Lecture 8 the CLEAR report

Question 1

What is the CLEAR report?

Answer 1

A consensus report which delivers evidence-based practice on all aspects of prescribing and fitting contact lenses

Question 2

When was the CLEAR report published?

Answer 2

April 2021

Question 3

What was the aim of the CLEAR report?

Answer 3

Attempts to set and define standards to which eye care professionals should work to and it highlights the future areas of research.

Question 4

What terminology changes were introduced?

Answer 4

Bowmans membrane to be called anterior limiting lamina

Descemets membrane to be called posterior limiting lamina

RGP to be called Rigid corneal lenses

Extended or continuous wear to be called planned or sporadic overnight wear

Medical contact lenses to define any lens worn for treating and underlying disease or complicated refractive status

Question 5

What is not proven about CL fitting from the CLEAR report?

Answer 5

pupil size affects the performance of multifocals

VPA is relevant to CL fitting