AI & Contact Lenses
COPE #99135-CL
Event #131182
Expiration Date: 7/29/2028
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This engaging course delves into the latest AI-driven innovations that are reshaping the landscape of eye care and vision correction. Join us as we unravel the ways in which AI is enhancing the design, fitting, and customization of contact lenses, providing a more personalized and efficient experience for patients. From smart lenses to precision diagnostics, we'll discuss the groundbreaking technologies that are propelling eye care into the future. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into the transformative power of AI in contact lenses, setting the stage for a new era in eye health and vision correction. *Recorded at the Victoria BC Conference, July 2025
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding AI fundamentals and their applications in eye care
• Exploring AI-driven innovations in contact lens technology
• Discussing ethical considerations and future trends in AI for eye care
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Dr. David Kading
David Kading, OD, FAAO,
FCLSA, is a recognized leader in optometry, known for his expertise in Myopia
Management, Specialty Contact Lenses, and Dry Eye Disease. In addition to being
a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) and the Contact Lens Society
of America (FCLSA), he also completed a residency in Cornea & Contact
Lenses. Dr. Kading has dedicated his career to advancing patient care,
research, and education in these specialties.
Although he loves patient
care, he splits his time between teaching, consulting, research, and mentoring
to help shape the next generation of optometrists. He leads the Student
Workshop of the Ocular Surface in optometry schools nationwide and founded The
Myopia Workshop, helping doctors elevate their approach to myopia management.
As the host of The Myopia
Podcast and co-host of The OI Show, Dr. Kading shares valuable
insights with eye care professionals worldwide, helping them stay at the
forefront of innovation in myopia control, specialty lenses, dry eye, and ocular
disease management. His passion for education has led him to lecture in over 40
U.S. states and internationally throughout Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Dr. Kading has been honored with several prestigious awards, including:
- AOA Cornea and Contact Lens Legends Award (2024)
- Eyecare Business News "Eyecare Game Changer" (2024)
- Optometric Management’s 50 Most Influential in Optometry
- PCON's Top 250 Innovators in Optometry
- Washington Young
Optometrist of the Year
Outside of optometry, Dr. Kading enjoys woodworking, shooting, and camping with his wife, Dr. Kristi Kading, OD, FAAO, FCOVD, and their three daughters.