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Contact Lenses 6% Flashcards

1
Q

The contact lens rests on the _____of the peripheral K

A

tear film

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2
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_____helps to smooth out irregularities on the K and makes the K more _____

A

Tear film
spherical

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3
Q

CL can correct astigmatism with a spherical lens if…..
why?

A

it is a small amount of astig
because the tear film can create a cylindrical lens and correct small amounts of astig

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4
Q

The CL changes the refractive power of the eye by providing a _____that’s different than that of the K.

A

radius of curvature

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5
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The back surface of a CL is contoured to fit_____

A

the cornea

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6
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The front surface of CL contains____

A

the refractive power

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7
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What are the 3 different ways the K is oxygenated?

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Tear film, aqueous humor, ambient room air

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8
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____ and _____can be disrupted by an ill fitted CL.

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ambient room air and tear film

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9
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What is the primary goal when fitting a CL?

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to keep the K well oxygenated

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10
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What happens if tissue is starved of oxygen?

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It will be much more susceptible to infection

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11
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What are the 3 main types of CL lenses?

A

Regular Old Soft lenses, Silicone Hydrogel, and Rigid Gas Permeable

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12
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Regular old soft lenses were made of ___

A

plastic

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13
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What are the disadvantages of the old regular soft lenses?

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They were problematic for dry eyes, lenses dehydrated during wear, and decreased oxygen to the K

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14
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Why are silicone hydrogel lenses better than regular soft lenses?

A

They are hydrophilic
They are 6x more oxygen than regular soft lenses
They have less bacterial build up
They are best for dry eye pts

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15
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What does hydrophilic mean?

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Wetted by water

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16
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Rigid gas permeable lenses also allow _________

A

excellent transmissability

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17
Q

Rigid gas permeable lenses are hard lenses and are smaller in ____ than in the _____

A

diameter
cornea

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18
Q

The central corneal ____ is much steeper than the pericentral part of the K.

A

cap

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19
Q

The CL rests on the tear film of the _____K not the ____K

A

peripheral
central

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20
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The steepness of the curve of the CL that fits against the K

A

Base curve

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21
Q

The entire width of the CL in mm

A

Diameter

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22
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If you leave the diameter the same on a CL but make the radius of curvature (or base curve) larger the lens becomes_____

A

flatter

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23
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It you leave the diameter the same on a CL but make the radius of curvature (BC) smaller the lens becomes _____

A

steeper

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24
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In CL (leaving the base curve the same) the larger the diameter the _____ the lens, in contrast the smaller the diameter the ____the lens.

A

steeper
flatter

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25
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CL: Curvature of the central portion of the BACK surface of the lens in mm (aka Central Posterior Curve or CPC)

A

Base curve

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26
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CL: Edge to edge measurement in mm

A

Diameter

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27
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CL: distance between flat surface and back surface of center(apex) of lens

A

Sagittal height

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28
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The smaller the BC the higher the _____

A

Sagittal height

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29
Q

Smaller the number on BC the _____the CL

A

steeper

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30
Q

The larger the number on the BC the flatter the CL

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31
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CL: Back surface of tlens is same radius as K is referred to as

A

Fitting on K

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32
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Cornea is about ____mm on average in diameter

A

11.5

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33
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CL: Lens diameter is larger than the cornea is referred to

A

steeper than K

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34
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CL: Lens diameter is smaller than cornea is referred to as

A

flatter than K

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35
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____lenses are smaller in diameter than the K

A

Rigid lens design

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36
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____lenses are larger than the K

A

Soft lenses

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37
Q

____lenses are fit flatter than the flattest K

A

soft

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38
Q

What is the best method for measuring a contact lens

A

an optical method because there’s no physical distortion of the contact lens

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39
Q

What can be used to measure the diameter of the CL in mm?

A

PD stick

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40
Q

A Radiuscope uses the ______principle

A

Drysdale

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41
Q

The Radiuscope uses the back of the CL as a ____mirror.

A

concave

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42
Q

What does the Radiuscope measure?

A

The base curve of RGP lenses.

43
Q

Radiuscope is also known as

A

Microspherometer

44
Q

What does an ultrasonic transducer measure?

A

contact lens BC, Lens Height, and thickness

45
Q

Explain how ultrasonic transducer works.

A

Has a CL holding tank, you fill with saline solution with CL concave side down on a pedistool with an accurately known diameter. Then introduce ultrasonic transducer beam into the BSS and aim sound waves at the contact lens.

46
Q

______measures the spherical abberation of CL.

A

Wavefront Aberrometry

47
Q

_____is an optical imperfection in any optical system(an eye, a pair of glasses, CL, telescope, microscope, IOL)

A

Spherical aberration

48
Q

Spherical aberration creates a little bit of _____

A

blurring

49
Q

The blurring where the light doesn’t come to a perfect focal point is called

A

sperical aberration

50
Q

Lenses use to correct spherical aberrations(makes the light rays come to a perfect focal point)

A

aspherical lenses

51
Q

A measurement of the the amount of oxygen that is transmitted through the K to the eye

A

DK value

52
Q

The higher he DK value the more _____ transmitted to the eye

A

oxygen

53
Q

Another way to measure the amount of total oxygen that passes through lens and reaches K

A

EOP (Equivalent Oxygen Performance)

54
Q

What are the 3 things EOP(Equivalent Oxygen Performance) are based on?

A

Lens Material
Design of lens
Thickness at center and periphery

55
Q

How do you evaluate the fit of CL?

A

Instill a drop flurouscein, ask pt to look up , down, left and right while viewing they eye through the slit lamp.

56
Q

When assessing the fit of CL when pt looks up there should be slightly ______than when looking in other positions of gaze.

A

more movement

57
Q

Explain the finger push up method when checking CL fit?

A

with pt at slit lamp and CL on eye use finger and their lower eye lid to push CL up. Then let go to see if CL floats back down to rest along the lower lid margin.

58
Q

What is the KCN pt optimal staining Pattern called?

A

Three point touch

59
Q

Explain 3 point touch

A

This means that CL is touching at the apex and the periphery in KCN CL pts.

60
Q

If you get an air bubble centrally when looking at the CL fit this means…

A

CL too steep

61
Q

If you get an uneven distribution of fluorescein across K of CL this means…

A

CL too flat

62
Q

When CL touches periphery of K this means…

A

CL fits just right

63
Q

CL; If the fluorescein staining pattern shows that he lens is too steep or tight we need a ___BC

A

flatter

64
Q

If CL is too flat or loose then we need a ___BC

A

steeper

65
Q

If the CL doesn’t move well the CL can become ___

A

distressed

66
Q

If you have excessive movement of the CL the pt will be _____

A

uncomfortable and have lens awareness

67
Q

What are the signs of CL being too steep?

A

Centers well but fits tight, doesn’t move well, VA can fluctuate with blink, comfort at first but then becomes uncomfortable.

68
Q

What is he solution to CL that is too steep/tight

A

Flatter BC

69
Q

What are signs of CL too flat/loose?

A

Doesn’t center well, moves excessively, VA fluctuates with blink, Uncomforatble

70
Q

What is the solution to CL being too flat/loose?

A

Steeper BC

71
Q

When counseling pt about CL care let them know that it is not a ___device but a____device

A

cosmetic
medical

72
Q

What should you instruct CL pts about when talking about CL care?

A

Goal: Keep lenses, clean, hydrated, and free from microbes as possible

73
Q

Pt can get ___form using tap water to place CL in their eye.

A

Acanthomeiba

74
Q

Pt should not insert CL with anything except…

A

Sterile contact lens solution

75
Q

What are the factors to consider with CL

A

convenience, comfort, anti-microbial efficiency

76
Q

What must we do before we can disinfect our CL?

A

Clean them

77
Q

Why is it important to clean CL before we disinfect them?

A

Tor remove deposits (cellular, lipid, protein, makeup)

78
Q

What is the the first and most important step in disinfecting CL?

A

Cleaning it with digital rubbing

79
Q

How do you perform digital rubbing?

A

Place lens in palm of hand, place a few drops of cleaning solution on lens, rub with finger from other hand,

80
Q

What is the purpose digital rubbing important when cleaning CL?

A

to decrease microbial load before disinfection(important step)

81
Q

What does MPS(multi purpose solution) lens care systems do?

A

Cleans, disinfects, stores

82
Q

What are the advantages of MPS?

A

convenient, easy to use, readily available

83
Q

What are things we need to consider with MPS?

A

Alleriges, lens solution incompatibility

84
Q

How does hydrogen peroxide lens care systems work differently from MPS(red top)?

A

It requires a special type of CL case that has a platinum coated disc in it, you must neutralized the hydrogen peroxide before you insert it into the eye(is PF after neutralized)

85
Q

What are the advantages of hydrogen peroxide lens care system?

A

Preservative free (after neutralization), easy to use, excellent cleaner and disinfectant, better comfort and VA

86
Q

What are things to consider with Hydrogen peroxide lens care system?

A

never rinse lens with hydrogen peroxide then insert (must neutralize first), Never put hydrogen peroxide in they eye, never put in regular case (can’t neutralize), Be sure neutralization is done before inserting lens

87
Q

Why should a pt not sleep in CL

A

It substantially increases the risk of infection

88
Q

What are some common pathogens associated with CL wear?

A

Pseudomonas aeruginosa and acanthomoeba

89
Q

what is CL overwear syndrome called

A

Corneal hypoxia

90
Q

When K is starved of oxygen it causes…

A

corneal neovascularization

91
Q

___is a bacterial infection in corneal ulcers caused by CL use

A

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

92
Q

____microorganism foundin soil and water caused K infections, and is associated with salt tablets and tap water and improperly sterilized distilled water in homemade CL solutions.

A

Acanthoamoeba

93
Q

What are some conditions that increase the risk of infection with CL wear?

A

-Reduced oxygen transmission with CL wear
-Atmospheric pollution during day
-Closed lids further decreases oxygen transmission
-Lack of eye movement
-Lack of lid movement

94
Q

What are the possible causes of central K edema in a CL wearer and how to fix it?

A

Insufficient O2:
Blend junctions of CL curve better, flatten peripheral curve, reduce diameter, reduce diameter of OZ, fenestrating lens.

95
Q

Cause and cure of K abrasion with CL use..

A

Insufficient oxygen:
Increase CL diameter, OZ, reduce edge thickness, steepen OZ or peripheral curve, increase BC.

96
Q

Cause and cure with CL pt:
3 & 9 o’clock staining.

A

Dryness: (inadequate blink/use smaller, thinner CL, tears, blinking exercises.
Improper removal: reinstruct pt

97
Q

Cause and cure CL pt:
Zig zag/irregular staining

A

FB under lens: remove CL and FB

98
Q

Cause and cure CL pt:
Arc staining

A

Poor insertion techniques: reinstruct
Sharp juncture lines between central posterior curve and intermediate or peripheral curve: better blended lenses.

99
Q

Cause and cure CL pt:
Bubbles

A

CL too steep: flatter lens

100
Q

Cause and cure CL pt:
Flare/streaming lights at night

A

Optical sone too small: larger CL or optical zone (OZ)

101
Q

Cause and cure for CL pt:
Blurring if VA in daylight

A

Lens rides too high:
High minus
Small lens/tight lids

102
Q

Cause and cure CL pt:
Gravitating too low after blinking

A

Too heavy/high plus or too thin at edge: redesign lens

103
Q

Cause and cure CL:
Lens displaces nasally or temporally

A

Abnormally centered K: larger CL or OZ

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