Optometrists all over Nigeria, as they gather for the 39th Annual General Meeting, Conference and Scientific sessions will be privileged to have Prof. Don W. Lyon in their midst.
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| Prof. Don Lyon |
Most Optometrists in Nigeria are concerned about the clinical depth of their practice; coupled with the challenges of getting the needed instrumentation and politics in the public sector of the eye health care delivery system which denies them the full scope of their practice. The Family of Optometric Mentors(FOM), an initiative where Optometrists who are vast in clinical experience and versatility in advanced/modern instrumentations mentor and train others; was born because of this burning need.
The Nigerian Optometric Association, also in a bid to strengthen the clinical proficiency, confidence and standard of practice of its members contacted the experienced professor of Optometry, who would bring his wealth of experience to the conference. Prof. Lyon is a Clinical Professor, Chief of Pediatric and Binocular Vision Service, Director of Residencies, Indiana School of Optometry, USA. See his biography and research interest below.
Biography
Dr. Lyon is the chief of Pediatrics/Binocular Vision Services for the Indiana University School of Optometry. He graduated with his O.D. degree from IU in 1999 and completed a residency in pediatric optometry and binocular vision in 2000. Dr. Lyon has lectured extensively, both to students and in continuing education programs, on pediatric optometry, amblyopia, and binocular vision disorders.
Research
Dr. Lyon is the local principal investigator for the Amblyopia Treatment Studies, which are being performed by the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG). PEDIG is a national group of optometrists and ophthalmologists that performs clinical research on the treatment of amblyopia among other areas within pediatric eye care.
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