OPHT 105B - Introduction to Contact Lens Lab

Credits: 1

Description
Practical application of contact lens fitting procedures as presented in OPHT 102B. Topics include, but are not limited to: keratometery, slit-lamp evaluations, over-refractions, depth perception, color perception, strabismus assessment, and insertion and removal training.

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an ability to determine a given patient’s K readings.
Demonstrate the ability to identify, state, define and apply knowledge of slit lamp operations for contact lens fit assessment.
Modify the parameters of a given RGP/Hard lens according to directions.
Identify, state, define and apply knowledge of corneal topography.
Identify, state, define and apply knowledge of corneal photography.
Assist in performing an over-refraction.
Identify, state and define various contact lens complications using slit lamp techniques.
Determine the parameters of a given contact lens using lensometer, radiuscope, slit lamps, inspection loupes, v gauge rulers, thickness gauges, and burton lamp.
Demonstrate an ability to take appropriate pre fit assessment tests for a given patient including but not limited to: schirmer tests, BUT, pupil/palpebral/HVID diameter measurements, muscle assessments- cover uncover, cardinal point, convergence, patient history, K readings, and eyewear neutralizations.

Corequisite: OPHT 102B