Doerte Luensmann, PhD, Dipl Ing (AO) FAAO, shares key takeaways from one of the top 5 posters from Optometry's Meeting 2025.
At the 2025 AOA Optometry’s Meeting, Doerte Luensmann, PhD, Dipl Ing (AO) FAAO, senior clinical scientist at the Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) at the University of Waterloo, presented a poster that earned distinction as one of the top 5 of the year. The poster, entitled "Coverage of ametropia with a planned replacement soft contact lens portfolio," was presented by Luensmann; Jill Woods, MSc, MCOptom, FAAO, FBCLA; and Lyndon Jones, BSc, PhD, DSc, FCAHS, FCOptom, DipCLP, DipOrth, FAAO, FIACLE, FBCLA. The research focused on the prescription coverage capabilities of the Bausch + Lomb ULTRA contact lens portfolio and its ability to meet the needs of a broad patient population.
Note: This study was financed by Bausch + Lomb.
Using an extensive data set of over 100,000 patient prescriptions, Luensmann and her team sought to evaluate how well the Bausch + Lomb ULTRA lens family can accommodate common levels of ametropia—including spherical, astigmatic, and presbyopic corrections. The analysis included the 4 key lens types in the portfolio:
By combining these lenses, the portfolio is positioned as a robust option to meet a wide range of visual needs.
The results demonstrated that the ULTRA portfolio provides remarkably high prescription coverage across various patient types:
When considered as a whole, the Bausch + Lomb ULTRA portfolio can meet the prescription needs of more than 97% of patients walking into an optometry practice.
Luensmann emphasized that having access to a complete and versatile lens portfolio—including multifocal torics—is key to fitting more patients successfully, especially those in the presbyopic and astigmatic categories who have historically faced limited options.
She also encouraged optometrists to proactively discuss contact lenses, even when patients don’t explicitly request them. “Just because a patient doesn’t ask doesn’t mean they’re not interested,” she said. “There are plenty of everyday scenarios—sports, work, or special occasions—where patients may benefit from not wearing glasses.”
By illustrating the real-world applicability of the ULTRA family, Luensmann’s work helps optometrists expand their contact lens practice and improve visual outcomes across a diverse patient base.
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