CLS 671 Cornea and Contact Lenses II
2 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours, 0 Clinic Hours
Continuing applications of gas permeable (GP) contact lens fitting and management are presented. GP lens modification and GP toric lens indications, optics, and analysis are covered in both lecture and laboratory. Soft contact lens materials including silicone-hydrogels, soft contact lens fit assessment and patient management are taught. Management options for presbyopia with single vision and multifocal contact lenses are presented. Contact lens wear complications and management options are discussed. Contact lens prescribing strategies and patient cases are presented. Refractive surgery patient selection, available surgical procedures, and co-management are discussed.
2 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours, 0 Clinic Hours
Continuing applications of gas permeable (GP) contact lens fitting and management are presented. GP lens modification and GP toric lens indications, optics, and analysis are covered in both lecture and laboratory. Soft contact lens materials including silicone-hydrogels, soft contact lens fit assessment and patient management are taught. Management options for presbyopia with single vision and multifocal contact lenses are presented. Contact lens wear complications and management options are discussed. Contact lens prescribing strategies and patient cases are presented. Refractive surgery patient selection, available surgical procedures, and co-management are discussed.