5.1.1 Chooses Fits And Ordrs Soft Lenses

Question 1

Things to record during fit

Answer 1

• lens details
• tear film quality
• centration
• coverage
• lens movement
• lag
• sag
• push up test

Question 2

How to record lens movement

Answer 2

• 16x mag
• average movement 0.3mm
• average lens overlap of cornea is 1mm either side
• get px to look up

Question 3

What include in the soft lens order

Answer 3

• brand
• name of the lens
• BOZR
• TD
• Power

Question 4

How to determine if someone is suitable for CL wear

Answer 4

• prescience of active eye disease or inflammation
• use of medications that are contraindicated with contact lenses or care solutions
• allergy to contact lens materials or solutions
• inability to adhere to care instructions
• inability to I&R
• non-compliance with wearing and replacement schedules
• moderate-severe dryness
• health conditions like DM, due to increased MK risk
• pterygium