David L. Kading OD, FAAO, FCLSA

Dr. Dave Kading has been recognized in optometry as one of the top 50 influencers of all time, as one of the top 250 innovators, and listed as one of the top 10 best practices in eye care. His progressive and forward-thinking approach to healthcare workers brings about a new and fresh perspective. He consults with healthcare and technology companies around the world to help them see what the future might bring.

Dr. Kading completed a year-long residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses and now hosts a fellowship program on dry eye and specialized contact lens fitting at his 4 doctor 2 location practice in Seattle Washington. In addition to primary care, The Specialty Dry Eye and Contact lens center is a referral-based dry eye and CL practice specializing in complex and rudimentary dry eye and contact lenses. The practice also produces cutting-edge research. He has written hundreds of articles and papers and has given several hundred lectures across the globe.

Dr. Kading is expanding the methods of gaining eyecare information through his social media and digital channels. He has a regular vlog post on his youtube page: davekading. He also has a regular Video Column called Clinical Insights, several columns in Contact Lens Spectrum, and an email column in Contact Lens Today.