Surveys show this is the predominant complication for upwards of 20% of patients who drop out of contact lens wear. When selecting an appropriate lens, the biggest obstacle for any clinician to overcome is contact lens discomfort (CLD). Corneal staining should be evaluated during a contact lens exam with consideration given to underlying mechanisms. Staining associated with preservative uptake and release. H ow can a patient who has been wearing an outdated lens for decades and using generic multipurpose solution have no complaints while another patient wearing the latest in daily disposable technology borders on miserable?įig. The RGVCE planners, managers and editorial staff have nothing to disclose. Managers and Editorial Staff: The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. Check with your local state licensing board to see if this counts toward your CE requirement for relicensure. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is accredited by COPE to provide continuing education to optometrists.įaculty/Editorial Board: Christopher Kuc, OD, Chester County Eye Care Associates in West Chester, PA.Ĭredit Statement: This course is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Target Audience: This activity is intended for optometrists engaged in the care of patients with contact lens discomfort.Īccreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and RGVCE.

Use a stepwise intervention strategy to attempt to ameliorate contact lens discomfort and to prevent decreased or discontinued contact lens wear.

Describe the modifiable and non-modifiable patient factors, as well as the ocular and external environmental factors, that may contribute to contact lens discomfort.

Take a thorough history of the patient’s problem and general health status.

Define the characteristics and implications of contact lens discomfort.

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and RGVCEĮducational Objectives: After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to: Take a stepwise approach when comfort can’t be found.Įstimated time to complete activity: 1 hour A Systematic Approach to Solving Contact Lens DiscomfortĬomfort may be the number one factor in achieving a successful, long-lasting contact lens fit.

Review of cornea and contact lens book