To be part of these important efforts, become a member of the Contact Lens and Cornea Section today!
The Contact Lens & Cornea Section (CLCS) is a nationally recognized segment of the American Optometric Association (AOA). Members of CLCS include eye care professionals and optometry students who are dedicated to furthering their understanding in the field of contact lenses, cornea, diagnosis and treatment of anterior segment disease, refractive surgery and related technologies.
By joining the CLCS, we serve you, our member, by providing timely clinical education, representation with state and national government agencies, a recognized and trusted voice to the public for information on contact lenses, anterior segment management and refractive technologies. Below are tools and resources related to the goals and mission of the CLCS.
CLCS history
Chairs of the AOA Contact Lens and Cornea Section (CLCS)
Contact Lens and Cornea Section Awards
Protecting patients in the contact lens market
How to report potential violations by contact lens retailers
Healthy Vision and Contact Lenses
FAQs about Contact Lens Prescriptions
Physician resources and guidance on contact lenses
Ocular Surface Matters: Improving Patient Outcomes
Applying the Teach-Back Method to Contact Lens Care
Dry Eye in Contact Lens Patients
Educating Patients: Contact Lens Disposal
Contact Lens-Wearers' Changing Needs as They Age
Presbyopia and Multifocal Lenses
Prescribing Contact Lenses for Adolescents
Considerations for monthly contact lens wearers
Through the Lens: Approaches and Recommendations for Discussing Contact Lens Options with Patients
Using Patient Engagement to Improve the Contact Lens Wearing Experience
Hydrogen Peroxide Based Solutions: Compliance is Key to Patient Sucess
Viewpoints on Daily Disposable Contact Lenses
The Potential Benefit of Multi-Focal Lenses for Patients
Results of the First AOA Contact Lens Summit
Perspectives on Achieving Presbyopic Contact Lens Success
Perspectives on the Monthly Contact Lens Modality
Educating patients
AOA Contact Lens Disposal Infographic
Contact Lens Disposal Fact Sheet - patient version
Engaging policy makers on contact lens-related issues
CLCS takes part in briefings to members of congress and their staff members related to contact lens safey and engages federal agencies with jurisdication over contact lens health and safety issues.
Read the latest April 2019 outreach to the Federal Trade Commission on Hubble Contacts.