Background: Ectodermal Dysplasias (ED) are genetic conditions affecting the development of skin, hair, teeth, nails, and sweat glands1. Ocular findings include lacrimal drainage obstruction and hypoplasia, punctal agenesis, distichiasis, trichiasis, meibomian gland alterations and ankyloblepharon with sequelae of chronic dry eye2,3. Complications include chronic ocular pain, neurotrophic keratitis, and...
Read moreWith the increasing use of corneal cross-linking (CXL) for keratoconus, some have questioned whether this treatment could reduce the demand for specialised contact lenses. Keratoconus is a well-known condition among practitioners that fit speciality contact lenses. This progressive disorder affects approximately 1 in 500 individuals and is much more...
Read morePatient Lens Design Lens Material Male 44 years Custom Designed Patient History Indication: Keratoconus, Irregular corneas R+L Medical History: • None. No family history of eye disease Ocular History: • Exact time of diagnosis unknown but it was before 1998 • Penetrating graft right eye May 2001 Exam &...
Read moreThis handy reference guide is the most recent addition to Contamac’s ongoing Educational Programme. It is not intended to replace a conventional textbook, but rather to offer a concise, practical guide to some conditions that, thanks to developments in modern contact lens practice, are seen less frequently these days....
Read moreJennifer Harthan was appointed as Executive Director of the Gas Permeable Lens Institute (GPLI) in January, following in the footsteps of Ed Bennett who retired after nearly 36 years of serving as both Executive Director and President of the GPLI. We speak to Jenn about her experience, views on...
Read moreBackground Corneal neuropathic pain is pain in the eye, face or head with ocular symptoms including stinging, burning, irritation, in the absence of noxious stimuli.¹ Slit lamp examination is typically unremarkable.² Scleral lenses may help mitigate symptoms and disrupt the pain cycle in some patients despite a normal exam.³ Case History...
Read moreCongratulations to John Hibbs on his election as President of the Contact Lens Manufacturers Association (CLMA) and Vice President of the Gas Permeable Lens Institute (GPLI). This honourable achievement for John Hibbs, Contamac’s VP of Commercial US Sales, reflects his longstanding dedication to the industry. John previously served as...
Read moreOn the 26th and 27th January 2025 the 42nd meeting of the Congrès d’Optométrie et de Contactologie (C.O.C) , organized by the Association des Optométristes de France (AOF) took place in Montrouge, just outside Paris, France. This congress has grown from 100 delegates 10 years ago to over 1,000...
Read moreGill Banham – Retirement Interview Contamac’s HR Director, Gill Banham, retires after working for Contamac for the past nine years. In this interview, we reflect on Gill’s time at Contamac and the pivotal role she played in the growth and development of the company. How did your time at...
Read moreEudamed is the European Database for Medical Devices and is one of the corner stones of the MDR 2017/745 for Medical Devices and MDR 2017/746 for In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices. The goal is to enhance the overall transparency for the sector and provide better access to information for...
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