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What is the primary reason why a practitioner should not fit themselves with contact lenses?
What is the primary reason why a practitioner should not fit themselves with contact lenses?
- To ensure proper follow-up care
- Because they cannot conduct the appropriate examinations on themselves (correct)
- To avoid self-diagnosis
- To maintain patient confidentiality
What should a patient be told to do if they experience discomfort, redness, watering, visual disturbance, or other problems?
What should a patient be told to do if they experience discomfort, redness, watering, visual disturbance, or other problems?
- Seek professional advice before changing to a solution not recommended (correct)
- Discontinue lens use until the issue resolves
- Contact the manufacturer for guidance
- Try a different brand of contact lenses
What is a characteristic of high modulus contact lenses?
What is a characteristic of high modulus contact lenses?
- They are more forgiving to fit
- They tend to move better on the eye
- They are more comfortable for the wearer
- They are often due to older Silicone Hydrogel designs (correct)
What is the purpose of lubricity in a contact lens?
What is the purpose of lubricity in a contact lens?
What is the result of resistance to dehydration in a contact lens?
What is the result of resistance to dehydration in a contact lens?
What is the purpose of wettability in a contact lens?
What is the purpose of wettability in a contact lens?
Which type of patient may benefit from a contact lens with better wettability and lubricity?
Which type of patient may benefit from a contact lens with better wettability and lubricity?
What is the classification of UV protection in the Acuvue Oasys 1-day and 2-weekly lenses?
What is the classification of UV protection in the Acuvue Oasys 1-day and 2-weekly lenses?
What is the percentage of UVA protection in a Class 1 UV-protected contact lens?
What is the percentage of UVA protection in a Class 1 UV-protected contact lens?
What is the approximate percentage of lifetime UV exposure that occurs before the age of 18?
What is the approximate percentage of lifetime UV exposure that occurs before the age of 18?
What is the maximum time period for which a patient's eye examination prescription is considered valid for contact lens suitability assessment?
What is the maximum time period for which a patient's eye examination prescription is considered valid for contact lens suitability assessment?
What is required to be recorded on the contact lens record card if the eye check has taken place at Boots Opticians?
What is required to be recorded on the contact lens record card if the eye check has taken place at Boots Opticians?
Who can fit contact lenses?
Who can fit contact lenses?
What should you avoid in contact lens practice?
What should you avoid in contact lens practice?
What should you discuss with patients before fitting powered or zero powered contact lenses?
What should you discuss with patients before fitting powered or zero powered contact lenses?
What should you discuss with patients to help them make informed choices?
What should you discuss with patients to help them make informed choices?
What is the timescale for a patient's last eye examination or sight test when assessing a patient who wishes to wear zero powered contact lenses?
What is the timescale for a patient's last eye examination or sight test when assessing a patient who wishes to wear zero powered contact lenses?
What level of care should patients wearing powered or zero powered contact lenses receive?
What level of care should patients wearing powered or zero powered contact lenses receive?
What should you include in the assessment of a patient who wishes to wear contact lenses?
What should you include in the assessment of a patient who wishes to wear contact lenses?
What is the minimum requirement for patients wishing to wear powered contact lenses?
What is the minimum requirement for patients wishing to wear powered contact lenses?
Who are authorized to fit contact lenses?
Who are authorized to fit contact lenses?
What should you ensure when fitting contact lenses?
What should you ensure when fitting contact lenses?
What is required for patients wishing to wear zero powered contact lenses?
What is required for patients wishing to wear zero powered contact lenses?
What should be recorded in the patient notes?
What should be recorded in the patient notes?
What should you record in the patient notes when fitting contact lenses?
What should you record in the patient notes when fitting contact lenses?
Who should not fit themselves with contact lenses?
Who should not fit themselves with contact lenses?
What should you determine and advise on when fitting contact lenses?
What should you determine and advise on when fitting contact lenses?
What is the usual duration of the fitting period for contact lenses?
What is the usual duration of the fitting period for contact lenses?
Why should you discuss with the patient why you find them unsuitable for contact lens wear?
Why should you discuss with the patient why you find them unsuitable for contact lens wear?
What should you consider when assessing a patient for contact lens wear?
What should you consider when assessing a patient for contact lens wear?
What is the primary factor affecting oxygen transmissibility in Silicone Hydrogels?
What is the primary factor affecting oxygen transmissibility in Silicone Hydrogels?
Why do Hydrogels have lower Dk/t values compared to Silicone Hydrogels?
Why do Hydrogels have lower Dk/t values compared to Silicone Hydrogels?
What is a potential drawback of using Silicone Hydrogels with higher modulus?
What is a potential drawback of using Silicone Hydrogels with higher modulus?
What happens when Hydrogels dehydrate over time?
What happens when Hydrogels dehydrate over time?
Why is Acuvue Moist a potential alternative to Silicone Hydrogels?
Why is Acuvue Moist a potential alternative to Silicone Hydrogels?
What is the primary consequence of insufficient oxygen supply to the cornea?
What is the primary consequence of insufficient oxygen supply to the cornea?
What is the potential consequence of corneal epithelial barrier function compromise?
What is the potential consequence of corneal epithelial barrier function compromise?
What is a characteristic of Proclear lenses?
What is a characteristic of Proclear lenses?
What is the primary advantage of using Silicone Hydrogels as a first-choice lens?
What is the primary advantage of using Silicone Hydrogels as a first-choice lens?
What is a potential complication arising from hypoxia?
What is a potential complication arising from hypoxia?
What is the primary reason for requiring a recent sight test for patients wishing to wear powered or zero powered contact lenses?
What is the primary reason for requiring a recent sight test for patients wishing to wear powered or zero powered contact lenses?
What is the minimum requirement for professionals who can fit contact lenses?
What is the minimum requirement for professionals who can fit contact lenses?
What should be avoided when fitting contact lenses?
What should be avoided when fitting contact lenses?
What is the maximum time period for which a patient's eye examination prescription is considered valid for contact lens suitability assessment?
What is the maximum time period for which a patient's eye examination prescription is considered valid for contact lens suitability assessment?
What should be recorded on the contact lens record card where the eye check has taken place at Boots Opticians?
What should be recorded on the contact lens record card where the eye check has taken place at Boots Opticians?
What should be done with the patient's prescription if the eye check has taken place outside Boots Opticians?
What should be done with the patient's prescription if the eye check has taken place outside Boots Opticians?
Why is it important to discuss options with patients?
Why is it important to discuss options with patients?
What should be given to patients wearing powered or zero powered contact lenses?
What should be given to patients wearing powered or zero powered contact lenses?
What should not be done by a practitioner?
What should not be done by a practitioner?
What is the purpose of updating the OPS record with a patient's prescription?
What is the purpose of updating the OPS record with a patient's prescription?
What should a health care professional discuss with patients before fitting powered or zero powered contact lenses?
What should a health care professional discuss with patients before fitting powered or zero powered contact lenses?
What should health care professionals ensure when fitting contact lenses?
What should health care professionals ensure when fitting contact lenses?
Who may fit contact lenses?
Who may fit contact lenses?
What should health care professionals record in the patient notes when fitting contact lenses?
What should health care professionals record in the patient notes when fitting contact lenses?
What should health care professionals consider when assessing a patient for contact lens wear?
What should health care professionals consider when assessing a patient for contact lens wear?
What should health care professionals tell patients when fitting contact lenses?
What should health care professionals tell patients when fitting contact lenses?
Why should health care professionals avoid occasional contact lens practice in specialist areas?
Why should health care professionals avoid occasional contact lens practice in specialist areas?
What should health care professionals ensure when conducting a sight test or eye examination for patients who wish to wear contact lenses?
What should health care professionals ensure when conducting a sight test or eye examination for patients who wish to wear contact lenses?
What should health care professionals discuss with patients who are unsuitable for contact lens wear?
What should health care professionals discuss with patients who are unsuitable for contact lens wear?
What should health care professionals determine and advise on when fitting contact lenses?
What should health care professionals determine and advise on when fitting contact lenses?
What is the primary factor affecting oxygen transmissibility in Hydrogels?
What is the primary factor affecting oxygen transmissibility in Hydrogels?
What is the benefit of lower water content in Silicone Hydrogels?
What is the benefit of lower water content in Silicone Hydrogels?
What is the consequence of insufficient oxygen supply to the cornea?
What is the consequence of insufficient oxygen supply to the cornea?
What is the primary advantage of using Silicone Hydrogels as a first-choice lens?
What is the primary advantage of using Silicone Hydrogels as a first-choice lens?
What is a characteristic of Silicone Hydrogels with higher modulus?
What is a characteristic of Silicone Hydrogels with higher modulus?
What happens when Hydrogels dehydrate over time?
What happens when Hydrogels dehydrate over time?
What is the benefit of higher Dk/t values in Silicone Hydrogels?
What is the benefit of higher Dk/t values in Silicone Hydrogels?
Why are Silicone Hydrogels a better choice for longer wearing times?
Why are Silicone Hydrogels a better choice for longer wearing times?
What is the result of corneal epithelial barrier function compromise?
What is the result of corneal epithelial barrier function compromise?
What is a characteristic of Acuvue Moist lenses?
What is a characteristic of Acuvue Moist lenses?
What is the primary purpose of explaining the care, wearing, treatment, cleaning, and maintenance of contact lenses to the patient?
What is the primary purpose of explaining the care, wearing, treatment, cleaning, and maintenance of contact lenses to the patient?
What is the primary advantage of using contact lenses with low modulus?
What is the primary advantage of using contact lenses with low modulus?
What is the primary consequence of a contact lens with high modulus?
What is the primary consequence of a contact lens with high modulus?
What is the primary purpose of assessing the wettability of a contact lens?
What is the primary purpose of assessing the wettability of a contact lens?
What is the primary benefit of using contact lenses with UV protection?
What is the primary benefit of using contact lenses with UV protection?
What is the primary characteristic of a contact lens with high lubricity?
What is the primary characteristic of a contact lens with high lubricity?
What is the primary reason why a patient with dry eye may benefit from a contact lens with better wettability and lubricity?
What is the primary reason why a patient with dry eye may benefit from a contact lens with better wettability and lubricity?
What is the primary purpose of recording the patient's contact lens specification?
What is the primary purpose of recording the patient's contact lens specification?
What is the primary consequence of a contact lens that dehydrates over time?
What is the primary consequence of a contact lens that dehydrates over time?
What is the primary reason why a practitioner should not fit themselves with contact lenses?
What is the primary reason why a practitioner should not fit themselves with contact lenses?
