This document discusses the different parts and types of eyeglass frames. It defines the frame as the portion that holds the lenses in front of the eyes. The key parts are identified as the bridge, eyewire, endpieces, hinges, temples, and nose pads. Different frame materials like plastic, metal, and nylon are described. Various bridge, endpiece, and temple designs are outlined, including saddle, modified saddle, keyhole, and turn back styles. Frame types such as half-eyes, rimless, and combination frames are also summarized.
This document discusses several key considerations for providing eye care to elderly patients. It notes that the elderly population is one of the fastest growing internet users and will require more frequent eye exams. It highlights that aging brings natural changes to vision that should be addressed sensitively. Examinations and dispensing processes should be thorough and explain recommendations in detail while showing personal attention. Multiple pairs of eyewear are often needed to meet the varied visual needs of elderly patients for tasks like reading, computers, and driving. Lens material, coatings, and frame fit considerations are especially important for comfort.
This document discusses several common complications that can arise from contact lens wear, including dry eye, papillary conjunctivitis, corneal abrasion, corneal hypoxia/edema, neovascularization, keratitis, and corneal ulcer. Dry eye is the most common problem and results from a lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture on the eye surface. Papillary conjunctivitis appears as localized swelling or papillae on the tarsal conjunctiva. Corneal abrasion is a scratch or staining on the cornea surface caused by a poorly fitted lens or lens deposits. Prolonged lens wear can lead to corneal hypoxia/edema from oxygen deprivation. Neovascularization is the growth of new blood
- Toric soft contact lenses are used to correct astigmatism by containing a cylindrical component that standard soft lenses do not have. They maintain the correct orientation in the eye to provide clear vision.
- Toric lenses are fitted using a trial lens method where the patient wears diagnostic lenses to determine the proper prescription accounting for any rotation. The final prescription is adjusted based on the measured rotation of the trial lens.
- A proper fitting toric lens will have full corneal coverage, good centration, stable orientation, and comfortable vision. Care involves using multipurpose solutions and proper insertion/removal to avoid damage.
This document summarizes the manufacturing process for rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses and soft contact lenses. For RGP lenses, care must be taken during blocking, cutting, polishing, and solvent cleaning. Lathing and molding are two common manufacturing methods, with lathing being older but able to produce a wider range of designs, while molding allows for higher volume production and more complex designs. For soft lenses, common manufacturing methods include cast molding, lathing, spin casting, and combinations of these methods. Stabilized soft molding has advantages for high volume production.
1. Binocular balancing ensures equal accommodation relaxation in both eyes during subjective refraction. It does not aim to equalize visual acuity between eyes.
2. There are several techniques for binocular balancing, including successive alternate occlusion, vertical prism dissociation, fogging/Humphiss test, polarized filters, and the septum technique. These techniques add plus lenses until the patient reports equal blurriness between eyes.
3. The vertical prism dissociation technique uses prisms to displace one eye's image vertically while fogging is used, and plus lenses are added until equal blur is reported. The polarized technique uses polarizing filters to partially separate the images while the sept
Soft Contact Lenses: Material, Fitting, and EvaluationZahra Heidari
Soft contact lenses are made from various materials like silicone and hydrogels, with advantages like comfort and easier fitting but disadvantages like potential for complications. The document discusses the history and evolution of contact lens materials, characteristics of different lens types, factors to consider for patient fitting like base curve and power selection, and how to evaluate fit and make modifications if needed. Proper patient selection and evaluation is important for successful fitting of soft contact lenses.
This document discusses the verification process for contact lenses. It has two main stages - laboratory and clinical. In the laboratory, lenses are checked to ensure their parameters match what was ordered. Clinically, lenses should be verified upon receipt to ensure the correct lens was dispensed. Parameters like radius of curvature, diameters, thickness and power must be measured for both rigid and soft contact lenses using various techniques and instruments. On-eye verification is also important to assess fit and comfort. The goal of verification is to ensure patients receive high quality lenses that meet specifications and provide good vision.
This document discusses the different parts and types of eyeglass frames. It defines the frame as the portion that holds the lenses in front of the eyes. The key parts are identified as the bridge, eyewire, endpieces, hinges, temples, and nose pads. Different frame materials like plastic, metal, and nylon are described. Various bridge, endpiece, and temple designs are outlined, including saddle, modified saddle, keyhole, and turn back styles. Frame types such as half-eyes, rimless, and combination frames are also summarized.
This document discusses several key considerations for providing eye care to elderly patients. It notes that the elderly population is one of the fastest growing internet users and will require more frequent eye exams. It highlights that aging brings natural changes to vision that should be addressed sensitively. Examinations and dispensing processes should be thorough and explain recommendations in detail while showing personal attention. Multiple pairs of eyewear are often needed to meet the varied visual needs of elderly patients for tasks like reading, computers, and driving. Lens material, coatings, and frame fit considerations are especially important for comfort.
This document discusses several common complications that can arise from contact lens wear, including dry eye, papillary conjunctivitis, corneal abrasion, corneal hypoxia/edema, neovascularization, keratitis, and corneal ulcer. Dry eye is the most common problem and results from a lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture on the eye surface. Papillary conjunctivitis appears as localized swelling or papillae on the tarsal conjunctiva. Corneal abrasion is a scratch or staining on the cornea surface caused by a poorly fitted lens or lens deposits. Prolonged lens wear can lead to corneal hypoxia/edema from oxygen deprivation. Neovascularization is the growth of new blood
- Toric soft contact lenses are used to correct astigmatism by containing a cylindrical component that standard soft lenses do not have. They maintain the correct orientation in the eye to provide clear vision.
- Toric lenses are fitted using a trial lens method where the patient wears diagnostic lenses to determine the proper prescription accounting for any rotation. The final prescription is adjusted based on the measured rotation of the trial lens.
- A proper fitting toric lens will have full corneal coverage, good centration, stable orientation, and comfortable vision. Care involves using multipurpose solutions and proper insertion/removal to avoid damage.
This document summarizes the manufacturing process for rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses and soft contact lenses. For RGP lenses, care must be taken during blocking, cutting, polishing, and solvent cleaning. Lathing and molding are two common manufacturing methods, with lathing being older but able to produce a wider range of designs, while molding allows for higher volume production and more complex designs. For soft lenses, common manufacturing methods include cast molding, lathing, spin casting, and combinations of these methods. Stabilized soft molding has advantages for high volume production.
1. Binocular balancing ensures equal accommodation relaxation in both eyes during subjective refraction. It does not aim to equalize visual acuity between eyes.
2. There are several techniques for binocular balancing, including successive alternate occlusion, vertical prism dissociation, fogging/Humphiss test, polarized filters, and the septum technique. These techniques add plus lenses until the patient reports equal blurriness between eyes.
3. The vertical prism dissociation technique uses prisms to displace one eye's image vertically while fogging is used, and plus lenses are added until equal blur is reported. The polarized technique uses polarizing filters to partially separate the images while the sept
Soft Contact Lenses: Material, Fitting, and EvaluationZahra Heidari
Soft contact lenses are made from various materials like silicone and hydrogels, with advantages like comfort and easier fitting but disadvantages like potential for complications. The document discusses the history and evolution of contact lens materials, characteristics of different lens types, factors to consider for patient fitting like base curve and power selection, and how to evaluate fit and make modifications if needed. Proper patient selection and evaluation is important for successful fitting of soft contact lenses.
This document discusses the verification process for contact lenses. It has two main stages - laboratory and clinical. In the laboratory, lenses are checked to ensure their parameters match what was ordered. Clinically, lenses should be verified upon receipt to ensure the correct lens was dispensed. Parameters like radius of curvature, diameters, thickness and power must be measured for both rigid and soft contact lenses using various techniques and instruments. On-eye verification is also important to assess fit and comfort. The goal of verification is to ensure patients receive high quality lenses that meet specifications and provide good vision.
Therapeutic contact lenses are used for therapeutic, diagnostic and cosmetic purposes to treat various ocular surface diseases and conditions. They provide mechanical protection and support to the cornea, maintain corneal epithelial hydration, and can be used to deliver medications to the eye. The type of therapeutic contact lens chosen depends on the specific condition being treated and should aim to maximize oxygen to the cornea unless the eye has no vision. Common complications include ocular redness, minor corneal edema and lens deposits which require regular follow up visits.
This document discusses the fitting of toric contact lenses. It begins with an introduction and discusses preliminary testing, fitting steps, and different toric lens designs. Stabilization techniques for toric lenses like prism ballast, truncation, and reverse prism are explained. The conclusion emphasizes measuring axis mislocation and compensating for lens rotation when determining the final prescription.
This document discusses different types of special purpose frames. It describes frames that hold supplementary lenses outside the main frame, frames that contain cells to hold additional lenses behind the prescription, and folding frames with hinges at the bridge and temples to reduce the frame size. It also covers frames with extensions to support the lower eyelid, trial frames without temples, monocular frames that allow viewing through one lens at a time, and frames with flip-down lenses for reading or sunglasses.
This document provides a historical overview of the development of contact lenses from the early conceptualizations in the 17th century to modern advances. It describes key individuals who contributed theories and early prototypes of contact lenses made from materials like glass and plastics. Major milestones discussed include the first corneal contact lens made of PMMA, the invention of soft hydrogel lenses, silicone hydrogel lenses, disposable lenses, and orthokeratology lenses.
This document discusses several key aspects of binocular vision and space perception. It begins by explaining how the anatomical structures in the retina give rise to visual perception. It then discusses how binocular fusion allows for single vision through corresponding retinal elements. Physiologic diplopia and the horopter curve are introduced to explain how and where double vision can occur. Panum's area of single binocular vision and stereopsis are defined as well. The document concludes by covering topics like suppression and abnormal retinal correspondence that can develop as adaptations in strabismus or misaligned eyes. A variety of clinical tests for evaluating stereopsis are also listed.
This document discusses suppression, which is one of the three mechanisms of sensory adaptation that occurs in patients with strabismus. Suppression refers to the active inhibition of the image from the deviated eye to avoid diplopia. There are different types of suppression depending on factors such as etiology, retinal area involved, constancy, and the eye affected. Several tests are used to diagnose suppression including the Worth four dot test, Bagolini striated glass test, and visual acuity testing. Treatment involves refractive correction, occlusion therapy, eye alignment procedures, and anti-suppression exercises.
This document discusses rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses. It notes that RGP lenses are made of oxygen permeable materials and are better than soft lenses for vision, durability, correcting astigmatism, eye health, and ease of care. RGP lenses are recommended for conditions like keratoconus or high refractive errors. The fitting process involves screening patients, measuring the eye, trial fittings, and dynamic and static assessments. Proper care and maintenance of RGP lenses is also discussed.
This document outlines the process for contact lens fitting, which includes patient screening, preliminary examinations and measurements, trial lens fitting, lens dispensing, and aftercare. The preliminary examinations involve assessing the anterior segment, measuring keratometry, corneal and pupil size, lid characteristics, and tear production. Trial lens fitting involves selecting lenses of varying parameters until an optimal fit is achieved based on criteria like centration and movement. After fitting is complete, patients are instructed on lens care and insertion/removal and scheduled for follow-up visits to monitor fit and address any issues.
This document discusses pupil distance (PD), which is the distance between the centers of the pupils. It provides information on measuring binocular PD, monocular PD, and near PD. Binocular PD is measured from one pupil to the other using a ruler. Monocular PD measures each eye individually. Near PD is needed for reading glasses and is measured at a closer distance. Accurate PD measurement is important for properly positioning lenses in prescription glasses.
Common complications from rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lens wear include inflammation and staining, oedema and hypoxia, and mechanical and pressure issues. Inflammation and staining complications include papillary conjunctivitis, 3 and 9 o'clock staining, corneal dellen, and vascularized limbal keratitis. Oedema and hypoxia complications include corneal oedema. Mechanical and pressure complications involve lens adherence, corneal warpage, and incomplete blinking leading to peripheral corneal desiccation and staining. Managing complications requires determining the underlying cause, such as lens design or fitting issues, and taking steps to improve lens physiology and ocular health.
This ppt is based in the topic of contact lens fitting of the RGP type contact lens. this is one of my university assignment. i am currently the student of centurion university of technology and management located in odisha.
Rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses are rigid plastic lenses that transmit oxygen. They have inherent rigidity like PMMA but are semi-soft due to oxygen permeability. RGP lenses provide clearer vision than soft lenses, are more durable, and less expensive. However, they require an adaptation period and have a higher risk of dislodging than soft lenses. Key design features of RGP lenses include the back surface design, thickness, edge configuration, and diameter, which affect lens fit, movement, comfort, and vision. RGP lenses are used to correct astigmatism and presbyopia and for conditions like keratoconus.
The document discusses two methods for measuring lens power: trial lens hand neutralization which uses linear or rotational motion of trial lenses to estimate power, and lensometry which uses a lensometer device to precisely measure power by neutralizing lenses against a standard lens. It provides details on how each method is performed and the components involved in lensometry measurements.
This document describes various methods of illumination used with a slit lamp to examine different parts of the eye. Diffuse illumination allows for a general survey of the eye while optic section, parallelepiped, and retroillumination techniques are used to view specific structures like the cornea, lens, and vitreous in more detail. Different angles of illumination like tangential, conical beam, and oscillatory help observe surface textures, cells in the aqueous humor, and lens opacities. Precise illumination techniques are crucial for comprehensive eye exams.
Eccentric fixation occurs when an amblyopic eye fixes on a point other than the fovea. It is important to diagnose as it impacts visual acuity and treatment. Eccentric fixation can be evaluated using several tests including the corneal light reflex test, ophthalmoscopy, after image transfer, and perimetry. Treatment may involve occlusion of the good eye combined with use of a red filter over the amblyopic eye to encourage central fixation. Careful monitoring of fixation behavior is important for guiding amblyopia treatment.
The ROSE K family of lenses were invented by Paul Rose to closely mimic the cone-like shape of the cornea for keratoconus. The lenses use complex geometry that can be customized for each eye. They provide excellent corneal health and high success rates of over 80%. Design features include aspheric optics, aberration control, and flexible edge lifts. Standard lenses do not ideally fit keratoconus, but ROSE K lenses contour to the cone shape with little tear pooling at the base. Types include ROSE K2 for irregular corneas, post-graft, and nipple cones. Fitting involves selecting the base curve, optimizing the peripheral fit, diameter, location, movement, and
This document discusses measuring and classifying accommodative convergence/accommodation (AC/A) ratios. It defines the AC/A ratio as the change in accommodative convergence per diopter of accommodation. Abnormal AC/A ratios can cause strabismus. There are several methods described for measuring the AC/A ratio clinically, including the heterophoria, gradient, and graphical methods. The document outlines treatments for different AC/A ratio abnormalities like convergence excess, convergence insufficiency, divergence excess, and divergence insufficiency.
This document discusses prism therapy and the use of prisms in ophthalmology. It begins by defining what a prism is and its characteristics. It then discusses the different types of prisms used in ophthalmology, including dispersive, reflecting, and polarizing prisms. The document outlines the clinical uses of prisms, including for optical, diagnostic, and therapeutic purposes. It describes different classifications of clinical prism types and criteria for prescribing prisms.
The refractive index is the ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum to the speed of light in a material. Materials with a higher refractive index bend light more and allow for thinner lenses. High index lenses have a refractive index greater than 1.49 for plastics and 1.523 for glass. They provide benefits like thinner and lighter lenses but also have disadvantages like increased chromatic aberration. Common materials used include lanthanum, titanium, and polyurethane.
The document summarizes a case study of a 20-year-old male patient with left eye vision loss since childhood due to corneal scarring who was fitted for a prosthetic soft contact lens. Details are provided on the patient's history and examination, differential diagnosis, types and fitting criteria of prosthetic contact lenses, fitting of a medium brown type D prosthetic lens, and fitting assessment showing good coverage, centration, and movement. The plan is for the patient to be fitted with a single purecon prosthetic soft contact lens.
This document provides instructions for caring for and maintaining Forge Ortho-K contact lenses. It emphasizes proper hygiene and cleaning to minimize the risk of eye infections. Key points include: only using recommended solutions to clean lenses; inspecting lenses for damage before wearing; inserting and removing lenses using proper technique; and seeking immediate care if abnormal symptoms occur like pain or redness.
1) Proper care and maintenance of RGP contact lenses involves regularly cleaning, rinsing, and disinfecting the lenses to remove deposits, decrease microbes, and increase wettability.
2) The care system typically includes a daily cleaner, rinsing solution, disinfecting solution, weekly protein remover, and rewetting drops if needed. Proper storage in a lens case is also important.
3) Hands must be washed with soap and dried before handling lenses. Lenses should never be rinsed with water and should only be handled using the recommended solutions and techniques.
Therapeutic contact lenses are used for therapeutic, diagnostic and cosmetic purposes to treat various ocular surface diseases and conditions. They provide mechanical protection and support to the cornea, maintain corneal epithelial hydration, and can be used to deliver medications to the eye. The type of therapeutic contact lens chosen depends on the specific condition being treated and should aim to maximize oxygen to the cornea unless the eye has no vision. Common complications include ocular redness, minor corneal edema and lens deposits which require regular follow up visits.
This document discusses the fitting of toric contact lenses. It begins with an introduction and discusses preliminary testing, fitting steps, and different toric lens designs. Stabilization techniques for toric lenses like prism ballast, truncation, and reverse prism are explained. The conclusion emphasizes measuring axis mislocation and compensating for lens rotation when determining the final prescription.
This document discusses different types of special purpose frames. It describes frames that hold supplementary lenses outside the main frame, frames that contain cells to hold additional lenses behind the prescription, and folding frames with hinges at the bridge and temples to reduce the frame size. It also covers frames with extensions to support the lower eyelid, trial frames without temples, monocular frames that allow viewing through one lens at a time, and frames with flip-down lenses for reading or sunglasses.
This document provides a historical overview of the development of contact lenses from the early conceptualizations in the 17th century to modern advances. It describes key individuals who contributed theories and early prototypes of contact lenses made from materials like glass and plastics. Major milestones discussed include the first corneal contact lens made of PMMA, the invention of soft hydrogel lenses, silicone hydrogel lenses, disposable lenses, and orthokeratology lenses.
This document discusses several key aspects of binocular vision and space perception. It begins by explaining how the anatomical structures in the retina give rise to visual perception. It then discusses how binocular fusion allows for single vision through corresponding retinal elements. Physiologic diplopia and the horopter curve are introduced to explain how and where double vision can occur. Panum's area of single binocular vision and stereopsis are defined as well. The document concludes by covering topics like suppression and abnormal retinal correspondence that can develop as adaptations in strabismus or misaligned eyes. A variety of clinical tests for evaluating stereopsis are also listed.
This document discusses suppression, which is one of the three mechanisms of sensory adaptation that occurs in patients with strabismus. Suppression refers to the active inhibition of the image from the deviated eye to avoid diplopia. There are different types of suppression depending on factors such as etiology, retinal area involved, constancy, and the eye affected. Several tests are used to diagnose suppression including the Worth four dot test, Bagolini striated glass test, and visual acuity testing. Treatment involves refractive correction, occlusion therapy, eye alignment procedures, and anti-suppression exercises.
This document discusses rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses. It notes that RGP lenses are made of oxygen permeable materials and are better than soft lenses for vision, durability, correcting astigmatism, eye health, and ease of care. RGP lenses are recommended for conditions like keratoconus or high refractive errors. The fitting process involves screening patients, measuring the eye, trial fittings, and dynamic and static assessments. Proper care and maintenance of RGP lenses is also discussed.
This document outlines the process for contact lens fitting, which includes patient screening, preliminary examinations and measurements, trial lens fitting, lens dispensing, and aftercare. The preliminary examinations involve assessing the anterior segment, measuring keratometry, corneal and pupil size, lid characteristics, and tear production. Trial lens fitting involves selecting lenses of varying parameters until an optimal fit is achieved based on criteria like centration and movement. After fitting is complete, patients are instructed on lens care and insertion/removal and scheduled for follow-up visits to monitor fit and address any issues.
This document discusses pupil distance (PD), which is the distance between the centers of the pupils. It provides information on measuring binocular PD, monocular PD, and near PD. Binocular PD is measured from one pupil to the other using a ruler. Monocular PD measures each eye individually. Near PD is needed for reading glasses and is measured at a closer distance. Accurate PD measurement is important for properly positioning lenses in prescription glasses.
Common complications from rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lens wear include inflammation and staining, oedema and hypoxia, and mechanical and pressure issues. Inflammation and staining complications include papillary conjunctivitis, 3 and 9 o'clock staining, corneal dellen, and vascularized limbal keratitis. Oedema and hypoxia complications include corneal oedema. Mechanical and pressure complications involve lens adherence, corneal warpage, and incomplete blinking leading to peripheral corneal desiccation and staining. Managing complications requires determining the underlying cause, such as lens design or fitting issues, and taking steps to improve lens physiology and ocular health.
This ppt is based in the topic of contact lens fitting of the RGP type contact lens. this is one of my university assignment. i am currently the student of centurion university of technology and management located in odisha.
Rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses are rigid plastic lenses that transmit oxygen. They have inherent rigidity like PMMA but are semi-soft due to oxygen permeability. RGP lenses provide clearer vision than soft lenses, are more durable, and less expensive. However, they require an adaptation period and have a higher risk of dislodging than soft lenses. Key design features of RGP lenses include the back surface design, thickness, edge configuration, and diameter, which affect lens fit, movement, comfort, and vision. RGP lenses are used to correct astigmatism and presbyopia and for conditions like keratoconus.
The document discusses two methods for measuring lens power: trial lens hand neutralization which uses linear or rotational motion of trial lenses to estimate power, and lensometry which uses a lensometer device to precisely measure power by neutralizing lenses against a standard lens. It provides details on how each method is performed and the components involved in lensometry measurements.
This document describes various methods of illumination used with a slit lamp to examine different parts of the eye. Diffuse illumination allows for a general survey of the eye while optic section, parallelepiped, and retroillumination techniques are used to view specific structures like the cornea, lens, and vitreous in more detail. Different angles of illumination like tangential, conical beam, and oscillatory help observe surface textures, cells in the aqueous humor, and lens opacities. Precise illumination techniques are crucial for comprehensive eye exams.
Eccentric fixation occurs when an amblyopic eye fixes on a point other than the fovea. It is important to diagnose as it impacts visual acuity and treatment. Eccentric fixation can be evaluated using several tests including the corneal light reflex test, ophthalmoscopy, after image transfer, and perimetry. Treatment may involve occlusion of the good eye combined with use of a red filter over the amblyopic eye to encourage central fixation. Careful monitoring of fixation behavior is important for guiding amblyopia treatment.
The ROSE K family of lenses were invented by Paul Rose to closely mimic the cone-like shape of the cornea for keratoconus. The lenses use complex geometry that can be customized for each eye. They provide excellent corneal health and high success rates of over 80%. Design features include aspheric optics, aberration control, and flexible edge lifts. Standard lenses do not ideally fit keratoconus, but ROSE K lenses contour to the cone shape with little tear pooling at the base. Types include ROSE K2 for irregular corneas, post-graft, and nipple cones. Fitting involves selecting the base curve, optimizing the peripheral fit, diameter, location, movement, and
This document discusses measuring and classifying accommodative convergence/accommodation (AC/A) ratios. It defines the AC/A ratio as the change in accommodative convergence per diopter of accommodation. Abnormal AC/A ratios can cause strabismus. There are several methods described for measuring the AC/A ratio clinically, including the heterophoria, gradient, and graphical methods. The document outlines treatments for different AC/A ratio abnormalities like convergence excess, convergence insufficiency, divergence excess, and divergence insufficiency.
This document discusses prism therapy and the use of prisms in ophthalmology. It begins by defining what a prism is and its characteristics. It then discusses the different types of prisms used in ophthalmology, including dispersive, reflecting, and polarizing prisms. The document outlines the clinical uses of prisms, including for optical, diagnostic, and therapeutic purposes. It describes different classifications of clinical prism types and criteria for prescribing prisms.
The refractive index is the ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum to the speed of light in a material. Materials with a higher refractive index bend light more and allow for thinner lenses. High index lenses have a refractive index greater than 1.49 for plastics and 1.523 for glass. They provide benefits like thinner and lighter lenses but also have disadvantages like increased chromatic aberration. Common materials used include lanthanum, titanium, and polyurethane.
The document summarizes a case study of a 20-year-old male patient with left eye vision loss since childhood due to corneal scarring who was fitted for a prosthetic soft contact lens. Details are provided on the patient's history and examination, differential diagnosis, types and fitting criteria of prosthetic contact lenses, fitting of a medium brown type D prosthetic lens, and fitting assessment showing good coverage, centration, and movement. The plan is for the patient to be fitted with a single purecon prosthetic soft contact lens.
This document provides instructions for caring for and maintaining Forge Ortho-K contact lenses. It emphasizes proper hygiene and cleaning to minimize the risk of eye infections. Key points include: only using recommended solutions to clean lenses; inspecting lenses for damage before wearing; inserting and removing lenses using proper technique; and seeking immediate care if abnormal symptoms occur like pain or redness.
1) Proper care and maintenance of RGP contact lenses involves regularly cleaning, rinsing, and disinfecting the lenses to remove deposits, decrease microbes, and increase wettability.
2) The care system typically includes a daily cleaner, rinsing solution, disinfecting solution, weekly protein remover, and rewetting drops if needed. Proper storage in a lens case is also important.
3) Hands must be washed with soap and dried before handling lenses. Lenses should never be rinsed with water and should only be handled using the recommended solutions and techniques.
Contact lenses require proper cleaning, disinfecting, and storage to maintain eye health. There are various types of contact lens solutions designed for different purposes, such as multipurpose solutions for cleaning, rinsing, disinfecting, and storing lenses, and hydrogen peroxide-based solutions for cleaning and disinfecting. Follow-up with an eye doctor and proper hygiene are important for safe contact lens wear.
care and maintenance of soft contact lensesVishakh Nair
Proper care and maintenance of contact lenses through regular cleaning, disinfection, and compliance with lens care instructions is important to prevent deposits, maintain comfort and clear vision, and reduce the risk of infection; deposits can form from interactions between the lens and tear components and cause complications if not removed through proper cleaning and use of protein removal solutions. Compliance with lens care regimens is key to minimizing risks and maximizing the benefits of contact lens wear.
Contact Lens Deposits, Contact lens Aftercare, Overview of care and MaintenanceMaryam Fida
Conatct lens deposit
Any lens surface coating or lens matrix formation which is not flushed or rinsed from the lens by tears during blinking. In effect, anything that remains on the surface despite blinking is deposit.
Deposit Formation:
Tear protein(lysozyme) are attached to the lens
Tear evaporates and leave residue on the lens
After protein are deposited, other components of the tear film (such as mucin) may adhere to protein
Over time, Layers build up and structural changes take place(e.g. Denaturation)
Factors influencing lens deposition:
o Individual difference in tears
o Lens materials
o Care system
o Wearing schedule
o Environment
o Patient hygiene
Types of Deposits:
1. TEAR RELATED:
• Protein
• Lipid
• Jelly bumps
2. NON-TEAR RELATED:
• Fungi
• Lens discoloration
• Mercurial deposits
• Cigarette residues
• Surface combination
• Rust spots
1. Protein deposits:
• Are a semi-opaque or translucent film usually thin whitish and superficial
• Have a frosted glass appearance
• may cover lens surface partially or full
• Cause the lens surface to become hydrophobic
• Can crack and peel if thick
Factors favoring a buildup of protein on a contact lens:
• short BUT
• Ionic binding capacity
• Inadequate cleaning especially of the lens periphery
• Altered blinking
• Heat disinfection
• Tear deficiency or altered tear composition
• Chronic allergies and GPC
2. Lipid Deposits
• Appears as greasy, smooth, and shiny adherent films on both RGP and soft contact lenses
• Best observed between blinks
• Appears as a thick
• oily coating
Lipids involved includes:
• phospholipids,
• neutral fats,
• triglyceride,
• cholesterol,
• cholesterol esters,
• fatty acids
Origin: mainly from meibomian gland
Predisposing factors:
• Tear film quality
• Slow blink pattern
• Poor lens compliance
• Careless use of inappropriate cosmetics/lotions
3. Jelly Bumps
• Appear as a clump of raised translucent mulberry like deposits
• Typically form in inferior
• exposed portion of lens
• Occur more frequently in high water, ionic, EW lenses
Predisposing factors
• Quality of tear film
• Poor blinking
• Lens surface contamination
• Aphakia cleaning consequences
• Large and numerous jelly bumps lead to wearer discomfort
• Large deposits can cause the lens to attach to the upper lid so that each blink causes excessive lens movement
• When located within pupil zone-visual acuity can fluctuating
• Maya also cause mechanical irritation of tarsal conjunctiva
• In extreme case, may cause CLPC
4. Inorganic Deposits
• Calcium carbonate deposits
• Calcium phosphate deposits
Appearance:
• White crystalline specks
• Can be small or large
• Rough surface
• Penetrate lens surface if severs
5. Fungal Deposits
Appearance:
• Filamentary growth on and into lens
• Usually white, brown or black
Fungal formation
• Spores on lens surface from eye or environment
• Proliferates to large visible growth
This document provides guidance on proper eye care. It defines eye care as cleaning one or both eyes using a prescribed solution to remove secretions and prevent infections. The purpose of eye care is to relieve pain, prevent infections and further injury, and allow for instillation of eyedrops. The nurse's responsibilities include assessing the patient, explaining the procedure, preparing necessary articles like saline and cotton swabs, gently cleaning each eye separately with sterile swabs from inner to outer corners, and providing aftercare such as installing medications if ordered.
This document discusses contact lens deposits. It defines deposits as any surface coating or matrix that does not rinse off during blinking. Deposits are categorized by position (external or internal) and nature (organic or inorganic). Organic deposits include proteins and lipids from tears. Inorganic deposits include calcium salts and pigments. Environmental deposits come from sources like tap water or cosmetics. The document outlines how deposits form and their effects like discomfort, blurred vision, and increased risk of infection. It also describes different methods for removing protein, lipid, and other types of deposits from contact lenses.
Anatomy of eye and adrena, absorption of drug in the eye, classification of ophthalmic
products, safety consideration of ophthalmic products, formulation, vehicles and additives,
manufacturing consideration, environment, manufacturing techniques, quality control of
ophthalmic products, packaging of ophthalmic products.
The document discusses the proper cleaning procedure for ophthalmic lenses, which includes using water, lens wipes, microfiber cloth, and rubbing alcohol. The best cleaning option mentioned is to use a lens cleaner solution of isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth.
This document discusses common causes of contact lens discomfort and symptoms, as well as treatments. It notes that contact lens discomfort is usually easily remedied and outlines several potential causes like poor lens fit, dry eyes, allergies, and infections. It emphasizes the importance of proper contact lens care and hygiene to avoid issues and recommends seeing an optometrist if problems persist.
This document discusses guidelines for proper care and maintenance of contact lenses. It emphasizes that most contact lens complications are due to improper usage and non-compliance with care systems. It outlines the steps for daily cleaning, disinfecting, rinsing and storage of contact lenses using various solutions and techniques to maintain lens health and vision. Adhering to recommended cleaning and disinfection procedures is important for preventing infections and prolonging lens life.
Contact lens solutions come in various types for different purposes such as multipurpose solutions, saline solutions, hydrogen peroxide based solutions, and daily cleaners. Multipurpose solutions can clean, rinse, disinfect and store lenses while saline solutions are for rinsing and storing. Popular brands of contact lens solutions include Aquasoft, Renu Fresh, Biotrue, and Opti-Free Replenish which clean lenses, remove deposits, and fight germs using ingredients like hyaluronan and disinfecting agents. The document discusses the components, purposes and functions of different contact lens solutions.
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CARE AND MAINTAINANCE OF SOFT CONTACT LENS Ashwin Pawar
1) Contact lenses must be disinfected after each use to destroy pathogens and prevent infection. There are two main disinfection methods: heat/thermal disinfection and chemical disinfection.
2) Heat disinfection involves heating lenses at 80°C for 10 minutes but can decrease lens life and degrade the polymer. It is not recommended for low water content lenses.
3) Lubricating drops are used with lenses to relieve dryness caused by various environmental factors. The preservatives in some drops can cause complications so recommended brands should be used.
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2. INTRODUCTION
• Care & maintenance is one of the most important aspects of contact lens wear.
• It influences the success of contact lens wear and patients satisfaction with their
lenses.
3. PURPOSE
• To maintain comfort
• Provide good vision
• Maintain eye health
• Maintain lens hydration and parameters stability
• To prevent or reduce the risk of ocular infection/inflammation
4. THE NEED OF LENS CARE SOLUTION
• Cleaning - It removes microorganisms and loose debris and prepares lens for
disinfection.
• Rinsing - Removes the cleaner and debris after cleaning
• Disinfection – Kills microorganisms, which may remain on the lens.
• Weekly/protein cleaner – Removes firmly attached proteins from the lens
surface.
• Lubricating – Rewet the lens surface while the lens is being worn.
• Lens storage case.
5. FUNCTION OF DIFFERENT SOLUTIONS
• DAILY CLEANER :
✓loosely bounded foreign matter
• cell debris
• mucus, lipid, protei cosmetics
✓Majority of micro organisms
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6. • RINSING SOLUTION:
✓ Toremove
daily cleaners loosened
deposits micro
organisms
✓ Rinse lenses after over night storage
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10. • PROTEIN REMOVER:
✓ Helps to remove or loosen tightly bound protein deposits
• REWETTING / LUBRICATING SOLUTIONS:
✓ Toalleviate discomfort
✓ Rehydrate contact lens
✓ Flush debris
11. CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF CARE PRODUCTS
All lens care systems should:
• Adequately perform cleaning, rinsing and disinfection
• Be nontoxic and harmless to ocular tissues
• Be compatible with lenses and cause no changes in parameters
• Be simple to use
• Be affordable.
12. OCULAR MICROORGANISMS
In normal healthy individuals, the ocular defense system is very effective at
preventing infections. Even though less than 1% of all contact lens wearers will
develop even a minor infection, wearing contact lenses does increase the
potential for infection by compromising the eye’s natural defense system.
Effective, routine lens care will minimize this risk. In order for an infection to
occur, microorganisms must invade and damage the ocular tissue. As compared
to all of the microorganisms that exist, relatively few can cause ocular infections.
The vast majority of ocular infection are caused by bacteria.
14. CONTACT LENS DEPOSITS
Any lens surface coating or lens matrix formation which is not flushed or rinsed
from the lens by the tears during blinking. In effect, anything that remains
on the surface despite blinking is a deposit
17. LENS MATERIAL
• Lens material has a strong influence on lens deposits. Lens materials are
categorized in four groups:
• Lens material that is high in water content, and/or ionic, has a general
tendency to deposit protein more than low water, and/or non ionic material.
• Group IV lens materials deposit the most protein of all groups.
Group Water content Charge
I Low water content Non-ionic
II High water content Non-ionic
III Low water content Ionic
IV High water content Ionic
18. PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
✓wash hands
✓Place lens in the palm of the hand
✓Place 2-3 drops of solution in the each surface of the lens
✓Rub with forefinger for about 15 seconds per side using a ‘to & fro’ and ‘L-R’
action. Rolling the forefinger in both directions cleans the lens periphery
✓Rinse well
✓Used weekly, after the daily cleaner and rinsing step
✓Lenses should be cleaned and rinsed again after enzyme cleaning
19. • CL should be stored in :
✓ a clean contact lens storage case
✓Fresh disinfecting solution
• CARE OF LENS CASES:
✓Discard used solution
✓Scrub with a toothbrush and detergent weekly
✓Rinse with hot water
✓Air dry
• Check the lens position before insertion
21. INSERTION & REMOVAL OF THE CONTACT LENSES
• Lens insertion:
✓Place the wet, clean right lens on the tip of the index finger or middle finger
of your dominant hand. Be sure the lens is correct side out. The edges should
face upwards (bowl shape), and not outwards (boat shape).
✓Pull down the lower lid with the middle or ring finger of the same hand. Use
your other hand to hold the upperlid (along with lashes) firmly open.
✓Look directly at the lens or into a mirror and place the lens directly on cornea
✓Release your lower lid first and the slowly release your upper lid.
✓Repeat the procedure for your other eye.
22. • Lens Removal:
✓Look up and pull the lower lid down with the middle finger of your dominant hand.
✓Place your index finger on the lower edge of your lens and slide the lens down to the
white of your eye.
✓Squeeze the lens lightly between your finger and thumb and remove gently.
✓Repeat the procedure for the other eye.
• Lens care instruction:
✓Rub : Place 3 drops of recommended multi purpose solution on each side of lens surface
and gently rub for 10 seconds on each side.
✓Rinse: Thoroughly rinse each side of the lens for 5 seconds with the multi purpose
solution.
✓Soak: Place the cleaned contact lens in the clean case and fill with fresh multi purpose
solution solution. Soak the lenses in the solution for at least 4 hours. Remember to always
use fresh solution and never reuse the solution.
23. MULTIPURPOSE SOLUTIONS
Single bottle of solution for cleaning, rinsing, disinfecting and
removing protein
Advantages
Simple, convenient, easy transport
Enhanced safety due to lower toxicity a
complications
Does not cause protein denaturation
Improved compliance
Disadvantage
Small incidence of mild sensitivity reaction
24. THE MESSAGE
◆ C lean
◆ R inse
◆ A nd
◆ D isinfect
◆ L enses
◆ E very time