Acanthamoeba Keratitis is, thankfully, an extremely rare infection that, in the developed world, is predominantly found in contact lens wearers¹. Symptoms include: Eye pain and sensitivity to light that may seem disproportionate to that of a “normal” eye infection Eye redness Blurred vision Sensation of something in the eye...
Read morePlease describe your role at Contamac: As a project leader within the R&D team at Contamac I am heavily focussed on developing new contact lens materials. My role typically comprises taking a concept for a material that will bring benefits for patients and converting this idea into a finished...
Read moreAs I reflect on the 49th conference on the European Federation of Contact Lens and Intraocular Lens Industries (EFCLIN), I think the setting was perfect for what was essentially a coming together of the global Ophthalmic and Optometric industries. It was my first time visiting The Hague; the chosen...
Read moreContamac is pleased to share this interview with Jenny Wiegold, HR Executive, who has retired after an impressive 18-year tenure at the company. From her early days managing a variety of roles to her significant contributions in HR, Jenny has been a vital part of our team. Join us...
Read moreNever a dull moment in our industry. Although this past period will surely be remembered as ‘the COVID era’, there are so many new and exciting developments going on that maybe in the future, all of these technological advances may outweigh the negative vibes of COVID for our industry....
Read moreWhen you graduate everything seems easy, you cannot wait to put your education into practice, not thinking you will encounter any particular difficulties in doing so. The reality, however, is a whole different story. 1. Two of us The first case that I found myself having to face as...
Read morePlease describe your role at Contamac: I look after our customers in Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria and other neighbouring countries and assist Contamac in promoting their products and image in these territories. On a daily basis, I respond to requests and questions from our customers which I discuss with the...
Read moreAt the core of BostonSight’s mission reside two fundamental pillars: innovation and education. As a non-profit organization, founded in the early 1990s (when there was still so much to learn about scleral lenses, especially after the advent of gas permeable polymers to manufacture these), sharing clinical knowledge and educating about the...
Read moreIntroduction by Martin Conway In Orthokeratology, the central cornea is flattened by an amount sufficient for the patient to be able to see clearly without lenses. A peripheral ring of power is also created which is approximately equal but opposite to the target refraction i.e. a -3.00 change at...
Read morePhilipp and I joined Contamac on the same day over 11 years ago. He was new to the industry, and I had been recruited to head up professional services in the UK and Europe. The time has come for Philipp to move on in his career, but before he...
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