Thursday, May 22, 2008

Online learning center

Designed to help employees new to eye care gain a basic understasnding of the vision system while improving overall practice efficiency and productivity.

http://learning.coopervision.com/

Acuvue2 colors: https://www.jnjvision.com/imakeover/

Freshlook contacts: http://www.freshlookcontacts.com/

Resolving dry eye in RGP wearers

3/9 stain
  • when the corneal surface isn't adequately resurfaced with tears after the blink
  • edge of GP lens holds lid away from corneal surface during blink
  • incomplete blinking
  • may see vascularized limbal keratitis

Adjusting the fit to minimize excessive edge lift and inferior position

Strive for superior lens position by:
  • decreasing diameter
  • reduce CT
  • +/- lenticulars
  • reduce edge clearance
  • steepen PC radius
  • narrow PC width
  • reduce edge thickness

Patient CL compliance handout from AOA

What You Need to Know About Contact Lens Hygiene & Compliance
http://www.aoa.org/x8024.xml