Lenses and Cataract Surgery
Corneal GP lens wearers may be particularly challenging to guide through this process.
By Roxanna Potter, OD
Hybrid How-To:
High-Definition Hybrids
When a patient presents with soft contact lens discomfort, practitioners may be inclined to change the care system or add artificial tears
By Lindsay A. Sicks, OD, FAAO, Matthew McGee, OD
Dry Eye Dx and Tx:
Telehealth Enters the Dry Eye Arena
Dry eye disease (DED) remains one of the most common conditions seen in practice.
By Tiffany Andrzejewski, OD
Orthokeratology Today:
Troubleshooting the Ortho-k Fit: Clinical Detective Work
Every orthokeratology follow-up tells a story.
By CHERYL CHAPMAN, OD, FIAOMC, FAAO, DIPL ABO
The Scleral Lens Vault:
Observing Your Fluorescein
In the times of ever-advancing new technology for precise fitting of scleral lenses, has the art of diagnostic fitting fallen to the wayside
By Jamie Kuzniar, OD
Is This the New Norm?:
Is Overcomplicating Ortho-k the New Normal?
After more than 20 years in practice, it can be surprising to see what products have gone out of favor.
By Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, DAVID L. KADING, OD, FAAO
Contact Lens Case Reports:
Specialty Lens Compliance and Replacement
This case highlights changes that can cause issues over time when periodic follow-up appointments are missed.
By Gregory W. DeNaeyer, OD, FAAO
Supported Content
Better Lenses, Better Conversations
How you describe these advancements to your patients will make a big difference in how they are adopted in your clinic.
By JASON R. MILLER, OD, MBA, FAAO