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Nathan Efron is an Emeritus Professor in the School of Optometry and Vision Science at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia, and Editor of the journal Clinical and Experimental Optometry. He lectures extensively world-wide, particularly in the field of the ocular response to contact lens wear, and has published over 1,100 papers and has written/edited 7 books. In 2015 Professor Efron was made a Companion of the Order of Australia, which is Australia’s highest civilian honour, for his contributions to optometry and vision science.

Philip Morgan is Professor of Optometry, Head of Optometry, Deputy Head of the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, and Director of Eurolens Research at The University of Manchester. Philip is Immediate Past President of the International Society for Contact Lens Research and Vice President of the International Association of Contact Lens Educators. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and of the British Contact Lens Association, and a member of the UK College of Optometrists. Philip was the BCLA Medallist in 2014 and the winner of the 2019 Max Schapero Award of the American Academy of Optometry.

Lyndon Jones is a Professor at the School of Optometry and Vision Science, Distinguished University Professor and Director of the Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) at the University of Waterloo. He has authored over 450 refereed and professional papers, one text-book and given over 1000 invited lectures in over 40 countries.

As myopia program lead, Paul Chamberlain is currently responsible for the strategic direction and execution of CooperVision’s research in this area. From 2011 to 2016 he managed a team of optometrists who supported all clinical product development activities within R&D. Before joining CooperVision in 2011, Paul spent five years managing industry sponsored research studies at Eurolens Research at the University of Manchester. Prior to that, he was part of Michel Guillon’s research team at Optometric Technology Group in London. Paul earned his bachelor’s degree in optometry from City University in London.