Oculus, Inc. & Wave Eye Care News 

Advancing Optometry’s Future: Supporting Students, Educators, and Scientific Discovery

OCULUS, Inc., and Wave Eye Care are proud to invest in the future of optometry through participation in the SCLERAL Program, an educational initiative led by the Scleral Lens Education Society, GPLI, and the CLMA. Through this collaboration, we are equipping students with advanced diagnostic technology and innovative scleral lens design principles through lectures and hands-on workshops at optometry programs across the country. 

The program launched this year with successful sessions at the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry; the College of Optometric Medicine at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions; and the Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University. These workshops provided students with direct experience using state-of-the-art instrumentation and modern scleral lens fitting strategies. There is no better way to prepare future practitioners for the complexities of specialty contact lens care than by offering meaningful exposure to the modern tools and techniques shaping today’s patient outcomes. 

We were also honored to participate in this year's ASCO Clinic Directors and Externship Directors Special Interest Group Meeting at Indiana University School of Optometry. Supporting practicing educators is just as important as educating students. This forum allowed us to share information on our comprehensive suite of diagnostic devices and specialty lens technologies. Educators had the opportunity to explore new innovations, ask questions, and engage in detailed discussions in an intimate, unrushed environment that encouraged deeper understanding and collaboration. 

Our dedication to innovation extends beyond clinical education and into the realm of scientific discovery. Through the Smartfield in Space collaboration with NASA, we are contributing to a deeper understanding of how microgravity impacts ocular health and visual function, specifically Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome, a condition that affects astronauts’ vision during long-duration spaceflight. 

The Smartfield device, known for its compact design and ability to capture high-quality visual field data, was selected as an ideal instrument for space-based research. Its portability, reliability, and objective measurement capabilities make it well suited for use in the confined and highly controlled environment of the International Space Station. The collaboration represents a meaningful step forward in combining advanced diagnostic technology with pioneering vision science. 

OCULUS and Wave Eye Care remain committed to shaping the future of optometry through education, innovation, and scientific partnership. Our efforts to support students, empower educators, and contribute to discovery-driven research reflect our shared mission to elevate the standard of care for both current and future generations of eye care providers.