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Module 33:

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 anterior segment examination, lens types, diameter, base curve, power, fit evaluation, order contact lenses, insertion and removal, initial wearing time, and soft contact lens care.

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

• identify key parameter characteristics needed for a good soft contact lens fit

• determine the starting contact lens power from the glasses prescription

• identify the significance of the vertex distance adjustment

• adjust contact lens power from over-refraction results

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

• identify and explain typical instructions for the contact lens patient

• describe characteristics of contact lens care systems

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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