by Optometric Insights | Oct 6, 2018 | Clinical Insights, Contact Lens Spectrum, Contact Lens Today
I was discussing soft keratoconus lenses with my contact lens fellow and student intern this past week prior to us fitting a patient into a design. Doing so brought us to the discussion of what makes these lenses so unique and complex. Although these are soft lenses,...
by Optometric Insights | Oct 6, 2018 | Clinical Insights, Contact Lens Spectrum, Contact Lens Today
A patient I had this week was a 49 year-old mid-hyperopic presbyope. He is a real estate agent but throughout the exam, he revealed to me his love of scuba diving. Being from Seattle, I quickly learned that he is doing well in his industry, as one does not scuba dive...
by Optometric Insights | Oct 6, 2018 | Clinical Insights, Contact Lens Spectrum, Contact Lens Today
As we look at the last 11 months and what our practices have been through, an important thing to review is, are my patients wearing the lens I think they are? I propose three tips for you…. READ...
by Optometric Insights | Oct 6, 2018 | Clinical Insights, Contact Lens Spectrum, Contact Lens Today
YOU: Do you sleep in your lenses? PATIENT: No. YOU: Ok, good. But let me ask, how many times a week do you sleep in your contact lenses? PATIENT: Well, sometimes I fall asleep in them and forget to take them out. YOU: How often is that? PATIENT: About two nights a...
by Optometric Insights | Oct 6, 2018 | Clinical Insights, Contact Lens Spectrum, Contact Lens Today
Nadine is a 38 year old patient. She comes into her exam and reports that her contact lenses are doing fine. Upon further questioning, she reports that her contact lens comfort is 8/10 at the beginning of the day and drops to 5/10 at the end of the day. When asked why...
by Optometric Insights | Oct 6, 2018 | Clinical Insights, Contact Lens Spectrum, Contact Lens Today
Scleral lenses continue to appear in the contact lens literature. They have become a valuable tool in helping to restore visual functionality in patients who have irregular corneas. Others are even introducing them as a viable option for patients who have high levels...
