By Dr. Ed Bennett, December 2024 It all started in the mid-1980s at a Paragon Vision Science Clinical Investigator’s meeting in Scottsdale, AZ. At dinner, prominent St. Louis contact lens specialist Dr. Frank Fontana was whispering to everyone (but me) about starting...
The GP Lens Institute is proud to announce that as of January 1, 2025 Jennifer Harthan OD, FAAO, FSLS will assume the role of Executive Director of the GP Lens Institute (GPLI). She will become the third Executive Director in the history of this organization and just...
contributed by Tom Quinn, O.D. M.S., F.A.A.O., F.S.L.S. & adapted from the publication in Contact Lens Spectrum on 6/9/24 After nearly 36 years at the helm, Ed Bennett, O.D., M.S.Ed., F.A.A.O., F.S.L.S. will be retiring from serving as both Executive Director and...
What is the GPLI ECP Membership?The GPLI Eye Care Professional Membership gives you access to premier resources to help you advance your specialty contact lens practice. Your membership also supports the ongoing efforts of the GP Lens Institute. Membership renews on a...
November 17, 2022by Dr. Ed Bennett Effective January 1, Dr. Tom Quinn will join the GP Lens Institute in the part-time role of Associate Director. His responsibilities will include providing regular input into GPLI programs and resources, overseeing GPLI projects and...