Johnson & Johnson Vision's Podcast

This is episode 1 of 4 in the Vision Matters comfort series. Throughout the comfort series, Optometrist and Professional Affairs Consultant for Johnson & Johnson Vision, Robyn Marsden speaks with both industry experts and fellow eye care professionals, to reflect on how an understanding of the science behind contact lens materials can help practitioners to offer personalised contact lens recommendations, maximising patient satisfaction. As an introduction to the topic of contact lens comfort, Robyn Marsden speaks to Contact Lens Optician Karen Chambers, and Optometrist Hasan Akhtar to hear their thoughts and experiences on how they identify and meet the modern day needs of their contact lens patients.

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Important Safety Information

ACUVUE® Contact Lenses are indicated for vision correction. As with any contact lens, eye problems, including corneal ulcers, can develop. Some wearers may experience mild irritation, itching or discomfort. Contact lenses should not be used in case of eye infections or any other eye conditions, or in case of a systemic disease that may affect the eye. For complete information, including contraindications, precautions and adverse reactions, please consult the Instructions for Use or visit our website www.jnjvisionpro.co.uk

© Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd 2024.

This episode focuses on the advancements of multifocal IOL technology and considers possible future improvements of multifocal contact lens design. Our guest host, Dr Katherine Evans, Senior Lecturer at Cardiff University, speaks to Mr Damian Lake, Consultant Ophthalmologist, and Tom Karkkainen, Senior Principal Research Optometrist at Johnson & Johnson Vision, who share advancements in their respective fields. 

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Important Safety Information

ACUVUE® Contact Lenses are indicated for vision correction. As with any contact lens, eye problems, including corneal ulcers, can develop. Some wearers may experience mild irritation, itching or discomfort. Contact lenses should not be used in case of eye infections or any other eye conditions, or in case of a systemic disease that may affect the eye. For complete information, including contraindications, precautions and adverse reactions, please consult the Instructions for Use or visit our website www.jnjvisionpro.co.uk

© Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd 2024.

This episode focuses on the various contact lens options for our presbyopic patients. Our guest host, Dr Katherine Evans, Senior Lecturer at Cardiff University, speaks to two newly qualified Optometrists, Diana Harkin & Hafsah Raja, who share their key tips for success when fitting presbyopic patients with contact lenses. We also hear from Dr Debarun Dutta, Lecturer and Researcher at Aston University, about the merits of multifocal contact lenses and importance of ocular surface assessment in maximising success.

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Important Safety Information

ACUVUE® Contact Lenses are indicated for vision correction. As with any contact lens, eye problems, including corneal ulcers, can develop. Some wearers may experience mild irritation, itching or discomfort. Contact lenses should not be used in case of eye infections or any other eye conditions, or in case of a systemic disease that may affect the eye. For complete information, including contraindications, precautions and adverse reactions, please consult the Instructions for Use or visit our website www.jnjvisionpro.co.uk

© Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd 2024.

Communication is a fundamental part of any interaction with patients and done well, has the potential to move a patient experience from satisfactory to excellent. In this first episode of the Johnson & Johnson Vision podcast, Dr Katharine Evans, Senior Lecturer at Cardiff University, hears from two patients about their experiences of becoming presbyopic and how this was addressed by their optometrist. Dr Evans is then joined by a fellow optometrist and practice owner, Faye McDearmid, who shares some fantastic tips on how to identify patients’ needs and effectively manage their expectations with personalised correction recommendations.

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Important Safety Information

ACUVUE® Contact Lenses are indicated for vision correction. As with any contact lens, eye problems, including corneal ulcers, can develop. Some wearers may experience mild irritation, itching or discomfort. Contact lenses should not be used in case of eye infections or any other eye conditions, or in case of a systemic disease that may affect the eye. For complete information, including contraindications, precautions and adverse reactions, please consult the Instructions for Use or visit our website www.jnjvisionpro.co.uk

© Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd 2024.