unit 5

Question 1

Patient factors to consider for prosthetic lenses?

Answer 1

-Vision
-Light sensitivity

Question 2

Lens factor to consider for prostheitc lenses

Answer 2

-Dk
-Visibile iris diamter (important to make sure we are matching pxs cornea)
-Rxs available (almost infinite ; very wide ranges)
-Pupil design ; open, occluded, pinhole

Question 3

Cost of prosthetic lenses

Answer 3

Very expensive b/c they are custom made

Question 4

Contact lens fit and vision for prosthetic lenses

Answer 4

Do not want it to slip and want it to be centered

Question 5

Modality of theatrical lenses

Answer 5

Typically a year as long as youre caring for it properly and storing it properly

Question 6

Warnings for pxs with theatrical lenses

Answer 6

-Driving
(at night your pupil tends to dilate more which means your peripheral vision will decrease with these lenses because the CL size of the pupil will not chnge)
-wearing at night
-wearing to work
-risks associated with lenses

Question 7

Fitting of theatrical lenses

Answer 7

-soft contact lens fitting evaluation
-visual acuity
-may want to check peripheral visino