RGP I&R + Recording Flashcards
1
Q
How to prepare px
A
- describe sensation
- manage expectations
- demonstrate practitioner confidence
- px close eyes + look down to adapt
2
Q
How to prepare the lens
A
- inspect
- clean lens, rinse + condition
3
Q
How to insert an RGP
A
- same lid control as SCL
- px look at target
- place onto cornea
- gently release lens
- discomfort comes from top lid interaction with lens edge - so get px to look down
4
Q
How to remove an RGP
A
- px looks straight ahead
- lift top + bottom lid to the top and bottom of lens
- apply pressure to edge of lens + will fall out
- if not centres = lens will just slide
- lid margins need to be against ocular surface
5
Q
RGP white light assessment
A
- centration
- coverage
- movement on blink
6
Q
RGP NaFl assessment
A
- central
- mid peripheral
- peripheral
7
Q
NaFl pattern analysis - sphere
A
- pooling means = tear lens is think
- look at 3 areas = centre/midperiph/periph
8
Q
NaFl pattern analysis - topic
A
- brighter glow = thicker lens
- dumbbell pattern when spherical lens is tilter on a significantly topic cornea
