DISCUSSION WORKSHOP

3 CPD

Scleral lenses – Introduction to philosophy and fitting - Bausch & Lomb

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About the session

CPD ref: C-108435

Description

This discussion workshop will cover the fundamentals of fitting scleral lenses scleral lenses, including key goals such as central vault, midperipheral vault, limbal clearance, and scleral alignment. Delegates will discuss a comprehensive and straightforward process for fitting scleral lenses and come to understand the importance of corneal size and shape, eye shape at the lens landing point.

Learning outcomes

Clinical practice

  • Understands the uses and benefits of scleral lenses
  • Understands the basic requirements of how to fit a scleral lens
  • Understands how to fit a scleral lens using a fitting set (selection of trial lens, assessment of fit).

Specialty CPD - contact lens optician

  • Understands the uses and benefits of scleral lenses
  • Understands the basic requirements of how to fit a scleral lens
  • Understands how to fit a scleral lens using a fitting set (selection of trial lens, assessment of fit).

Speaker

Aneel Suri BSc MCOptom DipTp(IP) Prof Cert Glauc

Aneel Suri is currently principal contact lens optometrist and principal cornea & external disease optometrist at Moorfields Eye Hospital. He has almost 20 years experience in all aspects of medical lenses and currently leads in both the corneal and scleral lens clinics. He brings 15 years experience in management of corneal disease within the external disease service. Post graduate qualifications include independent prescribing and a masters in clinical optometry amongst others. 

He is actively involved in teaching all aspects of medical lens management and regularly lectures at national and international conferences. Previous work includes numerous other hospital extended roles and community practice.