A look at the importance of distinguishing between dry eye symptoms and contact lens induced discomfort. This will be followed by an overview of the optimum properties required in a contact lens to optimize comfort and health of the ocular surface.
Postdoctoral Researcher and Optometrist, Aston University
Dr. Sònia Travé Huarte is a postdoctoral researcher and optometrist at Aston University. Sònia specialises in in dry eye diagnostics and treatments, anterior ocular surface disease management, specialty contact lenses, Meibomian gland dysfunction and corneal pain. She is also a clinical supervisor on the Optometry programme. Sònia is inspired daily by new treatment innovations, research, and best evidence-base treatment care for her patients.
Ros is a highly skilled professional with over 30 years experience in the industry. In practice she works as a CLO with a special interest in dry-eye and combines working in practice with a range of advisory, educational and professional services roles including CET/CPD provider and visiting lecturer at City University.
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