Cls For Sports

Question 1

Benefits of cls over specs

Answer 1

Increase peripheral vision
Reduces spatial distortion
Increased depth perception
Move with eyes
No reflections,aberrations, glare
Don’t slip down, fog up

Question 2

Avoid RGP with which sports and why

Answer 2

Dynamic sports
High risk sports
Contact sports

Solutions cases needed, easy to loose, expensive to replace

Question 3

What adjustments would you do if you do fit RGP for sport

Answer 3

Fit larger diameter - moves less
Superior lid attachment
Larger optic zone to reduce flare
Fit slightly steeper and avoid excessive edge lift

Question 4

Which lenses are best for sport

Answer 4

Ortho-k - overnight not during day, possible issues with sub optimal VA and reduced CS
Scleral - large lens do not get lost, can be difficult to fit
Disposables and frequent replacement lenses

Question 5

Do we fit slightly steeper or flatter CLs for sport only

Answer 5

STEEPER FOR SPORT ONLY

Question 6

Larger diameter lens are more…

Answer 6

Stable