BCLA@Yours - podcast series

BCLA CLEAR™ Presbyopia Management with Intraocular Lenses, with Dr. Melissa Barnett & Dr. Cristina Schnider

Join Dr. Melissa Barnett and Dr. Cristina Schnider as they dive into BCLA CLEAR™ Presbyopia Management with Intraocular Lenses. They discuss the evolving role of optometrists in supporting patients through the cataract and presbyopia journey, the importance of early conversations about IOL options, and exciting advances in presbyopia-correcting lens technologies. Together, they focus on how collaboration, communication, and innovation can enhance outcomes and strengthen the connection between optometrists, surgeons, and patients.

BCLA CLEAR™ Presbyopia Evaluation & Diagnoses – with Dr. Melissa Barnett and Professor James Wolffsohn

In this episode, Dr. Melissa Barnett and Professor James Wolffsohn discuss presbyopia, focusing on its definition, diagnosis, and real-world impact on daily life. Professor Wolffsohn shares valuable insights from his academic expertise. They explored various treatment options and emphasised the importance of critically evaluating scientific information to ensure evidence-based clinical practices. The conversation included updates on ongoing research, future projects, and exciting developments within the BCLA CLEAR™ initiative.

BCLA Industry award winner 2025 with Arnoud Snepvangers from Eaglet Eye

In this episode, Fakhruddin Barodawala and Karin Brown-Balvert sit down with Arnoud Snepvangers, CEO of Eaglet Eye and recipient of the prestigious BCLA Industry Award. Arnoud shares insights into the innovations driving Eaglet Eye’s success, from cutting-edge contact lens technology to tools that are reshaping clinical practice. As a leader in the field, Arnoud discusses how Eaglet Eye’s work is making a measurable impact on eye care professionals and patients alike. He also reflects on what this industry recognition means to him personally—and gives us a glimpse of what’s next on the horizon for innovation in optometry.

BCLA Myopia Management Practitioner of the Year award 2025 with Indie Grewal

In this episode, Fakhruddin Barodawala and Karin Brown-Balvert sit down with Indie Grewal, the newly crowned Myopia Management Practitioner of the Year at theBCLA Conference 2025. Indie is transforming the landscape of myopia management—blending patient-centered care with innovative strategies to shapethe future of eye health.

The updates on the current research about speciality contact lenses and how these developments can help clinicians in clinical practice

In this latest BCLA podcast, hosts Karin Brown-Balvert and Fakhruddin Barodawala chat with Dr Karen Carrasquillo and Dr Patricia Flores about the updates on the current research about speciality contact lenses and how these developments can help clinicians in clinical practice. They also emphasise the importance of practitioners continued education to keep ourselves up-to-date and provide the best care for our patients. Some useful tips and resources to help clinicians educate their patients are also discussed in this podcast. Have a listen and let us know!