Contact Lenses II ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

Fitting requisites, lens-cornea relationships, and the fitting of soft contact lenses are presented. Emphasis on lens parameters, residual astigmatism and recognition of patient symptoms is fully presented. Included are extended wear, scleral, cosmetic, and therapeutic lens fitting methods and a full understanding of the signs, symptoms and management of the Keratometer patient. Instruction continues in the use of the Keratometer and Slit Lamp with the basic fitting philosophy of rigid and gas permeable contact lens fitting. Refraction techniques are described and demonstrated.