Specialty contact lenses, scleral, corneal and hybrid lenses, myopia control, orthokeratology.
Founder and Past President of Accademia Italiana Lenti Sclerali (AILeS), Co-founder and President of Euro & Austral-Asia Scleral Lens Academy (EASLA), Council of the International Society of Contact Lens Specialists (ISCLS), member of the medical advisory board of the International Keratoconus Academy (IKA), Program & Education Chair of The Summit of Specialty Contacts (SSC) and of the Global Ophthalmic Women (GLOW), Board Member of the International Forum for Scleral Lens Research (IFSLR) and of the International Congress of Scleral Contact (ICSC), Clinical Advisor of Myopia Care, International Relations Chair of the Scleral Lens Education Society (SLS), and Member of the International Association of Contact Lens Educator (IACLE).
Publications of Books:
Editor: Dougmar Publishing Group Inc.
Scleral Lenses Issues and Complications: Etiology, Recognition and Management. Dougmar Publishing Group Inc., Ontario Canada, 2020
https://sclerallensbook.com/
Editor Contamac
Clinical Guide for Scleral Lens Success. Melissa Barnett & Daddi Fadel; Printed and available in pdf, in English, Italian, Spanish and Russian Languages. Available from https://www.scleralsuccess.com/
Publications of Articles:
Peer Review Publications:
1. Orthokeratology – Contact Lens Evidence-based Academic Report (CLEAR) – Coauthor Pauline Cho, Ka Yin Chan, Leah Johnson, Neema Ghorbani-Mojarrad, Pauline Kang, Langis Michaud, Patrick Simard, StephenVincent. Contact Lens Anterior Eye. Article in production for March 2021.
2. Scleral Lenses – Contact Lens Evidence-based Academic Report (CLEAR) – Coauthor Melissa Barnett, Claudine Courey, Karen Lee, Langis Michaud, Giancarlo Montani, Eef van der Worp, Stephen Vincent, Maria Walker. Contact Lens Anterior Eye. Article in production for March 2021.
3. Fenestrated Scleral Lenses: Back to the Origins? – Review of the Their Benefits and Fitting Techniques. Optometry and Vision Science. 2020. Optometry Vision Science. 2020:97:807-820. doi: 10.1097/OPX.0000000000001562
4. Ocular Surface Disease in Sjögren's Syndrome: Management in a Scleral Lens Clinical Practice. Coauthor Melissa Barnett. Journal of Contact lens Research and Science. 2020; Aug.25;4(1):e12-e22. https://doi.org/10.22374/jclrs.v4i1.36 Available from: http://www.jclrs.org/index.php/JCLRS/article/view/36
5. Effect of scleral lenses on corneal topography in keratoconus: A case series of cross-linked versus non–cross-linked eyes. Coauthor Boris Severinsky, Jenya Davelman, Eric Moulton. Cornea, 2019;Aug;38(8):986-991. DOI: 10.1097/ICO.0000000000002008
6. Optical considerations for scleral contact lens: A review. Coauthor Stephen Vincent. Contact Lens Anterior Eye, 2019;42:598-613. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2019.04.012
7. Potential contraindications to scleral lens wear. Coauthor Elise Kramer. Contact Lens Anterior Eye. 2019;41(1):92-103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2018.10.024
8. Scleral lens issues and complications related to a non-optimal fitting relationship between the lens and ocular surface. Eye & Contact Lens: July 20, 2019;45(3):152-163. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICL.0000000000000523
9. Scleral lens issues and complications related to handling, care and compliance. Coauthor Mindy Toabe. Journal of Contact lens Research and Science, 2018, October; 2(1):e1-e13. https://doi.org/10.22374/jclrs.v2i2.24
Available from http://www.jclrs.org/index.php/JCLRS/article/view/24
10. Scleral lens hygiene and care. Coauthor Mindy Toabe. Journal of Contact lens Research and Science. Published online April 24, 2018;2(1);e30-e37. https://doi.org/10.22374/jclrs.v2i1.20
Available from: http://jclrs.org/index.php/JCLRS/article/view/20
11. Compliance using scleral lenses. Coautor Mindy Toabe. Journal of Contact Lens Research & Science. Published online April 19, 2018;2(1):e22-e29. https://doi.org/10.22374/jclrs.v2i1.21
Available from: http://jclrs.org/index.php/JCLRS/article/view/21
12. The influence of limbal and scleral shape on scleral lens design. Contact Lens Anterior eye. 2018;41(4)August:321-328. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2018.02.003
13. Modern scleral lenses: mini versus large. Contact Lens Anterior Eye 40 (2017) 200-207 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2017.04.003
CE Course Publications:
14. My Top 5 Scleral Lens Fitting Challenges - Solved. Invited author for a CE article in Contact Lens Spectrum. Article in production for January 2021.
15. Scleral Lens Fitting: Where Should We Start. Invited author for a CE article in Optometry Today, Coauthored with Langis Michaud. Article in production for 2021.
16. Taking the Mystery out of Scleral Lenses. Invited author for a CE article in Contact Lens Spectrum, January, 2020;35:33-40. Available from
https://www.clspectrum.com/supplements/2020/january-2020/continuing-education-taking-the-mystery-out-of-scl/continuing-education-taking-the-mystery-out-of-scl
Non-Peer Review Publications:
17. Using Vital Dyes to Asses Scleral Lens Fits. Contact Lens Spectrum. 2020; August;35:44-46-48.
18. COVID-19: né montature né lac, solo gli occhiali protettivi servono davvero. Published online April 9, 2020. Available from
https://www.b2eyes.com/news/covid-19-n%C3%A9-montature-n%C3%A9-lac-solo-gli-occhiali-protettivi-servono-davvero
19. 4 motivi per l’uso delle lenti a contatto non è un problema durante il COVID-19. Translation of the article published in Review of Cornea & Contact Lenses. April 7, 2020. Available from
https://www.imieiocchi.it/2020/04/07/4-motivi-per-cui-luso-delle-lenti-a-contatto-non-e-un-problema-durante-il-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR2lhNdhefzVjfq4b2j5_l_-360MjffeksH79yZGewax0_TcJhy5sTZkLUI
20. 4 reasons Contact Lens Wear isn’t a Problem with COVID-19. Review of Cornea & Contact lenses. Published online April 1, 2020. Available from https://www.reviewofcontactlenses.com/article/four-reasons-contact-lens-wear-isnt-a-problem-with-covid19?fbclid=IwAR13kEpnjHDQo8WfUU0zBi0Hu4OyHK6hD01LtciL4q69-_rNo-6jfrQ2Xcs
21. COVID-19, quando l’uso delle lenti è sicuro. Published online March 26, 2020 Available from
https://www.b2eyes.com/news/covid-19-quando-l%E2%80%99uso-delle-lenti-%C3%A8-sicuro?fbclid=IwAR2cyvAq5G8hNJWbsgUZY52ygzyoe8gqVYxS4ohGWh9uNF6OwE98NPfAT5Y
22. Scleral Lens: Are you Missing the Life Changing Lens? Health & Wellness magazine, Official Magazine of the Modern University of Business and Science (MUBS), Lebanon. July, 2019.
23. Lac multifocali: tante geometrie ma ancora scarsa (in)formazione. b2eyes magazine, October, 2019;7;40-43. Available from https://www.b2eyes.com/b2eyes-magazine/b2eyes-magazine-72019
24. Presbiopia e lac: vantaggi e limiti della monovisione. b2eyes magazine, May, 2019;5;32-33. Available from https://www.b2eyes.com/b2eyes-magazine/b2eyes-magazine-52019
25. Presbiopia e lac: rischio drop out o scarsa informazione? b2eyes magazine, March, 2019;3;42-43. Available from https://www.b2eyes.com/b2eyes-magazine/b2eyes-magazine-32019
26. Scleral profile assessment with a slit lamp and a scleral lens. Contact Lens Spectrum, 2019;January;34:40-42.
27. Lenti sclerali multifocali: una visione stabile per tutti i presbiti. b2eyes magazine, December 2018;10;42-43. Available from
https://issuu.com/marcofabiano/docs/online_b2eyes_10/2?ff&e=1135777/66665855
28. Scleral lens asymmetry: also in diameters. Contact Lens Spectrum, 2018;33;December:46-48.
29. Sclerale: da moderna, a modernissima a … smart. b2eyes magazine, May 2018;5;47-48. Available from https://issuu.com/marcofabiano/docs/b2e_maggio18_app/1?ff&e=1135777/61787146
30. Lenti sclerali: Considerazioni sul diametro totale. Rivista Italiana di Optometria. April 2018.
31. Scleral lenses: Benefits of toric landing zones. Coauthor Melissa Barnett. Contact lens Spectrum, November, 2017;32:36-41.
32. Scleral Lenses: Prepare for Landing. Coauthor Melissa Barnett. Contact Lens Spectrum, August, 2017;32:42-43-55.
33. Translation and publication in Italian language of “Scleral lens troubleshooting FAQs” developed by GP Lens Institute and Scleral Lens Education Society.
34. “Reshaping ortho-K”. Review of Cornea and Contact lenses, Feb 2017; 26-29. Available from https://www.reviewofcontactlenses.com/article/reshaping-orthok
35. “Is ortho-k possible with corneo-scleral lenses?” Coauthor Cary Herzberg. Contact Lens Spectrum. December 2016; 48-50. Available from https://www.clspectrum.com/issues/2016/december-2016/reader-and-industry-forum
36. “Unusual clinical cases in orthokeratology”, Review of Cornea & Contact Lenses. June 2016:22-27. Available from https://www.reviewofcontactlenses.com/article/unusual-clinical-cases-in-orthokeratology
37. Review of contact lens conference “Sarroch 2. Il congresso che ha celebrato la superficie oculare e le lenti a contatto”. LAC, 2015; vol. XVII, n. 1.
38. “Quando girano le lac morbide toriche”. LAC, 2014; vol. XVI, n. 2.
39. “L’Importanza della figura del contattologo nella post chirurgia Refrattiva”. LAC, 2005; vol. VII n. 1.
40. “Depositi ematici nell’interfaccia LASIK”. Rivista Italiana di Optometria, 2002; vol XXV n.1.
41. Review of the book “Eye Examination and Refraction” R. Fletcher e D.C. Still. Lac, 1999; vol. I n.3.
42. “Le domande con risposta a scelta multipla: il test delle Coppie di Anelli, le strie verticali Corneali” in collaborazione con Luigi Lupelli. Rivista Italiana di Optometria 1998; vol. XXI n. 2.
Posters Presented Internationally
43. “The role of Emphatic communication and physician gender in scleral lens practice.” Presented at Global Specialty Contact Symposium (GSLS), Las Vegas, Nevada USA (2020)
44. “The effect of scleral lens on corneal topography after corneal cross-linking for keratoconus”. Jenya Davelman, Daddi Fadel, Boris Severinsky. Presented at Global Specialty Contact Symposium (GSLS), Las Vegas, Nevada USA (2019)
45. “Novel scleral lens design with elliptical and toric corneal and limbal zones” presented at Global Specialty Contact Symposium (GSLS), Las Vegas, Nevada USA (2018). Winner of the 2nd place of clinical poster awards over more than 119 posters presented.
46. “Scleral profile assessment using slit lamp and diagnostic scleral lenses” presented at Global Specialty Contact Symposium (GSLS), Las Vegas, Nevada USA (2018).
47. “Go big go home?”
48. “Ortho-K: The future fitting of scleral lenses?” presented at the Global Specialty Contact Symposium (GSLS), Las Vegas- Nevada, USA (2017).
49. "Challenging clinical cases in orthokeratology" presented at the Global Specialty Contact Symposium (GSLS), Las Vegas- Nevada, USA (2016).
50. “Visual defects in children with down syndrome” at the VI Congresso Nazionale di S.OPT.I, Treviso, Italy (2004).
51. “LASIK : Review of complications” at the IV Congresso Nazionale di S.OPT.I, Rome, Italy (2001).
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