Learning Objectives:
Demonstrate the ability to educate patients on successful and healthy contact lens (CL) wear. This includes:
- Mastering the application and removal of soft and gas permeable contact lenses on oneself and others.
- Gaining hands-on experience with the handling and insertion of scleral lenses.
- Discussing appropriate cleaning solutions and promoting compliance with proper contact lens care, cleaning, wearing time and hygiene practices.
Candidates must come to workshop with a set of fitted GP lens and a signed waiver.
Participation is mandatory. Only participants with a verified medical condition will be exempt. A medical note from the diagnosing health professional must be submitted to the CAO prior to the workshop.
Requests must be submitted to CAO at least 10 days before the workshop.