The second episode of Talking Eyes Season 2 is available to download now, and if you’re looking to strengthen your complex fitting toolkit, this episode delivers practical takeaways you can apply in-clinic straight away.
In The Hard lens edge: Stories and strategies for complex fits, Associate Professor Richard Vojlay joins optometrist Lien Trinh for a practical, clinician-focused conversation on what really makes hard lens fitting work when the cornea isn’t ‘textbook’.
A highly respected optometrist and educator with deep expertise in specialty contact lenses and complex corneal care, Assoc Prof Vojlay is known for translating challenging cases into clear, workable strategies that lift everyday clinical confidence.
This discussion covers fitting for irregular corneal shapes, unpacking the mindset, clinical reasoning and step-by-step approaches that help turn tricky fits into stable, comfortable vision. Expect real-world pearls on lens selection, interpreting topography and over-refraction clues, troubleshooting common failure points, and setting expectations so patients stay engaged through the refinement process.
0.75 CPD hour have been approved by OA Institute of Excellence (IoE) Quality Assurance by Optometry Australia (OA).
About Assoc Prof Richard Vojlay
Assoc Prof Richard Vojlay is a highly respected Australian optometrist with decades of clinical experience and a long-standing reputation in advanced contact lens practice, particularly for keratoconus and other irregular corneal conditions. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne, where he lectures and clinically supervises in contact lenses, translating complex fitting concepts into practical, patient-ready strategies.
Assoc Prof Vojlay co-founded Keratoconus Australia and has contributed broadly to continuing education and the optometric literature, including as a contributing author to Contact Lenses (Phillips & Speedwell).
Further Resources
For Eye Care Practitioners
The Australian College of Optometry Certificate in Advanced Contact Lenses, commencing April 2026.
Cornea and Contact Lens Society of Australia (CCLSA) – Australian-based education, CPD events and resources relevant to keratoconus and specialty contact lens care.
For Patients And Families
Talking Eyes – Living with Keratoconus and Beyond, with Larry Kornhauser: Streaming on Apple, Spotify and Youtube, this Talking Eyes episode was created to share the lived experience and advocacy perspectives, of Larry Kornhauser, President of Keratoconus Australia
Keratoconus Australia: Trusted patient education, support networks, advocacy resources and practical information for people living with keratoconus.
