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EV-29159 Dispensing for the Infant and Young Child (2010-09-10 14:00:00) 1.0 general point Business Services Organisation

This presentation will cover all aspects of dispensing spectacles to children under 7 including paediatric facial measurements, frame fitting for special needs babies and children, atypical prescriptions, availability and modifications of frames and dispensing for paediatric eye conditions.

EV-29210 Toric Lens Fitting (2010-09-10 15:00:00) 2.0 contact lens points The Vision Care Institute of Johnson and Johnson Medical Ltd

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.

EV-27594 Growing Your Practice - Soft Multifocals MAde Easy (2010-09-10 17:00:00) 1.0 contact lens point CIBA VISION PRACTICE ACADEMY

An interactive and stimulating course with a unique business demonstration uncovering the huge potential for contact lens wearers within your practice. The training explores the barriers to fitting multifocal contact lenses and seeks to raise the practitioners confidence in fitting modern multifocal contact lenses, a significant improvement from the technologies that existed just a few years ago. We will review the currently available silicone hydrogel multifocal contact lenses and compare the material and design technologies and discuss the fitting process for each lens type via a step by step guide to both the initial fitting and over-refraction. In addition guidance will be given on how to best communicate the clinical aspects of presbyopia, its correction with multifocal contact lenses and specific tips for success will be given.

EV-29474 Ophthalmic Lens Materials - Past, Present and Future. (2010-09-10 19:30:00) 1.0 general point Hoya Lens UK Ltd

An overview of optical lens materials throughout history.
From early experiments with water to the modern 21st century materials used today.
Discussing the desirable characteristics of optical lenses and showing how the performance of the lens relates to the materials chemical structure and morphology.
Describing British Standards and the fundamental properties of optical lens manufacture and testing procedures.

EV-29419 Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy (2010-09-12 10:00:00) 2.0 general points Replay Learning

A hands-on workshop where delegates will work in small groups to examine patients with pathology. The lecture will focus on slit lamp techniques such as angle assessment, anterior chamber assessment and anterior vitreous assessment. Other slit lamp techniques will be performed according to the requirements of the group

EV-29420 Indirect Ophthalmoscopy (2010-09-12 11:15:00) 2.0 general points Replay Learning

A hands-on workshop using condensing lenses and a slit lamp and/or a headband binocular indirect ophthalmoscope to view the fundus of dilated and non dilated eyes of patients with pathology. Delegates will be guided in the examination of the central and peripheral fundus by an experienced optometrist. Different powers of lenses will be available to give delegates an appreciation of the differences in the view obtained. Using video capture, the relative advantages of each lens will be reinforced.

EV-29421 Contact Applanation Tonometry (2010-09-12 13:30:00) 2.0 general points Replay Learning

A hands-on workshop where delegates will measure IOP on each other using both a Goldmann and Perkins tonometer under the supervision of an experienced optometrist. The advantages and disadvantages of both techniques will be discussed as will the use of various topical anaesthetics and fluorescein

EV-29422 Gonioscopy (2010-09-12 14:45:00) 2.0 general points Replay Learning

A hands-on workshop where delegates will use a gonioscope to view the anterior angle of prepared subjects. Delegates will also have an opportunity to assess the same angles using Van Herrick’s or Smith’s method. Video capture will be used to demonstrate interpretation of results and the results of the different techniques will be compared.

EV-27974 - Communication Strategies ." Enhance the Patient Journey. (2010-09-13 09:30:00) 1.0 general point CIBA VISION PRACTICE ACADEMY

The Practice Academy recognises that effective communication is a very broad subject. With our trainers being able to offer a flexible and interactive approach to training, this course can take advantage of a uniqueness of what the Practice Academy offers. By taking into account the clinical and business needs of the practice, the trainer is experienced in working with the practice to identify areas of communication to best help develop their interaction with patients. In so doing, the practice can then deliver excellence in customer service and build a more effective and successful practice

EV-29165 Tapping into an Unmet Patient Need ." Toric Technologies (2010-09-13 09:30:00) 1.0 contact lens point CIBA VISION PRACTICE ACADEMY

This generic presentation will help the practitioner gain a better understanding of the benefits of using toric soft contact lenses in the correction of Astigmatism. It will explore the wide range of soft toric contact lenses available, looking at the differences in lens material, design and most importantly; the challenges the lens must overcome, to meet both patient and practitioner expectations, in relation to the needs of the Astigmat.