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The article discusses ways to personalise, support and influence new contact lens wearer's experiences to increase compliance, maximise the chance of success and reduce the likelihood of early contact lens drop out. Topics discussed include approaches to help keep patients calm and focused during the journey of contact lens, case study of a 32-year-old male attending for a contact lens consultation and a 22 years old fitted with daily disposable contact lense.

The article discusses about the expectations from around soft toric lenses by the practitioner and patients. Topics of discussion includes the review of the toric fitting practices and its relation with the prevalence of astigmatism, focusing on the opportunities for enhancing patient satisfaction and increasing practice income.

The article offers information on several single use contact lens sector, including Biotrue ONEday contact lens from Bausch + Lomb, Precision1 daily disposable SiHy contact lenses from Alcon and Seed 1dayPure moisture extended depth of focus contact lens from Ultravision.

This section offers news briefs pertaining to the optical industry, as of August 2021. Topics covered include the move of the College of Optometrists to update the amber phase guidance for optical practices in line with the current stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, Safilo Group's rollout of its lifestyle and e-commerce brand, Blenders Eyewear, into Great Britain and Ireland and the research finding that new biomarkers found in the eye could lead to improved management of diabetic retinopathy.

In this article the author shares his experience of discussion with patient in their vision correction. He states that having conversation on this topic with patients is not easy and they have to use their clinical skills to appreciate patient's visual needs. Topics discussed incude what's actually motivating patient to wear contact lenses, role of health in considering contact lenses and interaction with patients on issues of health.

The article evaluates two contact lenses, 1-Day Acuvue Define and 1-Day Acuvue Moist.

The article reports that the Alconversation online panel discussion had a different, but strangely familiar feel. Simon Jones reports. Topics discussed include online video conferencing is something we all came to rely on in 2020 and the ebb and flow of Covid-19 restrictions meant the technology was used for Alcon's annual Alconversation panel discussion event; and looked to reflect on an extraordinary year for the eye care sector and how it might look in the future.

The article offers information on the development of the contact lens CooperVision's Brilliant Futures programme which creates exciting prospects for young myopes. It discusses that Brilliant Futures is said to introduce a new standard of care by providing inclusive support to practices, children and parents for compliance, clinical outcomes and long-term loyalty; and a series of tools have been developed for practitioners to identify those children who are at risk of developing myopia.

The article offers information on care systems of contact lenses. It notes that hydrogen peroxide based systems provide high levels of efficacy against pathogenic microorganisms. It states that multipurpose solutions (MPS) can lessen ocular adverse events and ocular surface toxicity. It mentions that multipurpose disinfecting solutions (MPDS) can match the disinfection standards of peroxide products.

The article reports on a study related to the lack of customer satisfaction for contact lenses in Great Britain. It explores several customer complaints including ocular dryness, tired eyes, and blurry vision. It profiles the varying behavior of consumers who have persevered in wearing lenses which have minimal effectiveness in providing comfort.

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 offers information on an international survey on over 4,000 patients in 14 countries to establish their contact lens-wearing habits. It has found out that several patients sleep in their lenses beyond the recommended period and 80 percent do not perform the 'rub and rinse' step. Moreover, 37 percent of wearers fail to use new solution for disinfections every time and around 60 percent of wearers do not replace their lenses as recommended and fail to wash their hands correctly.

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 reports on the benefits of using contact lenses for sports participants at all levels and all ages. It is said that many eye care professionals may not consider themselves as practitioners of sports vision, which can be defined simply as looking after the vision needs of patients who play sports. Sports vision consists of two levels; the first level involves working with recreational and competitive athletes in everyday practice and second level involves working with elite athletes.

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 various lens designs for presbyopia with specific reference to available lenses for presbyopic correction. It is mentioned that spectacle correction has been a popular option for people who probably came to contact lenses late after spectacle wear. It also includes multiples questions related to contact lenses.

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 the myths and misconceptions about toric soft contact lenses. As revealed by a research in the Great Britain and Italy, soft toric lenses have some barriers. Though they are a better option for patients, they are supposed to be complicated and time-consuming in fitting. Some other barriers include increased chair-time and explanation of astigmatism in relation to torics' working. The most common reason for not using torics is the lack of awareness.

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 a research examining issues related to corneal staining (CS), preservative-associated transient hyperfluorescence (PATH), and contact lens (CL) complications. As reported, while some believe that CS in multipurpose solution (MPS) for CLs is a good thing, several eye care professionals (ECPs) still believe that PATH is a sign of CL/ lens solution incompatibility. However, according to the research there is no strong proof that CS and PATH are measures of biocompatibility.

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 offers information on the new Biotrue multipurpose solution launched by Bausch+Lomb Inc., the inspiration behind its development and its effectiveness as a disinfection system. As reported, the company has taken inspiration from the human eye and its biology. It is based on bio-inspiration, a discipline that studies nature's ideas and then uses those designs and processes to solve human problems. It matches the pH of healthy tears and also utilizes a lubricant found in eyes.

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.

In this article, the author discusses ultraviolet (UV) radiation, its role in the development of skin cancer and its impact on ocular tissues. The author says that some effects of UV are helpful, such as its role in the formation of vitamin D by the skin but it also causes sunburn on human skin. Also, well-fitting soft contact lenses are helpful in saving the entire cornea and limbus from UV rays.

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 offers information on the survey of referrals to Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull, England, ophthalmic accident and emergency department. It was conducted to quantify the demand created by contact lens complications and to investigate which modalities and contact lens types were most frequently implicated. The results show that microbial keratitis accounted for 22% of the cases referred, contact lens peripheral ulcer accounted 20% and infiltrative keratitis 8%.

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 reports on corneal cross collagen cross-linking (CXL) as a treatment for keratoconus. Clare Maguire and Arthur Cummings have discovered CXL as a new medical treatment for keratoconus, which is significant for referral and contact lens management. CXL is a non-invasive procedure that increases collagen cross-linking and is effective in strengthening weak corneal structure in patients having keratoconus.

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 evaluates three contact lenses from Sauflon Pharmaceuticals, namely the Bioclear 1 Day lens, Bioclear Toric lens, and Bioclear spherical monthly lens.

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.

The article presents a panel discussion that focuses on contact lens. The panelists offer their views on what patients know about lenses when they walk into a practice and what they want to know about. They discusses the ignorance of patience about lenses. They also discusses the impact of consumer advertising on lens marketing.

The article presents the results of a study on contact lens compliance and how the data can be used to reduce the risk of contact lens-associated keratitis. The reduced prevalence of hypoxic changes and the increase in the use of extended wear lenses has led to a greater interest in the infiltrative response of the eye during contact lens wear. Contact lens compliance was evaluated for wearers of two-weekly or monthly-replaced lenses aged 16 to 64 years old across seven European countries.

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 offers information on the plans detailed by the General Optical Council discussed at the public meeting on February 26, 2021. It discusses that Lesley Longstone, chief executive of the GOC, provided Council members with an update on the regulator's activity regarding coronavirus and how it is ensuring the profession is equipped to deal with the situation should it need to; and mentions ccomment of a strategic plan for 2020-25 to the Council.

The article examines the effects on the eyes of long hours of exposure to computers and heated and air-conditioned surroundings. A survey of British employees revealed that screen fatigue affected as many as 9 out of 10 visual display unit users. Symptoms associated with prolonged use of computer monitors include dry and irritated eyes and headaches. Dry eye symptoms are aggravated among contact lens users. Several ways of managing computer-related symptoms are suggested.

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.