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The article presents information on the current trends in managing initial lens adaptation and also discusses how eye care practitioners (ECPs) can help contact lens users in balancing the lifestyle benefits of lens wear with risks of CL use. Several studies have proved that contact lenses help in improving the quality of life, however the first few days with contact lenses are very important for wearers, and ECPs should manage this carefully.

The article cites a research study that examines the differences between two reusable silicone hydrogel lenses with different replacement intervals. It compares their performance and determines how each lens' performance changes over the manufacturer's recommended life of the lens. Replacement intervals for soft contact lenses have dropped to typically four weeks or less with contemporary lenses.

The article focuses on adherence by contact lens wearer to instructions given by practitioners. It states that a study conducted by researchers reveal that compliance is rare and it is 15 percent for daily disposable (DD) wearers. Optometrist Brian Tompkins mentions that the only instruction people follow is to wear them in the morning. It highlights that people should wash their hands and dry them before wearing them.

The article discusses design options for silicone hydrogel (SiH) toric contact lenses. There are seven toric SiH options available from the major contact lens companies that differ not only in material and water content, but also in optics and design. Some of these design features include prism ballast, thin zones, posterior toric, chamfering, truncation, and combinations that incorporate different design features into a single lens.

In this article, author discusses several facts including lens material surface properties in terms of terms of both the contact lens and ocular surface, affect comfort in order to increase patient satisfaction and promote successful contact lens wear. It also presents tables that lists lid parallel conjunctival fold (UPCOF) grading, direct and indirect factors influencing patient comfort and contact lens friction values.

The article discusses the benefits of the latest silicone hydrogel contact lenses for children. It is mentioned that the eye care practitioners (ECPs) must be conscious about fitting children in contact lenses. He recommends the article 'Specialist contact lenses in children' by Lynne Speedwell. He discusses hyperopia and the desired time for it to be corrected. He states that wearing contact lenses will be in the best interests of the child suggesting to choose the appropriate materials.

The article presents information on interaction of contact lens solution with contact lens materials. It focuses on the importance of a considered approach in choosing lens care solution. It is suggested that all practitioners should think carefully about choosing lens care solution for any given lens.

The article presents the views of professor Noel Brennan on how the recent research can influence the choice of contact lens (CL) material and modality. According to Brennan, oxygen delivery per se is important but it is not as impactful as it was thought be. Brennan said that comfort and convenience are priorities 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.

In this article the authors talks about the importance of aftercare appointment and explains how it may ensure long-term healthy and successful contact lens wearing particularly Module C15121. They says that the purpose of aftercare is to ensure the continued wellbeing of the patient and in it the optometrist plays a reactive and proactive roles. They concludes that these appointments could be regarded as part of the fitting process, where minor adjustments are made to the lenses or care system.

The article discusses the use of VIPOK lenses to correct high myopia. The VIPOK system is a semi black box system consisting of a fitting set to refine the fit after which the correct lens is ordered. A 53-year-old male patient, who is a racket player, had a variable vision. In this case, an appropriate lens design was used to manage high degrees of myopia.

The article discusses the help of proper hygiene for contact lens patients for protection from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It mentions that though the bacteria cannot put the host to infection, endo- and exotoxins from S. aureus on the eyelids can cause inflammatory conditions. It mentions that contact lens patients touch their eyelids more frequently than non-lens wearers, so appropriate hand hygiene and correct use of solutions and lens care are advised.

The article offers information on the daily disposable (DD) contact lenses (CL) and the silicone hydrogel (SiH) materials-based contact lenses. DDCL provide benefits of no need for care regimens, concerns about deposition issues or about replacement schedules. SiH materials provides comfortable wearing time with low protein deposition and highlights the amount of available oxygen to the cornea. Information on 1-Day Acuvue TruEye, the world's first DD SiH CL, is also presented.

In this article the author discusses the opportunities that contact lens practice presents and provide suggestions to acquire and enhance skills as a contact lens practitioner. He opined on several courses available to start as a contact lens practitioners, even for qualified practitioners returning to contact lens practice including various optometry and dispensing courses. He comments on the contact lens-specific continuing education and training (CET).

In this article, the author discusses various concerns that act as a barrier to more extensive contact lens prescribing. The author says that a number of comfort enhancing strategies have been introduced by the contact lens industry. In spite of it, the majority of potential contact lens wearers have an aversion to putting contact lenses into their eyes. The author suggests that eye care practitioners should consider the social and visual benefits of contact lens wear while prescribing it.

The article discusses issues related to the oxygenation of the cornea through silicone hydrogel (SiH) lenses. SiH contact lenses provide a superior environment than hydrogels by promoting normal corneal metabolic activity, but it is not clear how high one should go in terms of oxygen transmissibility (Dk/t) within the SiH category to achieve an optimal physiological result.

The article reports on a study conducted by the periodical "Optician" and the Association of Contact Lens Manufacturers (ACLM) in 2009 which has revealed that a majority of practitioners in Great Britain discuss contact lenses with all patients whom they consider suitable to wear them. It was also found in the study that more than eight in 10 of those whose practices offer contact lenses use leaflets in their practice for advertising or promotional purposes.

The article discusses some interesting contact lenses and complex dispensing. It is stated that when dispensing complex or high-powered lenses the points to be considered includes the prescription including the vertex distance, lens type and form and frame selection and fitting. According to the authors, complex dispensing is a balancing act resulting in a compromise somewhere along the line. The need for correct centration of spectacle lenses is discussed.

The article reports that fitting children with contact lenses (CLs) provides an opportunity to develop a practice, in addition to giving a sense of satisfaction by making a difference to younger patients' lives. However, there can be reticence from parents, patients and some practitioners in offering lenses to children as an option for vision correction. It is stated that fitting CLs offers the convenience of spectacle-free wear.

The article presents a summary of various peer-reviewed articles about the clinical performance of Acuvue Oasys contact lens made from senofilcon A materials in Great Britain. On study reveals that a large portion of contact lens wearers reported some improvement regarding dry eyes and discomfort. Another study showed the oxygen permeability of senofilcon A and still another study illustrates that the large diameter of a soft lens and its position on the cornea helps reduce ultraviolet rays.

The article provides an overview of a comparative evaluation of the performance between the latest silicone hydrogel lenses, Biofinity, with lenses of older materials and designs. The study demonstrated that Biofinity performed well with existing contact lens wearers for daily wear, and there were significant differences in performance between the two lenses, favoring Biofinity, in particular for comfort, symptoms and ocular physiology.

The article examines the use of contact lenses to provide relief for a variety of pathological conditions. Therapeutic contact lenses are used for pain relief, mechanical protection, facilitation of wound healing, drug delivery and post-operative care. Several types of therapeutic contact lenses are presented, such as silicone hydrogels, collagen shields and scleral rings.

The article discusses the procedures practitioners should observe before prescribing overnight wear lenses, along with potential adverse events. Hydrogel overnight wear lenses were typically worn for up to 30 nights then removed, cleaned and reinserted. Overnight wear of contact lenses puts the cornea in a more stressful environment when compared to daily wear.

The article discusses how therapeutics fit into contact lens practice. It describes how to approach the management and treatment of contact lens-related conditions, such as blepharitis, dry eye, Allergic conjunctivitis and contact lens wear, contact lens-related trauma, and keratitis and corneal infiltrates.

This article reviews a clinical examination of the tear film in contact lens practice. The importance of the tear film in maintaining comfortable contact lens wear means the contact lens practitioner must be able to assess the tears, both before and during contact lens wear. Typically, the tear film is considered to be a three-layered structure, comprising a mucoidal basal layer, an aqueous component and a superficial lipid layer.

The article presents a module for the application and removal of contact lenses. The purpose of the module is to provide some helpful hints and practical tips for all staff involved in educating the new contact lens wearer. There are important areas to be covered in this module, including setting up the teaching area, first impressions, handling lenses, promoting success and maximizing comfort, and compliance and aftercare.

The article describes the latest research offering clues to a better understanding of myopia. Despite the high prevalence of myopia, it is still unclear what leads to its development. Consequently, at present, optometrists can only effect palliative management by the use of spectacles or the use of contact lenses. A family history, intensive close work, being of East Asian heritage and consuming a diet high in refined sugar are among the risk factors for myopia development.

This section presents a module concerning contact lens options. Contact lenses have advanced considerably since their introduction in the 1960s. Most people who wear glasses can also wear contact lenses. Hence, this module explains the differences, how a contact lens is selected and why. It will also cover what happens during a contact lens fitting and aftercare appointment.

Addresses the procedures involved in the fitting and the aftercare of soft toric contact lenses. Discussion on the patient's visual requirements that should be considered; Information on the main patient factors affecting toric lens fitting characteristics; Tips in selecting back optic zone radius and total diameter of the contact lenses; Assessment of lens fit and lens rotation. INSET: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS.

Focuses on the development of Acuvue Advance with Hydraclear, a silicone hydrogel lens from Johnson & Johnson Vision Care. Challenges faced by the company in the development of the contact lens; Provision of guidance on product positioning and marketing; Tips on fitting the lenses.

Presents a study that compared patient and practitioner attitudes to the new Bausch & Lomb SofLens Multi-Focal contact lens with previous soft lens options for presbyopia. Practitioner preferences for presbyopic correction prior to the study; Patient rating of subjective vision at distance, intermediate and near; Contact lens options for correcting presbyopia.

Provides information on several eye medicines and other eye care products. Clens100 contact lens re-wetting solution from Alcon; Hypromellose eye drop from Tubilux; Opatanol eye drops from Alcon.

The article discusses the With Eye Lens Technology (EyeLT) from Rodenstock GmbH that leads to improved vision. It is said that the system enables near cylinder differences and high-order aberrations to be combines into the final contact lens. The Rodenstock system allows compensation for near astigmatism, take high-order aberrations (HOA) into consideration and puts aberrometric technologies into it.

The article discusses how optometry practitioners may heighten their effectiveness in their drive to improve compliance in contact lens wearers. The optimum lens is chosen with the accompanying solutions and case if required when fitting a patient with contact lenses for the first time. Non-compliance is not always deliberate.

The article reports on the Irregular Cornea Design (ICD) Lens primarily used for the correction of diseased and irregular corneas such as keratoconus/keratoglobus, corneal grafts, post-Lasik and scarring secondary to trauma or infection. They are a good option for cases where Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) lenses have failed, and with only three parameters to adjust, they are relatively simple to fit and manage. The article also provides technical details, handling and fitting procedure

The article discusses wettability of contact lenses and BioTrue multipurpose solution may influence wettability during lens wear. Recent advances in soft contact lens technology with the introduction of silicone hydrogel lenses and the inclusion of wetting agents in lens care solutions, enhance the biocompatibility and wettability of contact lenses. As suggested, a contact lens must be biocompatible with surrounding ocular tissue.

The article offers information on Seidel test. It mentions that the Seidel test is used in detecting ocular leaks from the cornea following the surgery. The test is used for assessing wound healing after surgical penetration of the cornea. Further it mentions that Module C18247 is a specialist point for contact lens opticians.

A roundtable discussion on the problem of presbyope held in Pleasanton, California. It mentions the contact lens experts Jonathan Walker began the session on the distribution of new fits and refits with increasing age of affected patients. Bo Lauenborg shares his experience of trialling multifocal contact lenses. Professor Lyndon Jones also comments on his published research in lens materials.

The article presents information on a study to determine whether wearing spherical lenses with small amounts of uncorrected astigmatism can be beneficial as compared to being fitted with a silicone hydrogel toric lens design. The study found that correcting low amounts of astigmatism can improve contact lens patients' clinical outcomes.

The article presents advice for opticians on contact lens (CL) wear for children and teenagers. The article discusses how to determine the age at which a child or teen can be fitted with contact lenses, noting that factors affecting the patient, such as sports participation, are the biggest influence. It states that in addition to vision correction, children and teens can benefit from quality of life improvements and self-confidence. Deciding on lens type and parental involvement are discussed.

The article presents information on pathogens that may affect contact lens wearers and suggestions on how to avoid them. Acanthamoeba castellanii can cause infection in immunosuppressed patients. Wearing contact lens can have an impact on tear film, so it is stated that contact lens solutions should be used to help keep lenses clean.

The article presents an overview of both cosmetic and therapeutic contact lenses. Coloured contact lenses allow a patient to change the appearance of their eyes. Cosmetic lenses are divided into three main categories including enhancers, opaque tints and fun or crazy lenses. Ultra Violet-blocking lenses are used to reduce the levels of UV radiations reaching the retina and lens.

The article offers suggestions on obtaining a balance between solution efficacy and toxicity. It is stated that difficulties in ensuring an acceptable balance between toxicity and efficacy reveals that only a few disinfecting agents are available to use for contact lens disinfecting purposes to manufacturers. Although sterility and safety are essential, efficacy is stated to be equally important.

The article discusses various aspects of a healthy tear film that should be considered in the design of a multipurpose contact lens solution. Some of the biological factors that affect the overall composition of the tear film include pH, viscosity and osmolality. It is stated that the principal functions of multipurpose lens care solutions (MPSs) are to clean and disinfect contact lenses.

The article discusses the features of Overnight Vision Correction (OVC) contact lenses from i-GO Optical Ltd. and compares them with Ortho-K lenses. OVC's information pieces are packaged together, along with the lenses, in a small folder. The material has a modern consumer-oriented design and is colourful and comprehensive. Although the i-GO system is said to be similar to ortho k but lenses are found to be more comfortable pre- and post-sleep.

The article discusses the use of contact lenses to correct parameters of optical blur beyond sphere and cylinders. According to the author, to serve this purpose, a customised vision correcting contact lens will be required, but cost is likely to be the one of the most prohibitive barriers to the adoption of such a lens. The article also investigates whether soft aspheric contact lenses can offer improvements in visual performance over their spherical counterparts.

A conference paper about patient compliance and the risk of infection about wearing contact lenses is presented. It mentions the most notable innovation presented which was the arrival of a new modality, the world's first silicone hydrogel daily disposable. Phil Morgan discussed that the major areas for patient non-compliance are poor case care, sleeping in lenses, using an incorrect storage solution and failing to rub and rinse lenses.

The article reports the results of a clinical trial comparing the performance of moisturizing agents for daily contact lenses, Dailies AquaComfort Plus (DACP) with that of 1-Day Acuvue Moist (1DAVM). In this study, for the vast majority of ratings, Dailies AquaComfort Plus performed significantly better than 1-Day Acuvue Moist. In addition, Dailies AquaComfort Plus was preferred significantly more often for virtually all measures tested, including comfort, vision and handling.

The article focuses on high technology contact lens materials and their biomimetic properties. It looks at material interaction with tissues and suggests what may lie ahead in material development. Recent research supports the concept that lubrication during the blink provides the key to a biomimetic lens. Manufacturers have therefore considered that to imitate the biological effect of the eye, the contact lens must consist of materials that behave in a similar way to the corneal surface.

The article presents a case of a keratoconic patient with a persistent contact lens-associated papillary conjunctivitis (CLAPC). The procedure of refitting the patient's left contact lens to try to reduce the CLAPC to an asymptomatic level is presented. The medical history of the patient is also examined to trace the development of his conjunctivitis.