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Advanced contact lenses

Key information


Duration: Duration times vary. Use the contact details below to enquire about this.

Location: This is a distance learning course, delivered by e-learning. Access to course materials will be given by Aston University after the registration procedure has been completed.

Fee: £860 per delegate 

Entry requirements: None

To register: Please complete this registration form

Further information: Tel: 0121 204 3906 or email: optometrycpd@aston.ac.uk

Aims of this module

The module will cover the detection, assessment and management of patients requiring specialist contact lens fitting. The different approaches to management of patients will be examined along with how they might be implemented in practice. The most common conditions requiring advanced contact lens practice will be discussed, including methods that help to differently diagnose common and unusual problems. Advice on avoiding severe complications will be included.  Students will apply these skills to patients in practice. How to retain CL patients and reduce dropout rates with appropriate management

Module content

  • Contact lens complications and their management   
  • Corneal physiology in contact lense wear   
  • Managing dry eye in practice   
  • Biocompatability in contact lense wear   
  • Avoiding contact lense dropouts and building your practice
  • Contact lenses for the presbyopic patient
  • Contact lenses for the astigmatic patient
  • Contact lens use in swimming and sports
  • Orthokeratology   
  • Fitting bespoke contact lenses