Edward S. Bennett, O.D., M.S.Ed.

Edward S. Bennett, O.D., M.S.Ed.
Associate Professor
Director, Student Services
Co-Chief, Contact Lens Service

Dr. Bennett is actively involved in the clinical investigation of contact lens designs, materials and care regimens. Over the past twenty years he and his co-workers have performed more than 100 contact lens research studies, most of which have been supported by contact lens industry. Specifically, his area of interest has been gas
permeable contact lenses. His is currently evaluating different types of rigid contact lens bifocal designs, the effect of different variables of initial comfort of gas permeable lenses, and the use of GP lenses to reduce myopia with overnight wear (i.e., orthokeratology or corneal reshaping). He has authored or edited eight contact lens texts and two national board examination review books.

Dr. Edward S. Bennett
Director of Student Affairs
College of Optometry
University of Missouri-St. Louis
One University Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63121
Telephone: (314) 516-6258 Fax: (314) 516-6708
EBennett@umsl.edu