Presbyopia is a universal, progressive condition that impacts visual performance and quality of life. This webinar will explore the latest evidence-based insights from the BCLA CLEAR Presbyopia report, focusing on evaluation, diagnosis, and emerging management strategies

Accurate assessment of the range of clear focus remains essential in clinical practice to guide presbyopia correction and optimize visual outcomes. The presenters will discuss key clinical considerations for spectacle and contact lens fitting and aftercare of individuals with presbyopia. Current contact lens options, including soft simultaneous, rigid translating, and rigid simultaneous designs, as well as monovision, will be reviewed, with practical recommendations for best practices. 
The session will also highlight advances in understanding the biomechanics of the aging eye, including progressive crosslinking and increased rigidity of ocular connective tissues that affect lens and scleral function. These insights open opportunities for novel scleral-based treatments aimed at restoring natural biomechanical movement. Additionally, pharmacological and surgical innovations, such as miotic agents, refractive modifications, and laser ablation of the crystalline lens, will be examined for their potential roles in presbyopia management.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of current and emerging therapeutic approaches, the evolving role of the eye care practitioners in presbyopia care, and how to apply evidence-based principles to optimize outcomes for individuals at every stage of life.

DATE & TIME
Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 19:00 - 20:00

HOW TO REGISTER*

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HOW TO ACCESS THE WEBINAR ONLINE
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CPD
CPD ref C-114321.  A CPD certificate will be sent to attendees who:
a) Attend the webinar for the full duration (60 minutes).
b) Answer all live polling questions.
CPD certificates will be emailed within 10 days of the live webinar to all attendees who fulfil the above criteria.  In addition, webinar certificates will not be sent after 6 months of the webinar taking place.

SPEAKERS
James Wolffsohn is a Professor and Dean of Optometry and Audiology at Aston University in Birmingham in the UK. His main research areas are the development and evaluation of ophthalmic instrumentation, myopia management, contact lenses, intraocular lenses, presbyopia and the tear film. He is a National Teaching Fellow, has published more than 380 full peer-reviewed papers and presented at numerous international conferences. He is a Director of the Tear Film and Ocular Surface society (TFOS), the Chief Scientific Officer of the International Myopia Institute (IMI) and is past President (2005-6) and Academic Chair (2014-25) of the British Contact Lens Association (BCLA). He holds the BCLA Medal (2021), AoA Glenn Fry (2022) and AAOptom CCLRT Founders (2024) awards.

Philip Morgan is Professor of Optometry, Head of Optometry, Deputy Head of the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, and Director of Eurolens Research at The University of Manchester. Philip is President of the International Association of Contact Lens Educators and Past President of both the Manchester Statistical Society and the International Society for Contact Lens Research.   He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and of the British Contact Lens Association, and a member of the UK College of Optometrists.  Philip was the BCLA Medallist in 2014 and winner of the 2019 Max Schapero Award of the AAO.

Shehzad Naroo is Professor of Investigative Ophthalmology and Optometry at Aston University (UK). He is the Editor-in-Chief of the British Contact Lense Association (BCLA) journal ‘Contact Lens and Anterior Eye’. Shehzad is the West Midlands Lead Hospitaller to the St John’s Eye Hospital in Jerusalem. He is a past recipient of World Council of Optometry (WCO) International Optometrist Award (2015), related to philanthropic work in countries with less developed health care systems. He was the recipient of the College of Optometrist’s Neil Charman Research Excellence Medal in 2024 and the recipient of the 2025 BCLA Gold Medal.

Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, is a world-renowned key opinion leader recognized for her expertise in dry eye disease, specialty and scleral lenses, keratoconus and presbyopia. She has authored more than 300 articles and books, delivered over 500 lectures, is a board member and founding member of Intrepid Eye Society and serves on several industry boards.
Dr. Barnett is the author and editor of Specialty Contact Lenses and Contemporary Scleral Lenses: Theory and Application, which features insights and contributions from leading international experts. Her work has been featured in medical journals, professional magazines, as well as consumer publications such as The Washington Post, Bloomberg, Prevention Magazine, and Good Housekeeping.

Dr. Barnett is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC), credentialed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She specializes in mindful leadership, wellness, and public speaking, empowering individuals to become their best selves in both their personal and professional lives. She is energized by her passion for helping people improve their lives by optimizing their vision, health and wellness with a customized approach. Dr Barnett is most proud of being awarded the Legends Award from AOA CLCS, the Scleral Lens Practitioner of the Year from the Scleral Lens Education Society, the inaugural Theia Award for Excellence for Mentoring by Women In Optometry and was granted the Most Influential Women in Optical from Vision Monday. Dr Barnett is the host of the Clearly KC and Starting Strong podcasts. She advocates for elevating eye care through technology and her influence on the profession.

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