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CET Details
CET Summary
| CET Name : |
Toric Lens Fitting |
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| Target Group : |
Optometrists
Contact Lens Specialists |
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| Standard of CET : |
New registrant
Returner |
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| Short CET Abstract : |
With the development of several types of soft toric contact lenses the possibility of fitting patients with toric lenses to improve visual acuity and visual comfort is better than ever. This workshop helps delegates understand the basics about determining initial toric lens selection and how to make modifications to lens parameters after assessing the fit of the trial lens. |
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| CET Duration / Length : |
1 Learning Hour |
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| Number Of Points : |
2.00 |
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| Points Type : |
contact_lens |
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| CET Cost : |
None |
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Further Details
| Learning Objectives : |
a) Delegates will understand the prevalence of astigmatism
b) Delegates will be able to determine when toric soft lenses are indicated for patients
c) Delegates will be able to fit a selection of soft toric lenses and determine any adjustments required |
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| Author Short CV(s) : |
Kamlesh Chauhan BSc (Hons), PhD, MCOptom has over 20 years experience in teaching. Kamlesh has taught at under-graduate, MSc, PhD and post-graduate clinical training. He is a senior College examiner, Chair of the College's Assessment Board, Editor for the College OSCEs and part of the review group for the Scheme for Registration.
Outside of the College duties he taught at Manchester university in topics including geometrical optics, statistics and research methods, contact lenses, binocular vision, instrumentation techniques, ocular disease and management and refraction.
Kamlesh has also written some peer-reviewed clinical articles including the use of slit-lamps. He is currently the Head of The Vision Care Institute, UK for Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd.
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Assessment Methods and Facilities
| Modality : |
Skills Workshop |
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| Closing Date (if applicable) : |
Not Set |
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| Self-Assessment Method : |
Multiple Choice Questions |
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| Evidence of Completion : |
Simple Signed And Dated Certificate |
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| Feedback Collection Method : |
Course Feedback Sheet |
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| Special Facilities / Equipment : |
a) High quality slit lamps with built in filters such as Wratten 12 and variable neutral density filters
b) High definition cameras on all slit lamps with two video monitors in each of 6 consulting rooms
c) Keratometers in each room
d) Case scenarios to support the training
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Other Information
| Internal CET Reference : |
Toric lens fitting. RTW10 |
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| Competencies Covered : |
Contact Lenses for Optometrists
Contact Lens Practice |
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| Any Other Information : |
This workshop is part of a two-day course designed to help those practitioners returning to practice after an absence or those who want to refresh their skills and knowledge.
This element of the course is an elective and thereby delegates wishing not to take part will be able to participate in another workshop or take a break over this period
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