Contact Lens Update

• Issue 73 | August 2023

  A Review of Ocular Surface Immunology

  Eye care professionals must be aware of how the immune system of the ocular surface functions and how different conditions impact its immunity. In this issue of Contact Lens Update, Sezen Karakus gives an overview of the current research; Jeremy Chung Bo Chiang discusses the immunopathology of dry eye disease and the topical treatments that are currently available; Elyana Locatelli shares the results of her study comparing cyclosporine to lifitegrast in dry eye patients; and finally, Barbara Caffery shares a case report describing the management of a patient with Sjögren’s syndrome.

  • Editorial - A Review of Ocular Surface Immunology: Unveiling the Secrets of Eye Health
  • Feature Article - Article Review: The Immunological Basis of Dry Eye Disease and Current Topical Treatment Options
  • Conference Highlights - Comparison of Subjective Responses to Cyclosporine 0.05% versus Lifitegrast 5.0% in Individuals with Dry Eye Disease
  • Clinical Insight - Case Report: Managing Dry Eye with Topical Immunomodulators

• Issue 72 | June 2023

  Corneal Ectatic Disorders

  Eye care professionals must be aware of advancements in managing ectatic corneal disorders, improving vision, and managing high-order aberrations. Timely diagnosis, monitoring, and patient education on eye rubbing are crucial for optimal outcomes and improved quality of life, while staying updated with the latest developments enable better visual results. In this issue of Contact Lens Update, Daddi Fadel provides an overview on treatment options, including therapeutic contact lenses and surgical approaches; Melissa Barnett discusses a study that explores the management of keratoconus with contact lenses, emphasizing the importance of corneal topography and imaging techniques in optimizing lens fitting; Christine Sindt shares the results of her study assessing low and high-resolution aberrometers in measuring high-order aberrations; and Karen Carrasquillo shares a case report that underscores the significance of customized lens fit and optics.

  • Editorial - Corneal Ectatic Diseases – A Review of the Latest Treatments, Including Therapeutic Contact Lenses and Surgery
  • Feature Article - Article Review: Current perspectives in the management of keratoconus with contact lenses
  • Conference Highlights - Comparison of Two Different Sets of Aberrometer Data and Methods of Orientation, on the Same Contact Lens, with Resultant Measurements on the Same Eye
  • Clinical Insight - Reclaiming Vision and Comfort: Overcoming Higher Order Aberrations and Scleral Lens Suction in a Keratoconus Patient

• Issue 71 | April 2023

  The role of biometry in myopia management

  Eye care professionals must be aware of the role of biometry in managing myopia. In this issue of Contact Lens Update, Debbie Jones gives an overview of the many instruments available for optical biometry; Marielle Reidy discusses a study assessing the potential of ocular biometrics and uncorrected visual acuity for detecting myopia; Gareth Lingham shares the results of his study assessing the performance of a machine learning-based algorithm in estimating axial length; and finally, Jason Compton provides a practitioner resource outlining the benefits of optical biometry over A-scan ultrasound.

  • Editorial - The Role of Biometry in Myopia Management
  • Feature Article - Article Review: Ocular biometrics and uncorrected visual acuity for detecting myopia in Chinese school students
  • Conference Highlights - Machine learning-estimated axial length is better than spherical equivalent for identifying higher-risk myopic eyes
  • Clinical Insight - Practitioner Reference: Optical biometry and its role in myopia management

• Issue 70 | March 2023

  In-Office Procedures for Dry Eye

  Eye care professionals must stay abreast of cutting-edge therapies available for the treatment of dry eye disease. In this issue of Contact Lens Update, Jennifer Craig gives an overview of the latest technologies available for the treatment of dry eye; Leslie O’Dell discusses a study evaluating the safety and efficacy of eyelid warming devices; Karl Stonecipher shares the results of his study on treating meibomian gland dysfunction with intense pulsed light and low level light therapy; and finally, Selina McGee provides a clinical case report outlining the complete assessment and successful treatment of a patient experiencing contact lens discomfort due to dry eye disease.

  • Editorial - Taking DED management to the next level
  • Feature Article - Article Review: Eyelid Warming Devices: Safety, Efficacy, and Place in Therapy
  • Conference Highlights - Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) with Intense Pulse Light Therapy (IPL) with Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) Versus Lllt Alone
  • Clinical Insight - Case Report: Multimodal Treatment of Dry Eye to Overcome Contact Lens Discomfort

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