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Module 32:

Soft Contact Lenses

OVERVIEW

Estimated study time:  1/2 hour.

Program Level:  Basic and intermediate, with some advanced material.

Target Audience:  OMPs wanting to learn about soft contact lenses or to review for the technician level exam.

Pre-requisites:  None, although knowledge of basic optics and ocular anatomy is helpful..

Date of original release:  March 7, 2006

Description of content:   

This module discusses indications for contact lens wear, history taking for the contact lens patient, contact lens parameters, wear and replacement schedules, and terminology associated with contact lenses.

Instructional  objectives:  Upon completion of  this module,  the student should be able to:

• list advantages of contact lens wear

• identify characteristics of a successful contact lens wearer

• identify soft contact lens parameters and explain their significance

• describe how to change the fit of a soft contact lens

• define common terminology associated with soft contact lenses

• list wear and replacement schedules for soft contact lenses

About the Author: 

Gary Gallimore is a certified ophthalmic technologist who assists with research at the Eye Foundation of Kansas City and works for a large multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in the metro area of Kansas City.   He has taught CE courses for many years on all subjects of ophthalmic technology. 

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