E9: Customized Approach to Eyecare with Dr. Shalu Pal

Blanchard Contact Lenses has been supplying practitioners with unique, custom-made lenses since its foundation in 1986, with a specialization in scleral lenses. Meet the master, Jean Blanchard, behind the lab that has earned a reputation of excellence in both quality workmanship and unprecedented consultation and partnership.

Dr. Vincent mentors a group of post-doctoral candidates at Queensland Technical University in Brisbane, Australia, and discusses his current research topics.

Dr. Knight, Senior VP of Customer Development at Essilor USA, discusses her path from private practice to a corporate career. She discusses the challenges and rewards and highlights the profession's current status and future.

Dr. Shalu Pal says optometry is about creating the practice of your dreams. It is a career where we do what we love and treat patients at the highest level. Dream big and do not let anyone stop you!

Meet brand growth specialist Obakeng "Ob" Malope, CEO and Managing Director of Visionstryt Pty Ltd in South Africa and Co-Founder of Eyefrica Media.

Dr. Lazar discusses her Ukrainian roots, her life in the US, and the current situation in Ukraine. To help Ukraine, she suggests these organizations: razomforukraine.org , ucca.org and GoFundMe.com organized by "USA for Ukraine."

Dr. Michaud, Dean of the School of Optometry at the University of Montreal, discusses scleral lenses, myopia management, and academic life for an optometrist.

In this episode, Dr. Naomi London discusses her experiences leading the profession of optometry and the cultural differences of practicing in Israel.

In this episode, Dr. van der Worp joins Drs. Arnold and Barnett to talk about the past decade of scleral lenses. Dr. van der Worp discusses the 10th anniversary of the “Guide to Scleral Lens Fitting,” myopia control and the ocular surface.