The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has announced its largest-ever participation in the upcoming Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS). The annual conference is expected to attract prominent researchers, clinicians and educators from 35 countries later this month in Las Vegas.
“The range of CORE-led sessions on dry eye, contact
lenses, myopia management and instrumentation across four days reflects how we
have taken a markedly increased role in the specialty segment, which is growing
more exciting by the year,” said CORE Director Lyndon Jones, PhD, DSc, FCOptom.
For the first time, GSLS is opening with two
pre-meeting interactive workshops. “Contemporary Dry Eye Disease
Practice” features CORE’s Dr. Jones and Karen Walsh, BSc(Hons), PGDip,
MCOptom plus Aston University’s James Wolffsohn, MBA, PhD. The high-energy
session, slated for Wednesday, January 22 at 6 p.m. PDT, showcases and
demonstrates multiple elements that can be incorporated into diagnosis,
treatment and ongoing management dry eye patients.
On Friday, January 24, Drs. Jones and Wolffsohn
partner again in the 10 a.m. PDT general session to discuss “A Clear
Vision on Dropouts.” Moderated by educator and consultant Eef van der
Worp, BOptom, PhD, the presentation focuses on three aspects behind the dropout
phenomenon to stabilize and increase the wearer base.
Later that day, Drs. Walsh and Jones bring
attendees inside one of the latest diagnostic devices for the dry eye
arsenal. “Working Smart: Streamline Your Dry Eye Practice with New
Technology – Medmont” begins at 1:30 pm PDT.
On Saturday, January 25 at 9 a.m. PDT, “Dry
Eye and Contact Lenses: Harmony or Havoc” pairs Drs. Jones and Walsh
to review methods to determine if patients truly have dry eye disease, discuss
various approaches used by companies to manage contact lens discomfort, and
describe the science behind these approaches.
Just prior to the conference close, beginning at
2:20 p.m. PDT, a panel of prominent researchers addresses “A 2020
Vision on Specialty Lens Care.” Dr. Jones collaborates with Shalu Pal,
OD, Kelsey Steele, OD, MS and Loretta Szczotka-Flynn OD, PhD—plus moderators
Karen DeLoss, OD, and Dr. Van der Worp—to share academic and clinical
viewpoints on best practices in specialty contact lens solutions, hygiene and
handling.
In addition to its presentations, a CORE venture
will be represented among the conference’s scientific posters. “Deposition
of fluorescently tagged lysozyme on contact lenses in a physiological blink
model” provides insights on daily disposable lenses using OcuBlink,
the CORE-affiliated in vitro eye model that accelerates ophthalmic product
research and development.
In parallel with GSLS, CORE Clinical Scientist
Debbie Jones, BSc, FCOptom, will be a featured speaker at CooperVision’s annual
Educator’s Meeting regarding the MiSight® 1 day contact lens clinical study for
slowing the progression of myopia in children. CORE has been the largest site
for the multi-year landmark study, which is now entering its seventh year.
Source : Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE)
