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Integrating disposable or planned replacement lenses into contact lens practice
1School of Optometry, Southeastern University of the Health Sciences, Miami, Florida.
Optometry Clinics : the Official Publication of the Prentice Society
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Disposable and planned replacement contact lenses are popular but pose management challenges. Optometrists need strategies to prevent issues like improper patient selection and inadequate documentation for better eye care.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Optometry
- Contact Lens Technology
Background:
- Disposable and planned replacement contact lenses are increasingly prevalent.
- These lens modalities present unique challenges for eye care professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify common management problems associated with disposable and planned replacement contact lenses.
- To offer practical suggestions for optometrists to mitigate these issues.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical management strategies for contact lens wearers.
- Analysis of potential pitfalls in prescribing and managing frequent replacement contact lenses.
Main Results:
- Identified key problems: inappropriate patient selection, reduced eye exam frequency, lens oversupply, improper prescription release, and inadequate service contracts.
- Highlighted the need for proactive management strategies.
Conclusions:
- Effective management strategies are crucial to address the challenges posed by modern contact lens types.
- Optometrists should implement robust policies for patient selection, follow-up, and documentation.