Introducing EyeConnect, a new podcast for eye care professionals

Welcome to EyeConnect, a podcast series featuring conversations between eye care professionals dedicated to encouraging continued excellence in patient care. Hosted by Dr. Byki Huntjens, an optometrist and independent consultant in contact lenses, and President-Elect of the BCLA, this podcast explores practical advice for managing conditions like dry eye.

Listening can also count towards your CPD goals for the year. After completing an episode, visit the Scope Connect Education Hub here to take the knowledge test and earn half a CPD point.

What to Expect

EyeConnect offers insights from eye care experts on various aspects of patient care. The episodes will cover a range of topics, including:

• Dry Eye Management: Practical strategies for improving patient compliance with home therapies such as artificial tears, heat masks, and lid cleaning.
• Environmental Factors: How surroundings, from workspaces to seasonal allergies, impact dry eye symptoms.
• Nutritional Guidance: Integrating nutritional advice and supplements into dry eye management plans.
• Cosmetics and Eye Health: Discussing the implications of cosmetic use on eye health and promoting ocular surface well-being.

Featured Guests

The podcast features a variety of guests, including optometrists and experts in specific areas of eye care. Some of the featured guests include:

• Stephanie Doherty, an optometrist with expertise in healthcare tech and special effects contact lenses.
• Sarah Farrant, an optometrist, practice owner, BCLA President, and TFOS ambassador for the UK.
• Iain Johnson, an optometrist specializing in advanced contact lens fitting, dry eye management, and optical dispensing.
• Allison Ng, an independent optometric consultant and former clinical scientist at the Centre for Ocular Research and Education.