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Breaking the stigma: Prescribing soft contact lenses for Astigmatism

Date: 21/11/2022 (AEDT)

Venue: Virtual webinar - 9pm AEST, NSW, 2000

Provider: Alcon Vision Care

Contact: Nadia Michaels , [E] nadia.michaels@alcon.com, [P] 0437 889 332

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the toric contact lens opportunity as a potential solution to address astigmatic patient’s needs
  • Learn common incorrect assumptions about prescribing soft lenses for astigmats
  • Understand the PRECISION BALANCE 8|4® stabilisation design and how this benefits astigmatic patient outcomes
  • Understand the differences between Alcon’s water surface technologies to help decide which lens may be best suited to which patient

Max CPD hours awarded: 1

Session Information

Name
Breaking the stigma: Prescribing for Astigmatism
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Optometry Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.