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Evidence-Based Contact Lens Practice: Part One A Review from BCLA CLEAR

Provider: Mivision

Contact: Nikki Byrne, [E] nikki@mivision.com.au, [P] 02 8336 8616

Activity Outline

In the tenth of a series of articles summarising the key findings of the BCLA CLEAR publication, a major review of the published evidence relating to all aspects of contact lens practice, Dr Manbir Nagra and Neil Retallic offer an overview of the section on evidence-based contact lens fitting. This article comprises two parts, with part two to follow in a later issue of mivision.

Learning Objectives

  • Realise the need to integrate best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values,
  • Understand how a patient’s history and symptoms contribute to successful contact lens prescribing,
  • Realise the role of lens material, design, and modality in achieving comfort and compliance, and
  • Be aware of the need to continuously review and update contact lens practices.

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.25

Session Information

Name
Evidence-Based Contact Lens Practice: Part One A Review from BCLA CLEAR
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.25

Acknowledgement of Country

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