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Contact Lens Technologies of the Future: A Review from BCLA CLEAR

Provider: Mivision

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

Activity Outline

In the ninth in 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, Adjunct Associate Professor Alex Hui offers an overview of the section relating to contact lens technologies of the future.

Learning Objectives

  • Be aware of the potential for contact lenses to diagnose and screen for systemic and ocular diseases
  • Realise the potential for contact lenses to deliver drugs to the ocular surface
  • Understand the potential of contact lenses to enhance vision for sport, low vision, etc
  • Be aware of research being undertaken to enhance contact lens safety

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.25

Session Information

Name
Contact Lens Technologies of the Future: 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

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