Contact Lenses

Learning Objectives:

Demonstrate the ability to educate patients on successful and healthy contact lens (CL) wear. This includes:

  1. Mastering the application and removal of soft and gas permeable contact lenses on oneself and others.
  2. Gaining hands-on experience with the handling and insertion of scleral lenses.
  3. 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.