The College of Optometrists

Can someone please outline a good aftercare routine for cl pqes, leaving side hx and sx.What sort of things should be noted for soft and rgp.

Thank you in advance

This is what i did in exam (+passed) assumin u just done sight test so not have to do refraction or ophthalmoscopy:

H+S

Wash hands

VA+vision

Pupil size in norm+dark

VPA etc measurements

K's + TBUT

Slit lamp exam (routine from IT) with white light, then with fluoro incl lid eversion.

I inserted soft lens first coz have to wash hands after GP solutions. Then cleaned and inserted RGP.

Fit assesment - soft 1st so longer for GP settling. Then RGP fit assesment with white then fluoro.

VA

Remove lenses - GP then soft, just to be kind.

Discussion of suitable lenses etc.

Think thats it....

also don't forget to ask about current medication - many can dry the eyes or change the eyes someway.

Oh and it would be worth having a quick read of the various staining patterns, deposits and contraindications to c/l wear and how you would manage them in practice. Also about soft and RGP contact lens solutions, ads and disads and their contents etc..