Innovations in Solutions – Are we Overlooking the Obvious Solution?

Innovations in Solutions – Are we Overlooking the Obvious Solution?

Ocular dryness, non-wetting, deposits or fogging lenses are all problems that can vex both patients and practitioners – and result in costly remakes in the lab. Having a better understanding of some of the nuances of solution design and performance can help at all stages of contact lens selection and prescribing. This talk will review recent advances in solution chemistry that can address lens deposition and wettability issues, as well as the important topic of lens disinfection. We will also share practical considerations from the viewpoint of a respected optometrist in the US with 40 years of practice experience.

C.V.

Dr. Joan Ploem Miller

EDUCATION

            PACIFIC UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY, FOREST GROVE, OREGON
            Doctor of Optometry with Distinction, May 1979

            Doctoral Research:  Pre-market investigation of extended wear contact lenses for Soft Lens, Inc, 1976 – 1979. This successful research led to FDA approval of the first soft lenses for continuous wear.

Publications:   «Overview of Extended Wear Contact Lenses» –  Journal of the American Optometric Association, June 1979 
«Extended Wear Hydrocurve II-55 Soft Contact Lenses» – Journal of the American Optometric Association, March 1980

Service:

  • Phi Theta Upsilon, Optometry Service Fraternity, President, 1976-1979
  • Beta Sigma Kappa, Optometry Honor Fraternity, Vice President, 1976-1979

Educational Awards:

  • Bausch & Lomb Outstanding Achievement Award, Excellence in Contact Lenses, 1979
  • Nikon Scholar – 1 of 24 in the USA, 1976
  • Pacific University Grey Gown Top 10 Juniors 1976
  • Oregon Scholar, 1973
  • Tektronix Foundation Scholar, 1973

 PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, FOREST GROVE, OREGON
Bachelor of Science with Honors, Visual Science, May 1977     

POST-DOCTORAL EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION   

 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY
Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease Certification – 1988

PENNSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY           
Diagnosis and Management of Ocular Disease (100 Hour Course) – 1982

ADVANCED OCULAR THERAPEUTICS INJECTIONS LAB           
Clinical Laboratory Course, October 2002

OPTOMETRIC AWARDS

  • Women in Optometry Theia Award “Industry Influence”, 2019
  • Oregon Optometric Physician’s Association – Optometrist of the Year Award, 2002
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