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CooperVision MyDay toric Contact Lenses - Background, Design & Development, Material Chemistry

Available from: 12/12/2018

Where to publish: www.mivision.com.au and mieducation.com

Provider: Mivision

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

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the prevalence of, and contact lens prescribing trends for, astigmatism. (Tanner)
  • Understand the principles influencing the design of soft toric contact lenses in general. (Tanner)
  • Understand the inherent compromises in earlier forms of silicone hydrogel contact lens materials. (Diamanti)
  • Understand Smart Silicone chemistry - the material used for MyDay toric. (Diamanti)
  • Show an understanding of some of the design features of the MyDay toric which govern its rotational stability. (Diamanti)

Max points awarded: 2.00

Session Information

Name
CooperVision MyDay toric Contact Lenses - Background, Design & Development, Material Chemistry
Activity Type
Independent Learning with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
Yes
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.00

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
CooperVision MyDay toric Contact Lenses - Background, Design & Development, Material ChemistryIndependent Learning with AssessmentNoYes2.00

Acknowledgement of Country

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