Knowledge 2 Flashcards
Superficial punctate keratitis(spk)
An isolated pattern may be due to a poor contact lens fit or infection, while a diffuse pattern may indicate solution toxicity or an interaction between certain lens/solution combinations or dry eye syndrome.
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Superior Epithelial arcuate lesion (SEAL)
due to mechanical chaffing by a contact lens on the superior cornea. The patient is usually asymptomatic.
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Inferior arcuate stain
due to dehydrated contact lenses associated with insufficient post-lens tear film. Patients may have complaints of mild discomfort.
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For monthlies, Bi-weekly, and weekly
To clean
To disinfect
To store the lenses
To rinse before inserting in your eye to rub the lenses
Multi-purpose disinfectant solution
MPDS
For heavy depositors or less comfort in monthlies
Do not put directly in eye
Hydrogen peroxide
Used to rid cl of debris, dirt, mucous and contamination
Surfactant cleaners
Use after surfactant cleaner and rinsing with saline or other rinsing solution.
Kills bacteria and other microorganisms
Disinfecting solutions
Only used after cleaning and disinfecting with another care system
Saline solution
During a follow-up exam, a patient wearing soft lenses, reports that their vision is clearer immediately after the blink and then blurs. The most likely cause is:
A steep fitting lens
Also When keratometric mires reflected off a soft contact lens are only clear when the wearer blinks