CL Aftercare Flashcards
1
Q
Factors affecting recall
A
- corneal pathology
- corneal physiology
- application of the lens
- compliance
- acute problems
2
Q
H&S
A
- type of lens
- how often
- time of insertion and removal
- vision
- occupation and hobbies
- age of current pair
- sleep in them?
- cleaning regime
- VDU
- meds
- driving
- comfort
- redness/pain/itchiness/dryness
- back up glasses
- allergies
- smoker
3
Q
Tests with lenses in
A
- VA
- over refraction
- over keratometry
- lens surface assessment
- fitting assessment
- lens eye interactions
4
Q
Tests with lenses out
A
- keratometry
- topography
- slit lamp
- lens inspection
- refraction
- slit lamp assessment
5
Q
Problem solving - redness
A
- lens causing problem?
- which layer is inflamed
- conj redness with injected limbus and pain = corneal problem
- diagnosis?
6
Q
Problem solving - comfort
A
-bilateral or unilateral
- there when lenses removed - yes - ocular problem
- ocular lubricants provide relief - yes - mechanical source
7
Q
Problem solving - poor vision
A
- better without lens, lens problem
- sustained vision loss after removing lens - ocular problem
- bilateral
- worse after blink - movement
- improved after blink- tight
