June 24, 2015
Alden Optical announced the creation of a new program designed to assist cornea and contact lens residents to maximize their residency experience and transition easily into practice. The Contact Lens Residents Forum (CLRF) will be headed by Brooke Messer, OD, FSLS. Dr. Messer is an internationally recognized opinion leader in specialty contact lenses and a former Cornea and Contact Lens Resident at the Southern California College of Optometry.
Dr. Messer has a special interest in helping current and recent residents through these formative years. “My residency was an amazing experience that was made better by several mentors. Alden has afforded me the opportunity to create a forum dedicated to residents, their common interests, goals and challenges,” he says.
“Clearly today’s cornea and contact lens residents are tomorrow’s specialty fitters; by asking Dr. Messer to support these future leaders, we all benefit. We’re thrilled to have Dr. Messer heading this program and be able to mentor the future of specialty contact lens fitting in this way,” says Tom Shone, president of Alden Optical. The CLRF will primarily utilize social media including Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+ to connect with and foster discussion among residents.
For more information on this forum, including how to join, contact Dr. Messer at drbmesser@gmail.com or visit the CLRF Facebook page.
