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GP Lens Institute Newsletter | January 27, 2023 | |
This newsletter is kindly sponsored by: | |
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The GP Lens Institute is moving in a very positive direction in 2023, in large part due to the generosity of the CLMA members listed above and the support of many of our eye care professionals (ECPs) who believe strongly in the GP and custom soft lens education of our students, staff, and ECPs. Our team, including Associate Director Dr. Tom Quinn, Development and Marketing Coordinator Beth Anderzhon, Vice-President of the Board of Directors, Derrell James, Secretary-Treasurer John Hibbs, and our entire Board of Directors – highlighted later in this issue – are contributing greatly to our forward progress. Our 2023 GPLI Advisory Board – to be announced in the February newsletter – includes seven exceptional new members highlighted below. Of course, we appreciate the efforts of our committee members and chairs.
In this issue we will highlight two exceptional webinars: “Specialty Contact Lens Fitting in Pediatrics” by Dr. Jennifer Fogt and our quarterly student-based webinar – the highest attended webinar in our history - “NBEO Contact Lens Review” from Drs. Dawn Lam, Erin Rueff, and Lindsay Sicks. We are excited about our ECP membership program and we have had a very good response in just the past two weeks. We offer 13 benefits for a nominal fee including several COPE-approved webinars beginning with February’s webinar “Advancements in Scleral Lenses” from Dr. Greg DeNaeyer. The very clinically-oriented online bimonthly journal: “The Advisor” with Editors Drs. Jennifer Harthan and Melanie Frogozo – with assistance from Dr. Tom Quinn – is another outstanding benefit.
Finally, the GPLI was once again a Gold Sponsor of the Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS). We sponsored several hours of education, the registration on one educator per college of optometry, and honored some very special people at our Rising Stars reception.
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SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION Part 1:
"Specialty Contact Lens Fitting in Pediatrics"
Jennifer Fogt, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS
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For anyone interested in fitting pediatric contact lenses this is a “must see” presentation. Dr. Fogt previously practiced at Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates in Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH where she founded and directed the Pediatric Contact Lens Services. She is currently on the faculty of The Ohio State University College of Optometry. Her presentation was very clinical, and reflected both her knowledge and passion for fitting pediatric patients into contact lenses. It included the following “Top Ten” topics:
1) Why fit pediatric contact lenses? Obviously, you change the future quality of their life by minimizing or preventing amblyopia.
2) Infantile/pediatric aphakia: contact lens options and their applications and benefits, including handling:
- Silicone elastomer contact lenses
- GP contact lenses
- Soft custom hydrogel or silicone hydrogel lenses
3) Process for infant contact lens fittings (or under age of 2)
4) Evaluating and dispensing contact lenses for infants
5) Fitting contact lenses for aphakia
6) Child with anisometropia
7) High refractive error
8) Scarred/irregular cornea
9) Nystagmus
10) Fitting tips for all pediatric lenses
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SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION Part 2:
"NBEO Contact Lens Review"
Dawn Lam, OD, FAAO; Erin Rueff, OD, PhD, FAAO; Lindsay Sicks, OD, FAAO
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This webinar was attended by no less than 566 students and they definitely benefitted. This 2 hour and 15 minute presentation was extremely well presented, organized, and comprehensive. It is “must see TV” for any student preparing to take the NBEO Part One examination. We have hosted two previous NBEO contact lens reviews (Dr. Stephanie Fromstein, January, 2019 and myself in January, 2018) that were both thorough and well attended. That said, this presentation was exceptional. The topics included the following:
1) Contact lens optics
2) Contact lens parameters
3) GP lens fitting
4) Soft contact lens fitting
5) Soft lens complications
6) GP lens complications
7) Cornea, corneal disease, and contact lenses
8) Lens solution science and preservatives
The attendees were also informed of the two following archived webinars that would represent “Must See TV”:
“Finding the Practice of Your Dreams” with Dr. David Seibel (April 2020)
“Why You Should Consider an Optometric Residency” with Drs. Sydni Davis, Tiffany Andrzejewski, Carl Kramer, and Madison Moss (October 2021)
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"Advancements in Scleral Lenses"
Greg DeNaeyer, OD, FAAO, FSLS
Tuesday, February 21st • 8 PM Central
GPLI Members: Free (visit the Members Area for the discount code)
Non-Members: $15
REGISTER NOW
COPE Course #82670-CL – COPE Approval Pending
GP Lens Institute has received commercial support from AccuLens, Acuity Polymers, Art Optical Contact Lens, Inc., BostonSight, Contamac, Euclid Systems Corporation / Visionary Optics, Tangible Science, Visionary Contact Lens, WAVE Contact Lens System, and X-Cel Specialty Contacts for this activity in the form of an unrestricted educational grant.
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SPOTLIGHT ON RESOURCES:
GP Case Grand Rounds Troubleshooting Guide
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This 62 case mini-book has unique concise cases pertaining to the following GP lens areas:
Spherical
Multifocals
High Aastigmatism
Keratoconus/Irregular Cornea
Post-Surgical
Corneal Reshaping
Sclerals
The authors are GPLI Advisory Board members, and they and the Section Editors are leaders in specialty contact lenses. Each case follows a specific format of background; test procedures, fitting/refitting, design and ordering; patient consultation; follow-up care, final outcome; and discussion/alternative management options.
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We have almost 3000 GP specialists with their area(s) of specialty listed to assist you when you need to refer a patient or for patients looking for a GP specialist, as this resource is also available on our consumer site: contactlenses.org.
If you are interested in signing up to be a referral GP lens practitioner, you can do so here.
Specialties Include:
General GP Contact Lenses
Bifocal/Multifocal Contact Lenses
Contact Lenses for Irregular Corneas
Corneal Reshaping / Orthokeratology
Scleral Lens Designs
| Become a Specialty Contact Lens Externship Site | Make a Contribution to the GPLI | Your generosity is appreciated and helps the entire eye care community! | Sign up now to become an ECP member of the GPLI! | |
Registration is open! Don't miss out on the many benefits our members will receive for a low annual cost. Your membership also supports the ongoing efforts of the GP Lens Institute.
Register now to be a part of it!
Regular Member: $89/yr
Fellow in an Eye Care Organization: $75/yr
Full-time Educators, Students, and Residents: Free*
*Email beth@gpli.info to claim your free membership
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Spotlight on the Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS) | |
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Once again, the GPLI was a Gold Sponsor of the GSLS. This includes a track of courses, a complimentary registration for one educator at every college of optometry, a Cornea and Contact Lens Educator’s Advisory meeting, a booth, and the always popular closing event – the ‘Rising Stars” awards reception.
The Rising Stars event is held for the GPLI Advisory Board members, educators, CLMA members and, of course, our rising stars consisting of current and former cornea and contact lens residents. It also represents the opportunity to honor several very deserving individuals. The 2023 honorees are:
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Naomi “Jo” Svochak GP Practitioner of the Year
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Gloria Chiu OD, FAAO, FSLS
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Dr. Edward S. Bennett GPLI Educator of the Year
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Langis Michaud OD, FAAO, FBCLA, FSLS
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Thomas J. “Tommy” Pham GPLI-NKCF Keratoconus Practitioner of the Year
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Clark Chang OD, MSA, MSc, FAAO
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Dr. Arthur B. Epstein GPLI Award for Excellence in Specialty Contact Lenses and Anterior Segment Disease
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Arthur B. Epstein OD, FAAO
(award received by Shannon Steinhauser OD, FAAO)
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Thomas E. Anastor GPLI Distinguished Service Award
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Pamela B. Witham
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Thomas E. Anastor GPLI Distinguished Service Award
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Ursula Lotzkat
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As in 2022, New York Mets outfielder – and keratoconic patient – Tommy Pham attended to both serve as a keynote speaker and present the award in his name. He also kindly stayed to meet attendees and be photographed with them, and with our Advisory Board. | |
Welcome to Our New GPLI Advisory Board Members | |
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We are proud to announce that the GPLI Board of Directors unanimously approved the following seven contact lens specialists to join the GPLI Advisory Board:
Katie Greiner OD, MS, MBA, FAAO
Chief Executive Officer at Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons
Carl Kramer OD, FAAO
Chief of the Cornea and Contact Lens Residency program, UMSL College of Optometry
Jamie Kuzniar OD, FAAO, FSLS
Owner and founder of Elevate Eye Care in Rochester Hills, Michigan
Andrea Lasby OD, FAAO, FSLS
Mission Eye Care in Calgary, Canada
Chantelle Mundy OD, FAAO, FSLS
Associate Professor, The Ohio State University Department of Ophthalmology
Marcus Noyes OD, FAAO, FSLS
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology
Chris Smiley OD, FAAO
Owner of Vision Professionals, a multi-center practice in Ohio
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The GPLI Announces their 2023 Board of Directors | |
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Dr. Ed Bennett, President
Derrell James, Vice-President
John Hibbs, Secretary-Treasurer
Josh Adams
Kurtis Brown
Dr. Rob Davis
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George Mera
Daren Nygren
Chris Pantle
Jan Svochak
Sara Yost
Thank you for everything, GPLI Board!
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Edward S. Bennett, OD, MSEd, FAAO, FSLS
Professor Emeritus, University of Missouri St Louis College of Optometry
President and Executive Director, GP Lens Institute (GPLI)
The Gas Permeable Lens Institute is dedicated to providing eyecare professionals with unbiased educational and practice-building resources highlighting GP and custom manufactured soft contact lenses.
Please support the educational opportunities provided by the GP Lens Institute. We will continue to support all ECPs, staff and your patients. Be kind, respectful and find happiness within yourself!!
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Thank you again to our newsletter sponsors | |
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