Basic Contact Lens Course 1
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The sudent will acquire the most recent notions and knowledge of basic contactology and enable them for the clinical use of both basic and advanced instrumental technologies, as well as gaining the ability to use contact.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student must be able to possess basic knowledge for the use of basic instrumentation and the application of contact lenses.
Lesson period: year
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
The lessons will be perfomed on-line through the Microsoft teams platform and they will be available both (sychronous and asychronous) at the same time based on the first trimester timetable. They will be registred and available on the Microsoft teams platform.
Course syllabus
Preliminary tests for the application of Contact Lenses CL
Indications
Materials used for soft contact lenses. CL, Oxygen transmission (Dk/t)
Classification
Materials
Types and geometry of soft CL
Toric lenses
How to define parameters for the application of the first soft CL
Valutation of the application
Soft CL maintenance
Control sessions post-application
Instruction for lens wearers
Indications
Materials used for soft contact lenses. CL, Oxygen transmission (Dk/t)
Classification
Materials
Types and geometry of soft CL
Toric lenses
How to define parameters for the application of the first soft CL
Valutation of the application
Soft CL maintenance
Control sessions post-application
Instruction for lens wearers
Prerequisites for admission
You must have attended lab I "Ocular surfaces semeiotics and contact lenses management"
Teaching methods
Lab experiences, clinical cases, team work, preliminary tests for CL application
Teaching Resources
Slides and bibliography by the Lecturer (slides that retrace the topics covered in the lesson)
The preparation is based on the slides provided by the teacher an available on the Ariel website and on the recommended books
Scientific articles
The preparation is based on the slides provided by the teacher an available on the Ariel website and on the recommended books
Scientific articles
Assessment methods and Criteria
Lab tests, preliminary exams indispensable for practical application
Professor(s)