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WAVE24 On Demand: Losing Patients to Contact Lens Dropout? - Heidi Hunter

Available from: 3/04/2024 (AEDT)

Access Here: https://wave.arinex.one/talks/day-2-7-losing-patients-to-contact-lens-dropout-practical-guide-to-slow-the-tide-mcqs

Provider: Optometry WA

Contact: OWA Office, [E] admin@optometrywa.org.au, [P] (08) 9321 2300

Activity Outline

Heidi Hunter presents on Losing Patients to Contact Lens Dropout? Practical Guide to Slow the Tide

Duration: 60 minutes

Synopsis: The talk will discuss the common causes of contact lens dropout and consequences on our practices. We will cover the difference between various soft contact lens materials and lens characteristics, and explore why one lens doesn't work for all patients.

Learning Objectives

  • Gain an understanding on the current commercially available contact lens options and what makes them all different
  • Explore some clinical and practical strategies to curb contact lens dropouts and keep our patients happy

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.25

Session Information

Name
Losing Patients to Contact Lens Dropout? Practical Guide to Slow the Tide
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.25

Acknowledgement of Country

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