OPTM X503 - Compliance, Hygiene, and Complications: Oh My! How to Keep Contact Lens Bugs at Bay
This lecture will discuss evidence-based clinical practices and recommendations that minimize infectious and inflammatory contact lens-associated complications. The discussion will include disinfection and cleaning systems, storage cases, and lens accessories for both soft and hard contact lenses. This lecture will briefly review some of the most common contact lens-associated complications associated with poor lens care. Finally, we will cover recommendations for handling and storage of multi-patient use diagnostic contact lenses.
Delivery Options
Online, Self-Paced : This course is available fully online with no scheduled class sessions or fixed due dates. You can start coursework at any time and work through it independently at your own pace, within the timeframe designated. Online modules may include readings, lecture videos, assignments, quizzes and more.
Time to Completion
This course is projected to take 2 hour(s) to complete.
Course Completion Requirements
Learners must achieve a perfect score to earn a certificate.
Technology Requirements
The following is recommended:
- Reliable internet connection
- The current and previous major releases of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox
What You'll Learn
- To become familiar with common contact lens cleaning and disinfection products, including which products are recommended for different contact lens materials.
- To understand the best practices related to contact lens hygiene and how best to communicate these practices to patients.
- To understand the types of patient behaviors that increase the risk of developing a contact lens-associated adverse event.
- To recognize the different types of contact lens-associated adverse events with specific focus on infectious events.
- To become familiar with the ISO standards and how they may apply to general optometric practice.
What You'll Earn
- Compliance, Hygiene, and Complications: Oh My! How to Keep Contact Lens Bugs at Bay certificate of completion from the College of Optometry.
Additional Information
Instructor: Kelsy Steele, OD, MS, FAAO
COPE: 87015-CL
Contact Us
For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or course records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.
For questions about course details contact CE@optometry.osu.edu.