Léa Surugue discusses opening up new patient streams by switching to corneal topography.
Methods of mapping the surface of the cornea provide clinicians valuable diagnostic and contact lens fitting information. Corneal topographers have become more clinically friendly and widely used since the keratometer was invented in the 18th century. But their principle broadly remains the same: measuring the radius of curvature of the anterior corneal surface (COptom, 2020).
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The College of Optometrists has responded to the GOC consultation on the proposed updated statement on testing of sight and proposed supervision and delegation standards.
The GOC’s findings indicate strong patient satisfaction with eye care services but identifies that registrants have concerns that commercial pressures could potentially impact their ability to deliver the best possible care to patients, as well as affecting their wellbeing.
Novelty contact lenses can be a popular addition to Halloween costumes, but buying them from retailers without a valid prescription can put your eyes at risk of serious infection, eye damage and potential sight loss.