You are here: Home > Institute of Excellence (CPD) > CPD Events > Myopia Control with Soft Contact Lenses

Myopia Control with Soft Contact Lenses

Available from: 14/12/2018

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

  • Identify the risk factors for visual impairment associated with myopia.
  • Recognise the benefits of contact lens wear in children and teenagers.
  • List the current optical and pharmacology methods available to eye care practitioners for myopia control.
  • Describe the proposed mechanism(s) of action for the myopia control effect of soft contact lenses designed to reduce myopia progression.
  • Summarise the relevant clinical factors which determine the success of fitting soft contact lenses for myopia control.
  • Compare the relevant efficacy of different methods of myopia control.

Max points awarded: 2.00

Session Information

Name
Myopia Control with Soft Contact Lenses
Activity Type
Independent Learning with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.00

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
Myopia Control with Soft Contact LensesIndependent Learning with AssessmentNoNo2.00

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.