1)
Discuss two optical indications for contact lenses.
2)
What are the indications for rigid gas permeable (as opposed to soft) contact lenses?
3)
A myope corrected with spectacles of -7.00D wishes to switch to contact lenses. Estimate the power of a soft contact lens required.
a. The patient suffers from a convergence insufficiency. Comment & advise.
4)
List and briefly explain 3 physiological corneal changes that occur with long term wear of soft contact lenses.
5)
Explain what you need to consider if you use fluorescein in a patient who uses soft contact lenses.
6)
Explain how you assess whether a soft contact lens “fits well”.