Lecture 6 contact lens management plan

Question 1

What should you consider when recommending CL’s?

Answer 1

*Try to avoid assumptions- do you have a particular budget in mind?
*Frequency of wear
*Duration of wear
*Features of lenses like UV block and wettability
*Convenience vs hassle
*Health implications
*Eco minded patients-recycling?

Question 2

What should the features of a management plan be?

Answer 2

*Accurate and not conflicting
*Conveyed in patient friendly language without losing accuracy
*Be detailed in terms of next steps e.g., use of drops: how many days?, times a week?
*Reassuring and proportionate
*Have an opportunity for the patient to ask questions
*Understanding and agreement by the patient is needed

Question 3

What is the template for a short term management plan?

Answer 3

-address the immediate issues
-detailed to resolve current problem
-short review period
-advice

e.g., staining
-remove lenses for 2 days
-use lubricating drops 3x a day
-review in 2 days to resume lens wear

Question 4

What is the template for a long term management plan?

Answer 4

-what has to occur in the longer term for continued future CL wear
-may include change of lens type
-may include a change of wear time
-advice