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In this article, author discusses on how to assess and manage the dry eye. It mentions that dry eye is a multifactorial disease of the tears that results in symptoms of discomfort, visual disturbance, and tear instability. It suggests that change in lifestyle and environments plays a significance role in dry eye management. Further it mentions that optimal management of dry eye requires careful listening to the history and symptoms of patients.

The article presents information on various developments in lens care. It is stated that there is a delicate balance between the contact lens and its care system, and the health of the ocular surface in contact lens wear. Also mentioned is that the correct selection of lens care product may improve the comfort and wearing times of many patients, significantly. Multiple-choice questions and several charts, related to the discussion, are presented.

The article focuses on the paper by the International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE) which calls for improvement in the contact lens hygiene. It states that IACLE stresses on trained professionals to be involved in the fitting and supply of contact lenses in all countries to help make sure their proper use. It is the position of IACLE that whenever contact lenses are fitted and supplied, safeguards must be ensure to help protect the health and comfort of wearers' eyes.

In this article, the author suggests a number of ways to achieve competency relating to rigid gas-permeable contact lenses (RGPs). The author says that people with higher prescriptions, handling difficulties, small palpebral apertures and the very cost conscious are proved excellent candidates for RGP lenses. Also, competency in RGP aftercare would be expected to include the recognition and management of RGP-related problems.

The article relates the author's experience in being an Ortho K patient with Batemans Opticians. He shares his first real test of the practicalities of Ortho K. After a week of wearing Ortho K contact lenses, his visual quality was improved. He not even felt the hazy symptoms he had experienced and despite the gap in wear, he felt fully corrected all day.

Discusses the process of pediatric lens fitting. Benefits from the daily removal of infants' contact lenses; Strategies for the optical examination of pre-school children; Secondary school patients that should be avoided by practitioners.