The Eye-Q Podcast Episode 041: Eye on Contact Lenses: Comfort and Safety
In this episode of The Eye-Q Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Christopher Lievens to dive deep into contact lenses—their evolution, safety, and future. We discuss how modern designs make lenses comfortable and effective even for older adults, and why habits like showering or swimming in them can be so dangerous. Whether you’ve worn contacts for years or are considering them for the first time, this episode is your guide to protecting and maximizing your vision.
Chris Lievens is the Director of Research and Professor at Southern College of Optometry. Dr. Lievens has been employed in private practice at an ophthalmology referral center, and he served in the United States Air Force. Dr. Lievens was the Chief of Aerospace Optometry at the Pentagon before joining SCO. Dr. Lievens is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and was the Region Chair of the Academy’s Admittance Committee. He is a distinguished fellow in the National Academies of Practice. Dr. Lievens is the co-creator of the fundus grading card and currently conducts research in glaucoma, dry eye, uveitis, and contact lens care. Dr. Lievens has a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration and a PhD from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, the British Contact Lens Association, the Association for Vision and Research in Ophthalmology, and the Royal Society of Medicine. You can see Dr. Lievens on his monthly podcast on the Defocus Media host network called the 4eyedProfessor.
Chris Lievens, OD, MS, PhD
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