Dr. Tiffany Andrzejewski, grew up in Indiana and graduated with honors with a degree in Biology from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. Afterwards, she moved to Chicago where she studied optometry. As a student at the Illinois College of Optometry, she was actively involved in student leadership and community service both within the Chicago community and abroad, traveling to Peru on a mission trip. In May 2010 she graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry, where she received several awards for leadership and clinical excellence. After, Dr. Andrzejewski went on to complete a post-doctoral residency in Cornea and Contact Lens management at Indiana University where prior to her joining Chicago Cornea Consultants, she served as a clinical faculty member.

Dr. Andrzejewski’s special areas of interest include the management of dry eye, keratoconus, and other cornea and contact lens-related issues. She is highly trained in fitting specialty contact lenses for keratoconus, post-surgical corneas, and other corneal diseases, as well as multifocals, prosthetic contact lenses, orthokeratology contact lenses for myopia control and lenses for otherwise difficult-to-fit prescriptions.

She is a member of the American Optometric Association and their Cornea and Contact Lens Section, the Scleral Lens Educational Society, and is a candidate for Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. When she’s not busy caring for her patients and keeping up with the latest contact lens advancements, Dr. Andrzejewski also provides optometric humanitarian services to patients in need throughout the US and abroad.

Areas of expertise: Specialty Contact Lens Fitting, Dry Eye Management

OD, FAAO, program chair

Dr. Gelles is the director of the specialty contact lens division at the Cornea and Laser Eye Institute and the CLEI Center for Keratoconus in Teaneck, New Jersey. He is an assistant clinical professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School within the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science. He is an adjunct clinical professor at the State University of New York College of Optometry, Illinois College of Optometry, and New England College of Optometry.

Specialty:
Contact Lenses, Cornea, and Ocular Surface Disease

OD, FAAO, FSLS

Dr. Ensley is a graduate of the University of Missouri-St Louis College of Optometry and went on to complete their Cornea & Contact Lens Residency program. He now practices at Gaddie Eye Centers in Louisville, KY, specializing in fitting irregular cornea patients. Dr. Ensley is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a GPLI Advisory Board member. He is also a Fellow and board member of the Scleral Lens Education Society.

Practice:
Gaddie Eye Centers, Louisville, KY

Areas of Expertise:
• Specialty contact lenses
• Primary care

OD MS, FSLS, FAAO

Dr. Fogt is an Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University College of Optometry, where she serves in the Contact Lens Clinic and is the director of the Innovation in Vision and Eye Care Research Group (iVERG). Jenny previously practiced at Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates in Nationwide Children’s Hospital, where she founded and directed the Pediatric Contact Lens Services. She received her OD and MS in Pharmacology from The Ohio State University.

Practice:
The Ohio State University College of Optometry, Columbus, Ohio

Areas of Expertise:
• Specialty Contact Lenses
• Pediatric Eyecare

PhD

Dr. Garzón is an optometrist, Universidad de la Salle Specialist in primary eye care, Master of Science-Pharmacology, and Doctor Ph.D. in Optometry and Vision Sciences. Dr. Garzón is the author of several books and scientific articles and a principal investigator on ocular surface, dry eye, and ocular pharmacology. Professor and speaker recognized worldwide, currently national dean of optometry faculty at the Antonio Nariño University Colombia.

OD, MS, FSLS

Dr. Morrison received her Doctorate of Optometry, Master’s Degree in Vision Science, and contact lens residency training at Pacific University College of Optometry. Dr. Morrison has past served on the faculty at the University of Houston College of Optometry and is a Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society. She practices at Mission Eye Care Center for Dry Eye and Corneal Disease, where she co-founded the Myopia Academy.

Dr. Morrison has been published in numerous academic journals, including Eye and Contact Lens, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, Review of Optometry, Contact Lens Spectrum, Review of Myopia Management, and the Journal of Contact Lens Research and Science.

Clinical research and lecturing on specialty contact lenses and myopia management are an ongoing passion for Dr. Morrison while serving in private practice.

OD, FAAO, FSLS

Marcus is a Clinical Assistant Professor at The University of Iowa, Department of Ophthalmology, Specialty CL Division in Iowa City, IA-The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH.

Dr. Noyes graduated from the University of Houston College of Optometry and completed a Dual Residency in Cornea/Contact Lens & Ocular Disease and Havener Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science. Additionally, as part of the College Carver of Medicine at the University of Iowa, he teaches ophthalmology residents and medical students ophthalmological skills in lecture- and clinical-based settings.

OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, FIAOMC

Dr. Shalu Pal is an SCCO graduate who did her Cornea & Contact Lens Residency at NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry. Dr. Pal is a member of the Global Myopia Symposium committee, co-editor of the Mastering Myopia Newsletter, an advisor for the Global Council of Myopia Management, and a research member of the Myopia in Practice study.

Dr. Pal is a member of the AAO Innovations Council, past Chair of the AOA, Contact Lens & Cornea Section, a board member of the CAO, Cornea, and Contact Lens Section, and founder of the Canadian Contact Lens Academy. She is a member of the education committee for the OAO, CE advisor for the AOE and Latin Americas, seEUROSCHOOL educator, Global Ambassador for GLOW: and co-founder of a program that provides contact lens workshops to all Optometry Schools in North America, now known as the STAPLE program. She volunteers locally and internationally while running a group practice in Toronto specializing in advanced specialty contact lens fitting, myopia management, concussion rehabilitation, vision therapy, dry eye management & ocular aesthetics. Dr. Pal was awarded the CLCS Achievement Award for her work in providing education in the industry and the Legends Award in 2022 by the American Optometric Association. Dr. Pal’s work in specialty lenses, myopia management, communication, and practice management continues to be published. She also lectures globally and consults with many industry partners for the betterment of the profession through education.

• Global Myopia Symposium Planning Committee Member
• MIP: Myopia In Practice Study Investigator
• Mastering Myopia Newsletter Editor
• Past Chair of the AOA-Contact Lens and Cornea Section

Practice Name:
Dr. Shalu Pal & Associates, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Areas of Specialty:
• Specialty Lens Fitting
• Myopia Management
• Dry Eye Management & Treatment • Ocular Aesthetics

BSc(Hons) OD, DipTp(IP) DipGlauc DipSpV FAAO FCOptom FBCLA

Dr. Keyur Patel is the Clinical Director at the multi-award-winning Tompkins Knight and Son Optometrists, Northampton, UK. He specializes in therapeutics, dry eye, myopia, sports vision, contact lenses, and Glaucoma. He also collaborates with a community glaucoma service.

Dr. Patel graduated from the City, University of London in 1999. After five years in practice, he traveled to the United States. He completed the accelerated OD program at the New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA. After completing a residency in Community Health, he returned to the UK. Dr. Patel increased his level of care by completing Diplomas in Therapeutics, Glaucoma, and Sports Vision. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometrists, College of Optometrists, and the British Contact Lens Association.

Dr. Patel has been a clinical instructor for NECO, City University, WOPEC, and Alcon University and is a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) in optometric evidence-based practice. He also has experience in eye care imaging and regularly shares clinical insights on social media as @Optomegeek.

Practice:
Tompkins Knight and Son Optometrists, Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK.

Expertise:
Empirical Fitting, Contact Lens Wear Retention

OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, FSLS

Dr. Stephanie Ramdass graduated from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry. She completed a Cornea and Contact Lens Residency at the Michigan College of Optometry (MCO). While at MCO, she also completed a clinical research fellowship at its Vision Research Institute and obtained her MBA focusing on project management. She also completed a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences.

Dr. Ramdass is also a committee member and contributing author for the International Myopia Institute. She is passionate about specialty contact lens education and has authored and presented globally on the subject matter.

OTC, OD

Marcela Soria OTC (Optical Technical Contactologist) - Optical Contactologist since 1990. Member of the SCLS (Scleral Lens Society). Specialized in Personalized Lenses for Keratoconus and irregular corneas. Marcela was a speaker at the Jornadas Opticas del Centro de la República from 2005 to 2009, giving RGP lens adaptation workshops. She teaches workshops on scleral lenses and customized RGP in Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Speaker giving workshops in Latin American congresses (SIILC 2018 Ecuador, V International Congress of Optometry 2017 in Guayaquil, Franja Visual 2018 in Bogotá, Franja Virtual 2019, Class Symposium 2018 in Bogotá, Class Symposium Buenos Aires 2019 and Class Symposium Virtual 2020. Director of LuxAR Argentina, distribution of special contact lenses. Currently, Dr. Soria is a consultant and researcher at the Mediphacos Brasil laboratory in developing new products for irregular corneas and dry eye, with several articles presented in the area of technology applied to treating Dry Eye with scleral lenses. Professor at the UAN Antonio Nariño University for her Fellowship in LC 2021. CEO of Luxar.

Additional Brief Biography:
Dr. Soria is the Academic Director of Fellowship LATAM in special LCs of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. She is also the advisor and researcher of the division of contact lenses specialized in several laboratories. She works as CEO of LuxAR Argentina based in Córdoba. Dr. Soria is Adjunct Professor in the diplomate in special LC at the PUCV (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso between 2022 and 2023.)

Dr. Soria is an Adjunct Clinical Professor at UNCAUS (Universidad del Chaco Austral for a project Degree in Optics and Contactology) and is also the consultant manager and instructor for the development of new designs in LC esclerales Mediphacos LATAM in that research area.

Practice:
LuxAR Argentina, Córdoba, Argentina

Areas of Expertise:
• Special contact lenses
• Specialist in Irregular Cornea and Treatment of Ocular Surface Diseases with Scleral Lenses