James Wolffsohn
Head of Optometry,
Aston University
James is head of Aston University School of Optometry and has been a professor at the university since 2000. His main research areas are the development and evaluation of ophthalmic instrumentation, myopia management, contact lenses, intraocular lenses, presbyopia and the tear film. He is a national teaching fellow, has published more than 380 full peer-reviewed papers, and is the academic chair of the BCLA and chief scientific officer of the International Myopia Institute. James has been a strong advocate for the use of simulation in teaching and the clinical benefits this can bring.
Sessions
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28-Feb-2026Optical AcademyLecture: Managing contrast to slow myopia progression

