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Always start with a new eye examination prescription from a professional eye doctor. |
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Create a new patient file chart. |
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I like to start with a manual keratometry reading. A Keratometer is a light reflex machine measures
the front curvature of the cornea & also gives first indication of the condition of the cornea. |
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Then I will do my Slit lamp evaluation. Zeiss slit lamps are great for looking at all the layers of
the cornea, seeing into the anterior chamber, studying the tear film and a good look at the lids. |
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Then we do a trial lens fitting. The manufactures supply the optical industry new demonstrator
contact lenses so that we can lenses to work with before you buy them. |
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I will watch and or teach a patient how to insert and remove their contact lenses. |
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Once the trial lenses are in, I like to check the patient’s visual acuity with them on.
Then I will do a red & green balancing test. |
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After the lenses are checked I like to use an auto refractor to check for left over astigmatism,
the amount of astigmatism & the axis where it lies. This lets me know whether I want to
consider toric contact lenses. |
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I will generally have a consultation with the contact lens patient about their wearing schedule,
how long to keep the contact lenses, responsibilities and the cost of the lenses. |
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After all the fitting is complete I like to look at the contact lenses on the cornea,
for movement and how the lens centers on the cornea. This also lets us see if the
contacts are compatible with the eye. |
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I will then explain the disinfecting and storage system the patient will be using. |
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The last part is about scheduling follow up visits. |
