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Upcoming Student Webinar
GPLI Presents Specialty Contact Lenses
presented by GPLI Executive Director Dr. Jennifer Harthan, Dr. Christine Yuan, and Dr. Sarah Chung
Thurs, February 12
7:00 pm Central
About the Presenter
Dr. Jennifer S. Harthan is a graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO). After completing a Residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses at ICO, she became a full-time faculty member. Dr. Harthan is a Professor at ICO and Chief of the Cornea and Contact Lens Center for Clinical Excellence at the Illinois Eye Institute. She is also the Executive Director of the Gas Permeable Lens Institute (GPLI). Dr. Harthan is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, an American Academy of Optometry Diplomate, Section on Cornea, Contact Lenses & Refractive Technologies, Scleral Lens Education Society and serves on the Advisory Board for the International Keratoconus Academy. Dr. Harthan is a founding member of the SCOPE (Scleral Lenses in Current Ophthalmic Practice Evaluation) research team. She has numerous publications on the topics of complex contact lens fits and anterior segment disease. Dr. Harthan is the 2022 recipient of the Dr. Edward S. Bennett GPLI Educator of the Year Award and the 2022 AOCLE Dr. Lester E. Janoff Memorial Award. Dr. Harthan is actively involved in ocular surface disease and contact lens research and lectures on these topics at national meetings.
Dr. Christine Yuan is currently a Cornea and Contact Lens Resident at ICO (Illinois College of Optometry). She earned her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from the University of California, San Diego and went on to complete a master’s degree in medical science at Boston University. After working in a retina clinic as a medical assistant, she was inspired to pursue a career in optometry and attended New England College of Optometry. She grew up in the San Gabriel Valley in California.Chapter 13).
Dr. Sarah Chung is currently a Cornea and Contact Lens Resident at ICO (Illinois College of Optometry). She completed her undergraduate degree in Health Science at Northeastern University and went to an optometry school at NECO, both located in Boston. She’s originally from Portland, Oregon.
Student Resources
Four-Part Lecture Series on Keratoconus by Dr. Christine Sindt
Webinar Archives
There are over 130 archived webinars from the experts in the field on all important topics pertaining to GP and custom soft lenses.
Contact Lens Clinical Pocket Guide
Helpful for fitting or evaluating patients; view as a smart phone-ready PDF or order a printed copy.
Scleral Lens Troubleshooting FAQ
This PDF provides valuable, practical information on scleral lens fitting and problem-solving.
Grand Rounds Troubleshooting Guide
Assists in troubleshooting spherical, multifocal, high astigmatism, KC, irregular cornea, post-surgical and corneal reshaping fits.
Staff Training
Includes videos on verification, office management, and pre-testing, over 25 staff-friendly webinars, and an 84-page guide on corneal and scleral GP, hybrid, and custom soft care and patient education.
Building Your Practice with GP Bifocals and Multifocals
Includes how-to videos, fitting and marketing tips, a patient brochure, a patient reading card, answers to patient FAQs, and much more.
Resources by Lens Type
Numerous resources in each of the following categories: spherical GPs, toric GPs, multifocals, corneal reshaping, keratoconus / post-surgical, sclerals, and specialty soft lenses
Coding and Billing
Includes updates on specialty contact lens coding and billing, reimbursement paradigms in myopia management, common codes, FAQ, sample reimbursement letters, a brochure for third party providers, and common errors.
Specialty Laboratory Directory
These CLMA member labs specialize in the manufacture of custom contact lenses. Photo by: Visionary Optics
Scleral Lens Fit Scales
Provided by Michigan College of Optometry.
Laboratory Consultants FAQ
The most common questions asked to consultants and their responses. Photo by: BostonSight
CLMA Contact Lens Fitting Guide
Your one stop for CLMA scleral and corneal GP multifocal contact lens fitting.
2026 Student Webinar Schedule
Jan 22
Susan Gromacki, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS
Apr 23
Building a Thriving Specialty Contact Lens Practice – Insights from the Experts
Drs. Louise Sclafani, Tiffany Andrzejewski, Elise Kramer, and Carl Kramer
Jul 23
OSD and Contact Lenses
Karen Carrasquillo, OD, PhD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA
Oct 22
Adapt and Fit: Overcoming Barriers to Fitting Scleral Lenses When Technology Isn’t There
Lynette Johns, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA
Student Webinar Archives
Small Lens, Big Impact: Maximizing the Benefits of Corneal GP Lenses in Your Practice
Dr. Susan Gromacki
January 2026
2025 Student Webinars
- Cracking the Code: Contact Lens Optics: Drs. Dawn Lam and Lindsay Sicks (January 2025)
- Using Corneal Topography and Tomography to Interpret the Irregular Cornea: Dr. Daniel Fuller (April 2025)
- Corneal GPs: A Review of the Concepts and Advancing Your Fitting Skills: Dr. Jason Jedlicka (July 2025)
- TFOS DEWS III Updates and In Office Dry Eye Treatments: Dr. Renee Reeder(October 2025)
2024 Student Webinars
- Crash Course on Contact Lens Correction of Astigmatism: Dr. Michelle Man (January 2024)
- The Art of Choice: Tailoring Myopia Control Treatments to Your Patient’s Individual Needs: Dr. Michael Wong (April 2024)
- Growing Specialty Lens Practices with Multifocals: Dr. Nicholas Gidosh (July 2024)
- Billing and Coding Specialty Lenses: Dr. Stephanie Woo (October 2024)
2023 Student Webinars
- NBEO Contact Lens Review: Drs. Dawn Lam, Erin Rueff, and Lindsay Sicks (January 2023)
- Keratoconus Simplified: What You Need to Know to Get Through Clinic: Dr. Karen Lee (April 2023)
- Simplifying Scleral Lens Fitting: Dr. Madison Moss (July 2023)
- DED from A to Z: Managing Dry Eye in a Primary Care Setting to Troubleshooting Tips for Dry Eye Specialists: Drs. Jessica Conroy and Vakishan Nadarajah (October 2023)
2022 Student Webinars
- Basics of Spherical Corneal GP Lens Design, Fitting, and Evaluation: Dr. Marsha Malooley (January 2022)
- The Nuts and Bolts of Orthokeratology: Dr. Ariel Cerenzie (April 2022)
- Who Cares About Research? What Every Optometry Student Should Know: Dr. Erin Tomiyama (July 2022)
- Contact Lens Options for Slowing Myopia Progression: Dr. John Mark Jackson (October 2022)
2021 Student Webinars
- Management of Common Contact Lens Complications: Dr. Michelle Man and Dr. Jennifer Harthan (February 2021)
- Topography-Guided Troubleshooting for Orthokeratology: Dr. Anita Gulmiri (April 2021)
- Troubleshooting Corneal GP Lenses: Dr. Dawn Lam and Dr. Erin Rueff (July 2021)
- Why You Should Consider an Optometric Residency: Dr. Sydni Davis, Dr. Tiffany Andrzejewski, Dr. Carl Kramer, and Dr. Madison Moss (October 2021)
2020 Student Webinars
- Soft Toric and Multifocal Fitting Pearls: Dr. Long Tran (January 2020)
- Specialty GP Lens Fitting: Tools and Techniques: Dr. Thomas Quinn (April 2020)
- Finding the Practice of Your Dreams: Dr. David Seibel (April 2020)
- Grand Rounds – Complex Corneal Cases: Dr. Sharon Keh and Dr. Azinda Morrow (July 2020)
- Tools to Make You an Expert in GP Fitting and Evaluation: Dr. Edward S. Bennett (October 2020)
2019 Student Webinars
- NBEO Part One; Contact Lens Review: Dr. Stephanie Fromstein (January 2019)
- Introduction to Billing and Coding: Dr. Stephanie Woo (April 2019)
- Improving Scleral Lens Fitting Through Understanding Scleral Shape: Dr. Jason Jedlicka (July 2019)
- Return to the Basics on GP Design and Fitting: Dr. Edward S. Bennett (October 2019)
2018 Student Webinars
- Specialty Contact Lens Boards Review: Dr. Ed Bennett (January 2018)
- Customized OK Lenses: One of the 3 Pillars for a Successful Myopia Control Strategy: Dr. Langis Michaud (April 2018)
- Contact Lens Management of Keratoconus: Dr. Karen Lee (July 2018)
- Specialty Contact Lens Coding and Billing Update: Clarke Newman, OD (September 2018)
- Contact Lens Care for Corneal and Scleral GP Lenses: Dr. Susan Gromacki (October 2018)
2017 Student Webinars
- Introduction to Scleral Lenses: Dr. Maria Walker (April 2017)
- Corneal and Scleral Contact Lens Care Update: Dr. Susan Gromacki (June 2017)
- GP Multifocal Applications, Fitting and Problem-Solving: Dr. Ed Bennett (July 2017)
- GP Design and Fitting: Dr. Jamie Kuhn (September 2017)
- Designing Toric Corneal GPs: Dr. Tom Quinn (November 2017)
2016 Student Webinars
- Scleral Lenses: The Oasis for Dry Eye: Dr. Melissa Barnett (February 2016)
- Corneal and Scleral GP Care Update: Michael Ward, FCLSA (April 2016)
- How to Be Successful with GP Multifocal Lenses: Brooke Messer, OD (July 2016)
- Custom Soft Lens Update: Roxanna Potter, OD (November 2016)
2015 Student Webinars
- Specialty Contact Lens Care: Dr. Susan Gromacki (February 2015)
- How to Effectively Promote and Market Your Specialty Contact Lens Practice: Dr. Roxanna Potter (June 2015)
- Custom Soft Lens Update: Dr. Susan Resnick (August 2015)
- Myopia Control 2015: Jeffrey J. Walline, OD PhD (October 2015)
- Contemporary Scleral Lens Applications in: 1) Ocular Surface Disease and 2) Lens Care: Michael Ward, FCLSA, FAAO (December 2015)
2014 Student Webinars
- Custom Soft Lens Applications for the High Astigmat: Dr. Stephanie Woo (February 2014)
- Scleral GP Contact Lens Insertion, Removal and Care: Dr. Susan Gromacki (March 2014)
- GP Multifocal Fitting and Troubleshooting: Dr. Brooke Messer (May 2014)
- Basic Clinical Considerations for Scleral Lens Fitting: Mile Brujic, OD, and Dave Kading, OD (July 2014)
- Bitoric GP Lens Design and Fitting: Ed Bennett, OD (December 2014)
2013 Student Webinars
- GP Multifocal Lens Design, Fitting & Troubleshooting: Dr. Ed Bennett (January 2013)
- Incorporating Scleral Lenses into Your Practice: Dr. Derek Louie (February 2013)
- GP Corneal and Scleral Lens Care: Michael Ward (May 2013)
- Specialty Contact Lens Practice Management: Dr. Roxanna Potter (May 2013)
- Talking to Patients (and Parents) About Orthokeratology: Dr. Michael Lipson (June 2013)
- Hybrid and Custom Soft Lens Applications: Dr. Jason Jedlicka (July 2013)
- Scleral Lens Fitting and Troubleshooting: Dr. Greg DeNaeyer (August 2013)
- Corneal Transplantation — From Surgery to Contact Lens Fitting: Dr. Loretta Szczotka-Flynn (September 2013)
- Corneal Reshaping Update: Craig Norman, FCLSA (November 2013)
2012 Student Webinars
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Optimizing Initial Comfort of GP Lenses: Dr. Ed Bennett (January 2012)
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Scleral Lens Design: Dr. Christine Sindt (February 2012)
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Problem Solving in Overnight Corneal Reshaping: Dr. Michael Lipson (June 2012)
2011 Student Webinars
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Management of the Irregular Cornea Patient: Dr. Greg DeNaeyer (May 2011)