Lecture 1 - Theory and Practice Flashcards by laura Capelle

what index of refraction does the keratometer use when making measurements?

1.3375 (not 1.376 to account for the small contribution from posterior cornea and corneal thickness)

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what portion of the cornea does the keratometer measure?

the central 3-4mm (assumes axes are separated by 90 degrees)

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what can you use if the dioptric measurment ralls outside of the keratometer range?

+1.25 or -1.00 sphere lens = extends range to 36-52D to 31-60D

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what do you multiply the results by if you use a +1.25D lens? what about for a -1.00D lens?

\+1.25 = 1.166
-1.00 = 0.8576

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how do you calculate diopters from mm (radius)?

surface power equation (337.5/r mm)

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how do you record the keratometry results?

flat radius (weak power) and meridian comes first and then the steeper power and meridian

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what shape is the cornea? what are the HVID and VVID averages?

elliptical
HVID = 11.7mm
VVID = 10.6mm
(both are 0.1mm less in females)

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what is the average corneal thickness? central radius? sagittal depth?

thickness = 0.52mm (center) and 0.67mm (limbus)
radius = 7.80mm
sagittal depth = 2.6mm

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what happens to the corneal curvature in the periphery?

the curvature flattens towards the periphery

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what is the corneal front apical radius? back apical radius?

front = 7.8mm (43.27D)
back = 6.5mm (-6.15D)

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what is the average corneal refractive index?

1.376 (not optically homogenous)

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what is the cornea made of?

78% water
15% collagen
5% other parts
1% GAGs

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how much of the corneal thickness are the corneal epithelium and stroma?

epithelium = 50 microns (10% of cornea's wet weight)
stroma = 90%

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what nerves are present in the cornea?

(about 30 nerves)
ophthalmic division of CN5
appear as axon bundles near limbus and lose myelin sheath before 1st division

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what will a keratometry over a soft CL show?

the front surface’s eye radius (not the front surface manufactured radius)

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what does it mean if the mires appear irregular over a soft CL?

the front surface is irregular - keratoconus or the CL is inside out

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what will the keratometer show over a GP lens?

gives the manufactured radius and will reveal unwanted lens flexure (induced astigmatism)

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what is Dk?

oxygen permeability - one of most important properties of a CL material (inherent material property)

what is Dk/t?

oxygen transmissibility - Dk of the material divided by the lens thickness (10^-9)

what is the unit for Dk?

Barrer (10^-11 and CT is in cm)

what is an acceptable minimum Dk/t value for avoidance of corneal edema?

daily wear = 24

extended wear = 87

what is an acceptable minimum Dk/t value for avoidance of anoxia for open and closed conditions?

daily wear = 35

extended wear = 125

what 3 things occur with lack of oxygen to the cornea?

edema, swelling and change in K readings

what is wettability?

crucial for comfort and vision - can be detected in vitro and in vivo (determine wetting angle)

is a large angle good for wettability?

no - the lesser the angle = better wettability

what are the in vivo methods for determining wettability (visual analysis)?

tear coverage (look for dry spots), break-up time and drying time

what are plasma treatments, what does it do to wettability?

improves - uses a good cleaning of the lens (UV energy breaks organic bonds - lasts a few days to months)

what are some natural wetting agents in the human tearfilm?

mucin, lipids, lactoferrin and lysozyme

what is the stem filcon for?

hydrogel lenses

which groups in the filcon lenses are ionic and have high water content?

``` 1 = low content, non-ionic 2 = high content, non-ionic 3 = low content, ionic 4 = high content, ionic ```

what is group 5 filcon?

silicone hydrogel lenses

what is the stem focon?

non-hydrogel lenses

what is group 1 focon description and material?

no silicone or fluroine | material = cellulose acetate butyrate

what is group 2 focon description and material?

silicone and no fluorine | material = silicone acrylate

what is group 3 focon description and material?

silicone and flurorine | material = flurosilicone acrylate

what is group 4 focon description and material?

fluorine and no silicone | material = fluorocarbon

what are class 1 FDA devices?

low to moderate risk | Ex: dental floss

what are class 2 FDA devices?

moderate to high risk | contact lenses worn during daytime (soft, GP, and care products)

what are class 3 FDA devices?

high risk | extended wear CL (overnight) and orthokeratology lenses

what is the national requirement for prescriptions? Eyeglass rule?

all Rx for corrective lenses must be released to the patient (requested or not) immediately following exam

what is the contact lens rule (FCLCA)?

Rx must be given to patient upon completion of exam or the CL fitting

what things does a valid CL Rx need?

power, material, base curve, diameter, expiration date (patient name, optometrist name license number, signature)

can you ask the patient for money, additional fees or to sign a wavier if they want a copy of the Rx?

what is passive verification of a CL Rx?

an optometrist has 8 business hours to verify an Rx from a third part before it is verified automatically