Speakers
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Dr. Ian Flitcroft
D.Phil, Ophthalmologist , Vision Scientist
As a Founder of Ocumetra, a pioneering digital health company revolutionising how we talk about and manage myopia, Ian combines a lifelong passion for eye health with cutting-edge technology to shape the future of vision care. Ian’s work as a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vision Scientist reflects his deep belief in the power of innovative science and personalized care to change lives.
With over 25 years of experience, Ian has dedicated his career to advancing paediatric vision health and tackling myopia—a condition he is genuinely passionate about. From pioneering clinical trials to advocating for global public health solutions, he is driven by a profound commitment to improving outcomes for children and their families. Ian’s enthusiasm for finding better ways to manage and prevent myopia inspires his work at Ocumetra, where he leverages "Big Data" to deliver transformative insights for myopia management and visual health.
As a clinician-scientist, Ian has collaborated with world-renowned institutions across continents, working on pharmacological and device-based interventions for myopia control. Chairing key committees for the International Myopia Institute and contributing to the European Society of Ophthalmology’s Myopia Treatment Algorithm, Ian strives to shape global standards and policy frameworks that prioritize eye health.
An Oxford-educated ophthalmologist, Ian holds a D.Phil. in visual neurophysiology and was lucky enough to be recognised as a "Top Global Myopia Influencer" in 2021. Teaching at the Centre for Eye Research Ireland and the Technological University of Dublin, he shares his passion for vision science with the next generation of professionals.
Dr. David Berntsen
O.D., Ph.D / Golden-Golden Professor of Optometry
David A. Berntsen, OD PhD is the Golden-Golden Professor of Optometry at the University of Houston College of Optometry where he teaches in the graduate and professional programs. He is the Chair of the Department of Clinical Sciences and conducts research on myopia, contact lenses, visual performance, and aberrations of the eye. He completed his Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Houston and a Cornea and Contact Lens Advanced Practice Fellowship, MS, and PhD at The Ohio State University.
He conducted the Study of Theories about Myopia Progression (STAMP), a two-year clinical trial evaluating theories of juvenile-onset myopia progression, and is the Principal Investigator of the University of Houston clinical site for the Bifocal Lenses In Nearsighted Kids (BLINK) Study and the BLINK2 Study, a multicenter study sponsored by the National Eye Institute evaluating contact lenses for myopia control. Dr. Berntsen serves on the American Academy of Optometry Scientific Program Committee.
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Dr. Sheila Morrison
OD, MSc, Private Practice
Dr. Morrison’s academic and clinical accomplishments are renowned in the eye care world. She is an Alberta native who joined Mission Eye Care after serving on faculty at the University of Houston College of Optometry as chief of the Contact Lens and Cornea clinic at the University Eye Institute. She is an international speaker and well respected for her skills fitting scleral contact lenses and orthokeratology for myopia management.
She obtained her Optometry degree and Masters degree in Vision Science with a research focus on scleral contact lenses and specialty contact lens design, from Pacific University College of Optometry. She completed her residency in Cornea & Contact Lenses at Pacific University and the Portland Veteran Affairs Hospital. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, Scleral Lens Education Society, member of the International Society of Contact Lens Specialists and the British Contact Lens Association.
Dr. Morrison supervises her clinic’s accredited Cornea and Contact Lens residency program and co-founded the Canadian Contact Lens Academy & Myopia Academy. She works as a leading industry clinical consultant, and also hosts a podcast. She is passionate about safeguarding vision health, particularly with children and understands the critical role that vision plays in a child’s academic and personal development. She also is one of very few doctors proficient & experienced in fitting infants with contact lenses after surgery (infant aphakia). Her fellowship training, research focus and fitting expertise with custom scleral contact lenses also makes her highly sought after by patients with keratoconus and corneal transplants seeking better vision.
Dr. Jeff Goodhew
O.D., Practice Owner
Dr. Jeff Goodhew graduated from the University of Waterloo with an optometry degree in 1993 and became therapeutically licensed in 2000. He enjoys being an active part of his profession, having served as the President of the Ontario Association of Optometrists from 2014 to 2016. Dr. Goodhew also served as the co-chair of the National Public Education Committee for the Canadian Association of Optometrists.
Dr. Goodhew enjoys seeing patients of all ages. He
has a special interest in dry eye disease, myopia management and glaucoma. He has worked as a consultant for some of the world’s largest eye care companies, including Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, CooperVision, Alcon and Zeiss.
Dr. Goodhew is also a partner at MyDryEye, a multifaceted Dry Eye company with several digital properties spanning public education and eye doctor education. Outside of work, he is passionate about cycling, running, golfing, tennis, and spending time with his wife, Dr. Tina Goodhew and their two sons, Camden, and Braedon.
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Dr. Tina Goodhew
O.D., Practice Owner
Dr. Tina Goodhew graduated with the highest standing in her class with a B.Sc. Honours degree from Queen’s University, which she attended on a full scholarship. After receiving several offers and awards, including an Ontario Graduate Scholarship and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Dr. Tina chose to attend the University of Waterloo to pursue optometry.
Dr. Tina is active in service to the profession of Optometry. She served on the Board of Directors for the BC College of Optometrists in the early 2000s. From 2010 to 2016, she was a director for Eye Recommend, a group responsible for helping chart the course of optometry in Canada. She has given numerous talks to colleagues and community groups and is a key opinion leader for Alcon, CooperVision, Bausch & Lomb, and Sightly.
Dr. Tina delights in helping patients see their best. She is especially passionate about children’s vision and is a past recipient of the Eye See Eye Learn award. She is especially interested in advanced contact lens fitting, dry eye disease, and laser vision correction. After hours, she enjoys spending time with her family and playing volleyball, tennis, and softball.
Dr. Deborah Jones
BSc, FCOptom, FAAO, FBCLA
Deborah Jones is a Clinical Professor at the School of Optometry and Vision Science and a Lead Clinical Scientist at the Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE), at the University of Waterloo.
Her main area of clinical focus is pediatric optometry and her main research activity is in myopia control.
Deborah has been a faculty member at the School of Optometry and Vision Science since 1998. A former partner in an award winning private practice in the UK, she is a Fellow of the British College of Optometrists, the British Contact Lens Association and the American Academy of Optometry.
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Dr. Shalu Pal
OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA
Dr. Shalu Pal graduated from the Southern California College of Optometry, completed her Contact Lens, Cornea and Disease residency at the Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry followed by her Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry. She has her Fellowship in the Scleral Lens Society. Dr. Pal is a current candidate for her Diplomate in the American Academy of Optometry in the area of Contact Lens and Refractive Technology. Dr. Pal was a member of the faculty at NSUOCO from 2005 to 2007 and at the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry from 2007 to 2009.
Dr. Pal is currently in a group practice in Toronto, Canada, where she specializing in two areas. Advanced Contact Lens Fitting for corneal repair post-trauma, disease, pain and high prescriptions. The second is Dry Eye management and treatment with advanced technology and innovative treatment protocols. Dr. Pal is a member of the Canadian Association of Optometrists, and a volunteer of the Ontario Association of Optometrist’s Continuing Education Committee.
Dr. Pal is also a member of the American Optometric Association, Chair-elect for the AOA Contact Lens and Cornea Section Council. Dr. Pal is a member of Vision Source and an Administrator for the Greater GTA area. Dr. Pal is a faculty member and speaker for Allergan’s Optimize and Jump Start programs. She is a member of the Women’s Advisory Board for Alcon USA. She is also a speaker, writer, and consultant for Allergan, Alcon, Bausch & Lomb, CooperVision, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Menicon America, Santen Pharmaceutical and Shire. Dr. Pal a speaker for the STAPLE Program, which facilitates 45 contact lens workshops across North American Optometry Schools annually.
Dr. Wes McCann
O.D., Practice Owner
Dr. McCann attended Western University and Nova Southeastern University where he earned three Honours Bachelor of Science degrees, an accelerated MBA, and Doctorate of Optometry.
Dr. McCann owns nine practices in Southwestern Ontario. He has been on the faculty at the Canadian Dry Eye Summit, The Myopia Meeting and lectured at hundreds of other events/conferences and across various platforms on contact lenses, ocular disease, dry eye disease, pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment. He is a KOL/consultant and/or speaks for companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Bausch & Lomb pharmaceutical division, Labtician, Thea, Oculus, Clarion, Zeiss, Otto, Luminus, Neurolens, Nikon and Sun Pharma. He has enjoyed teaching clinical externs from the Waterloo School of Optometry in the past, has served on the Board of Directors for the Ontario Association of Optometrists in 2016-2018, and is currently on the Board of Directors for Eye Recommend as well as a Director on the College of Optometrists of Ontario. He has been published in numerous journals including Review of Optometry and Review of Myopia Management.
In 2017, he was a recipient of the Top 20 Under 40 Award that is awarded to 20 individuals under the age of 40 recognized for their business achievements and community involvement in London Ontario.
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Dr. Nathalie Trottier
O.D., Senior Manager, Professional and Academics Affairs at CooperVision
Nathalie Trottier graduated from the School of Optometry at the University of Montreal in 2009. Passionate about contact lenses, she pursued a residency in contact lenses and anterior segment care. She later served as a clinical instructor at the same University until 2018.
From 2011 to 2024, Dr. Trottier has been co-owner of Optika Visual Center, where she built a thriving contact lens practice, with a particular focus on specialty lenses and myopia control. Over the years, she has delivered numerous lectures on contact lenses, especially in the field of myopia control.
Dr. Trottier is based in Montreal, where she is pleased to work in a bilingual environment. She joined the Coopervision Canada team in early November as the Senior Manager of Professional Affairs & Academics.