Astigmatism and Contact Lenses
Tracking # 20-1131696
$25.00
What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the types of astigmatism a patient might have
- Detect if a spherical or a toric contact lens would be required
- Compare the types of corrections available to the eye care stabilization techniques
- Determine which type of lens will work best for the patient
- Assess which design features to incorporate
- Define the verification procedures to analyze finished lenses
Course overview
For a variety of reasons explored in this course, many patients gain advantages when their astigmatism is correctable through the use of eyeglasses, contact lenses, or surgery. The types of astigmatism a patient might have, and the types of corrections are covered in this course to expand the knowledge of the contact lens dispenser. Multiple subjects are covered in the course, including lens needs assessment, design features, and other topics related to toric lenses. The course concludes with benefits, complications, and fitting considerations for the astigmatic patient.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Opticianry
Optician
Disclosure statements
Debra Bennett has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. The content and format of this course is presented without commercial bias and does not claim superiority of any commercial product or service.
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