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Contact Lenses 3 |
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Opto 456 |
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Description |
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The last of a three course series in contact lenses reviews contact lens theory, corneal anatomy and physiology with emphasis on clinical application. Lecture topics are: Astigmatism and contact lenses, Introduction to special lens designs (scleral, toric, therapeutic, multifocal), Gas permeable lenses, Lenses for extended wear, Front toric lens fitting, Back toric lens fitting, Bitoric lens deign, Bifocal and multifocal lenses-segmented and annular designs- Lenses for aphakia, Fitting Keratoconus, Therapeutic lenses, Contact lens complications |
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Textbook |
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1- Clinical Contact Lens Practice , Edward S . Bennett , 2005.
2- Clinical Procedures in Optometry , J.Boyed Eskridge , 1991 . |
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Pre-Requisite |
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Opto 355 |
Schedule of Opto. 456
2nd Semester 2008
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No. of Lectures |
Topics |
No. of Weeks |
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1st. lecture |
Ocular Measurements |
1st. week |
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2nd. lecture |
Tear Test( Shermer Test ) |
2nd. week |
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3rd. lecture |
Tear test ( TBUT ) |
3rd. week |
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4th. lecture |
Toric contact Lens Prameter (power+Diameter) |
4th. week |
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5th. lecture |
Mid Term Exam |
5th.week |
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6th lecture |
Toric Contact Lens Fitting (part1) |
6th week |
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7th lecture |
Toric Contact Lens Fitting (part2) |
7th week |
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8th lecture |
Toric Contact Lens Evaluation (part1) |
8th week |
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9th lecture |
Toric Contact Lens Evaluation (part2) |
9th week |
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10th lecture |
Toric Contact Lens Correction |
10th week |
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11th lecture |
Contact lens Indication & Contraindication |
11th week |
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12th lecture |
How to Select Patient |
12th week |
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13th lecture |
After Care |
13th week |
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14th lecture |
Fitting Practical |
14th week |
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15th lecture |
Final Practical Exam |
15th week |
Related Links :
www.obrigcontactlenses.com
www.PubMed.com
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