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Which of the following is NOT a potential risk associated with wearing contact lenses?
Which of the following is NOT a potential risk associated with wearing contact lenses?
What is the FDA's classification for contact lenses?
What is the FDA's classification for contact lenses?
What is the purpose of the Contact Lens Lecture mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the Contact Lens Lecture mentioned in the text?
What is the range of lens diameters for contact lenses?
What is the range of lens diameters for contact lenses?
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Which reason is NOT reported for contact lens dropouts?
Which reason is NOT reported for contact lens dropouts?
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What is the main drawback associated with overnight closed eye situations?
What is the main drawback associated with overnight closed eye situations?
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What does the practitioner evaluate before initiating any corrective modality or therapeutic intervention?
What does the practitioner evaluate before initiating any corrective modality or therapeutic intervention?
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What is the classification of contact lenses based on their wearing schedule?
What is the classification of contact lenses based on their wearing schedule?
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What are two different applications of contact lens wear mentioned in the text?
What are two different applications of contact lens wear mentioned in the text?
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Which category is NOT mentioned as a type of lens material for contact lenses?
Which category is NOT mentioned as a type of lens material for contact lenses?
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What is the main concern associated with contact lenses mentioned in the text?
What is the main concern associated with contact lenses mentioned in the text?
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Who is listed as the Instructor of Record for the course?
Who is listed as the Instructor of Record for the course?
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In which publication will the Lecture Outline be posted?
In which publication will the Lecture Outline be posted?
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What is distributed in the Lab sessions?
What is distributed in the Lab sessions?
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Which year saw the National outbreak of Acanthamoeba keratitis associated with use of a contact lens solution?
Which year saw the National outbreak of Acanthamoeba keratitis associated with use of a contact lens solution?
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What is the main topic of the article 'Risky Behaviors for contact lens–related eye infections among adults and adolescents'?
What is the main topic of the article 'Risky Behaviors for contact lens–related eye infections among adults and adolescents'?
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What is the primary purpose of fitting a foreign object (CL) that causes ocular inflammation and corneal infection?
What is the primary purpose of fitting a foreign object (CL) that causes ocular inflammation and corneal infection?
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What is mentioned as a reason for Soft lenses being newer to the market?
What is mentioned as a reason for Soft lenses being newer to the market?
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What is the primary purpose of the pre-fitting exam for contact lenses?
What is the primary purpose of the pre-fitting exam for contact lenses?
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Which factor is NOT considered during the pre-fitting exam for contact lenses?
Which factor is NOT considered during the pre-fitting exam for contact lenses?
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What is the average horizontal visible iris diameter (HVID) measured during the clinical data assessment?
What is the average horizontal visible iris diameter (HVID) measured during the clinical data assessment?
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How does the lens wear environment impact the success of wearing contact lenses?
How does the lens wear environment impact the success of wearing contact lenses?
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What is the purpose of measuring the vertical aperture in the pre-fitting exam?
What is the purpose of measuring the vertical aperture in the pre-fitting exam?
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What is the average pupil size measured under subdued illumination during clinical data assessment?
What is the average pupil size measured under subdued illumination during clinical data assessment?
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Why is it important to assess the systemic health of the patient during the pre-fitting exam?
Why is it important to assess the systemic health of the patient during the pre-fitting exam?
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What factor is used to determine if there are other options for swimmers regarding contact lens wear?
What factor is used to determine if there are other options for swimmers regarding contact lens wear?
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What visual aspect is evaluated through bio-microscopy ocular tissue assessment?
What visual aspect is evaluated through bio-microscopy ocular tissue assessment?
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What does measuring the vertical aperture help determine?
What does measuring the vertical aperture help determine?
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What is the primary reason for not always being a good candidate for refractive surgery, even if one is a good candidate for contact lenses?
What is the primary reason for not always being a good candidate for refractive surgery, even if one is a good candidate for contact lenses?
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Which condition complicates both cosmetic and therapeutic contact lens wear due to decreased aqueous production?
Which condition complicates both cosmetic and therapeutic contact lens wear due to decreased aqueous production?
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In the context of contact lens wear, which condition may require therapeutic wear of 'Rigid Scleral' lenses to protect ocular tissue?
In the context of contact lens wear, which condition may require therapeutic wear of 'Rigid Scleral' lenses to protect ocular tissue?
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What systemic medical condition complicates both cosmetic and therapeutic contact lens wear due to decreased aqueous production?
What systemic medical condition complicates both cosmetic and therapeutic contact lens wear due to decreased aqueous production?
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Which ocular condition complicates 'cosmetic' contact lens wear due to ocular dryness?
Which ocular condition complicates 'cosmetic' contact lens wear due to ocular dryness?
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What aspect is crucial in determining whether the risk of lens wear is worth the reward?
What aspect is crucial in determining whether the risk of lens wear is worth the reward?
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Which condition complicates 'cosmetic' contact lens wear due to incomplete lid closure?
Which condition complicates 'cosmetic' contact lens wear due to incomplete lid closure?
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'Therapeutic' contact lens wear may be needed for which condition due to extensive corneal vascularization?
'Therapeutic' contact lens wear may be needed for which condition due to extensive corneal vascularization?
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'Cosmetic' contact lens wear is complicated by allergies to environmental antigens and chronic or acute blepharitis. What further complicates this condition?
'Cosmetic' contact lens wear is complicated by allergies to environmental antigens and chronic or acute blepharitis. What further complicates this condition?
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What type of solution sensitivity is immediate upon lens insertion and may lead to discomfort?
What type of solution sensitivity is immediate upon lens insertion and may lead to discomfort?
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