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Advanced Contact Lenses - Standalone module

Aston University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This standalone module provides an in-depth look at advanced contact lens technology, including their design, materials, and applications. Students will learn about the latest advancements in contact lens technology, such as bifocal and monovision contact lenses, and how to prescribe and fit these lenses for optimal patient outcomes. The module will also cover the clinical application of advanced contact lenses, including their use in special populations, such as children and older adults.

Additional Information

Students must have completed a contact lens module before taking this standalone module. This module is designed for optometrists who want to expand their knowledge and skills in the field of contact lenses.

Achieve Excellence in Contact Lens Prescribing and Fitting with Aston University

Aston University is one of the top universities in the UK for optometry and vision science, with a strong reputation for producing well-rounded and highly skilled professionals. The university's state-of-the-art facilities and experienced faculty ensure that students receive the best possible education.

Why You Should Study This Course

This course will provide you with a theoretical background in auditory science, assessment, and rehabilitation, which are essential for clinical practice in audiology. It will develop your knowledge of the evidence base regarding assessment and management of hearing loss, and encourage evidence-based decision making and critical appraisal of clinical practice. Following successful completion of this module, you will be able to: Demonstrate your knowledge of routine clinical practice and the underpinning research evidence regarding auditory conditions and their diagnosis and management Demonstrate your ability to critically appraise information Demonstrate your ability to synthesize the logical and evidence-based argument Apply your knowledge of auditory conditions, diagnostic tests, and management options to a specific set of circumstances Communicate clearly and concisely using advanced concepts and terminology.

General Eligibility

You must be a clinician in the field of optometry

What You'll Study

1 Modules
Contact lens record keeping Advances in contact lens materials Contact lens complications and their management (including issues of compliance and how to minimize contact lens drop-outs) Modern RGP and semi-scleral/scleral fitting Advances in the understanding of soft contact lens fit (including toric lens stability) Contact lenses for presbyopia Myopia control and fitting children Orthokeratology Therapeutic contact lens use Drug delivery and other uses of contact lenses.

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