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Today is World Keratoconus Day. Keratoconus is a degenerative condition of the eye in which the normally round, dome-shaped cornea becomes progressively thinner, and when left untreated may lead to significant visual impairment and legal blindness.

Melissa Barnett’s Contact Lens Update editorial tackles current hot topics in scleral lenses including the use in keratoconus, how to recognize and addressing midday fogging, as well as potential future uses from ocular drug delivery to smart lenses.

We're happy to share a special edition of Contact Lens Update on scleral lenses, curated by expert Melissa Barnett. This issue reviews current hot topics, new research and diagnostic lens disinfection guidelines. Read the full issue: https://contactlensupdate.com

Our infographic on Mask Associated Dry Eye (MADE) is now available in 32 different languages! Many thanks to Alcon Europe and Asia for the translations. Download them for free at https://core.uwaterloo.ca/translated-made-infographic/

CORE Alumni Highlight Name: Dr. Adam Keech Position at CORE/CCLR: MSc Graduate Student/Clinical Scientist (2008-2012) Current Role: Optometrist, Oakley Eyecare, Winnipeg MB... How did your time at CORE/CCLR influence your career? My time at CORE taught me how to dissect and digest published research, and translate that research into improving the care of my patients. Evidence-based medicine and clinical experience has lead to better patient outcomes and improved efficiency with my decision making. EBM also pushes me to continue to learn and strive to improve how I practice optometry. CORE also taught me the value of surrounding yourself with great people. Not only is CORE a world-class research centre with a team composed of the leading minds of optometry, it is filled with great people. The ongoing success of CORE is attributable to the wonderful researchers, administration and staff that have continued to drive it forward for 30 years. Likewise, in my professional life, I have prioritized working in a practice that has a great staff and have been fortunate to find that at Oakley Eyecare. I enjoy each and every day of "work" because of them, and it is the reason that I, and Oakley Eyecare, have been a success.