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(Wafa Majed Al-Otaibi, MSc (KSA) PhD (USA

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor, Optometry Department

كلية العلوم الطبية التطبيقية
مبنى 11 ٫الدور الثالث ٫مكتب رقم 241
course

Contact Lenses 1

Credit  Hours Course Title Level Course #
T P L
3 2 1 Contact Lenses 1 6 Opto 354
Description
In this first of a three course series, the history of contact lens development is discussed leading to current lens materials, soft lens design and manufacturing techniques. Parameters such as DK, DK/L, wetting angle, water content, thickness, edge, diameter, monocurve versus multicurve design and sagittal depth will be discussed. Fitting considerations of soft lenses for optimal physiological function; lag, sag, movement on blink; evaluation of VA, OR, OK, slit-lamp examination and vertex calculations. Criteria for patient selection and training as well as discussion of contact lens care systems 
Textbook
1- Clinical Contact Lens Practice , Edward S . Bennett , 2005. 
2- Clinical Procedures in Optometry , J.Boyed Eskridge , 1991 .
Pre-Requisite
Opto 251

 

 

 

Schedule  of  Opto. 354
2nd  Semester 2008
 

No. of Lectures Topics No. of Weeks
1st. lecture Ocular Measurements  1st. week
2nd. lecture Tear Test( Shermer Test ) 2nd. week
3rd. lecture Tear test ( TBUT ) 3rd. week
4th. lecture Lens Prameter (power+Diameter) 4th. week
5th. lecture Radiuscope ( Part 1) 5th.week
6th lecture Radiuscope ( Part 2) 6th week
7th lecture Mid Term Exam  7th week
8th lecture Cleaning Solutions 8th week
9th lecture Contact Lens Fitting (part1) 9th week
10th lecture Contact Lens Fitting (part2) 10th week
11th lecture Contact Lens Evaluation 11th week
12th lecture Contact Lens Correction 12th week
13th lecture How to Select Patient  13th week
14th lecture After Care    14th week
15th lecture Final Practical Exam 15th week

 

Related Links :

www.Acuvue.com
www.obrigcontactlenses.com

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