Ocular Diagnostics and Therapeutics V

Catalog description

This course builds upon the knowledge presented in previous courses. Fitting strategies utilizing advanced technology for specialized contact lens design including presbyopia, anterior segment anomalies, therapeutic lenses, post -surgical and post -trauma patients, corneal refractive therapy as well as contact lenses for the geriatric and pediatric populations will be presented. Case examples will be used to encourage independent decision making for complicated problems in contact lens fitting. Laboratory experience in fitting, verification, assessment, management and troubleshooting will prepare students for patient care experiences.