ODS-8531 Contact Lens 2 with Laboratory
This course, which is the second part of a three-term sequence, completes the study of soft contact lenses by beginning with a discussion of extended wear and soft contact lens complications. We then explore the fundamentals of gas-permeable (GP) contact lenses where students will learn how to handle, care for, design, fit, and manage standard gas-permeable rigid contact lenses. We will also discuss the nuances of aspheric, lenticular, bitoric, and ultrathin lens modifications to fit a larger segment of the GP lens wearing population. This also includes learning about presbyopic fitting for both rigid and soft lenses. Students will have the opportunity to work through calculations and fitting procedures during weekly laboratory sessions. During these labs, students will work with a variety of different lens types and materials in order to gain confidence with fitting principles and problem solving for their patient care