OPHT 203B - Contact Lenses II

Credits: 1

Description
Practical application of contact lens fitting procedures. Topics include modifications of contact lenses, over-refraction of contact lenses, corneal photography and problem solving techniques. Students will use case studies as well as each other to gain fitting experience.

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 overrefraction.
Identify, state, and define various contact lens complications using slit lamp techniques.
Determine the parameters of a given contact lens using lensometers, 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, eyewear neutralizations.

Prerequisite: None