CL 2-7: Astigmatic Correction with GP Contact Lenses Flashcards
1
Q
What are some of the ways we can Correct Astigmatism in GP CLs?
- Tear Lens Differential can induce what?
- FRONT SURFACE Curvature differential can induce what?
- BACK SURFACE Curvature differential can induce what?
A
*All 3 can induce a Different Power in EACH MERIDIAN
2
Q
Spherical Lens Problems
- On Highly Astigmatic Corneas what can happen? (6)
A
- Lens Rocking
- Decentration-Induced Flare
- Corneal Desiccation
- Flexure-Induced VA Fluctuation
- Excessive Areas of Pressure on the Cornea
- Corneal Distortion
3
Q
Causes of Flexure
- What 5 things can cause Flexure?
A
- Thin Lens
- High Dk Material
- HIGHLY TORIC CORNEA
- Tight Lid
- Extended Wear
4
Q
Steeper Lenses Tend to FLEX More than Flatter Lenses
- Remember, we use a STEEPER BCR with INCREASING what?
- This is necessary to better match each Meridian as they DIVERGE from one another with INCREASING what?
- Keep in mind, that this MAY LEAD to WHAT?
A
- corneal Cylinder
- Corneal cylinder
- to MORE FLEXURE
5
Q
Base Curve vs. K Cyl
- If NO Corneal Cylinder, FIT with what?
- More Corneal Cylinder, Tend to FIT how?
A
- FTK
2. STK
6
Q
Spherical Lens Designs
- Guidelines to Minimize Flexure when using Spherical GPs on Toric Corneas:
a. What Dk Material?
b. Request Higher what?
c. What should you do to help RULE OUT FLEXURE?
A
- a. Low Dk Material (
7
Q
Corneal Warpage
- Relative Flattening of the Cornea Underlying what?
- Can occur with any type of CL, but MORE Common with which TYPE?
- Signs
a. Topographic Changes (what ones?)
b. Myopia: Increased/Decreased?
c. Corneal Cyl = Refractive Cyl? (or no)
d. Keratometry Mires are what?
A
- underlying the Resting Area of the CL
- with GPs
- a. Corneal Flattening, Irregular Astigmatism
b. Decreased Myopia
c. DOES NOT EQUAL
d. Distorted
8
Q
Soft Toric Lens Designs (1)
- these are Options for Patients in what 3 situations w/GPs?
A
- GPs not tolerable, not desired, or a Front Toric GP is Indicated
* SiHy Material now available in custom parameters
9
Q
Soft Toric Lens Designs (2)
- Advantages: What are they? (3)
- Improvements in last few years? (4)
A
- a. Readily available in diagnostic sets
b. Often have Wide axis and power ranges
c. Custom options available - a. Newer edge designs improve comfort
b. better lens reproducibility
c. Enhanced Stability of Toric Lenses
d. Greater Oxygen Transmissibility
10
Q
Soft Toric Lens Designs (3)
- Disadvantages
a. Small amts of rotation can do what?
b. Not as useful if what is present?
c. Higher Risk of Infection in what?
A
- a. can significantly affect visual performance (esp. In high amts of Astigmatism)
b. if Corneal Distortion or Irregular Astigmatism is Present (Better visual result w/a GP)
c. in SCL vs. GPCL
11
Q
3 Types of Toric GPCL
A
- Back Surface Toric
- Bitoric
- Front Surface Toric
12
Q
Back Surface Toric
- Front Surface is Spherical and has what?
- Back Surface is Toric (How many curvatures)
A
- 1 Curvature
2. 2 Curvatures
13
Q
Bitoric
- Front surface is what?
- Back surface is what?
A
- Toric (2 curvatures)
2. Toric (2 Curvatures)
14
Q
Recording Bitoric GP Rx
- How is it done?
A
- Most Plus/Least Minus Power comes first.
* No axis recorded…
Ex: +3.00/+1.00 D
15
Q
Front Surface Toric
- Front Surface is what?
- Back Surface is what?
A
- Toric (2 curves)
2. Spherical (1)
16
Q
When to use which
- Toricity on the BACK SURFACE of a GP CL CORRECTS for what?
- Toricity on the FRONT SURFACE corrects for anything that’s not corrected by what?
- We can apply toricity on what?
A
- CORNEAL CYLINDER
- by the Base Curve-Corneal Curve Differential (or the Back surface Toricity)
- on the Front, Back, or Both Surfaces, Depending on the Above Factors