Contact Lenses for All Generations - Nebraska Optometric 所有代-内布拉斯加验光配镜的隐形眼镜.ppt

Characteristics: Age 50 and above Only 11% wear CL Already wear multifocals or reading glasses Characteristics: Learned technology in late 20s/early 30s Need for near correction 80% interested in multifocal CL Visual Signs: (Similar to Eps) Moving reading material away Use of bright lights Avoiding small print ? Best Candidates: Good motivation Realistic expectations Healthy ocular surface Educate and set realistic expectations Present treatment options Mono.= Talking w/ one person at a time Multi.= Talking w/ one person in a crowd Treat any underlying DES Use SiHy CL to increase O2 Best treatment options: Multifocal CL - Daily or Planned Replacement Monovision - Daily or Planned Replacement Distance + Single Vision Near rx. ? Any ???? * Any Others?? * * * Ages 10-12 * Dailies perfect for PT wearers. Special occasions, Wkend trip, Wedding, Swimming/Beach vaca , Sports One Month Continuous wear perfect for Erratic schedules, New moms, Shift workers, Frequent travelers, Firefighters/EMS/Police officers * Those starting to experience presbyopic symptoms, but currently untreated * They do NOT complain of blur * Emotions vary from denial, disbelief, anger and sadness * Don’t see themselves as old, but their changing vision makes them feel old for the first time * Use conversation starters... “Have you ever thought about wearing contacts?” or “Many people like wearing contacts for activities like sports, would you like to try them today?” Include both the parent AND the child in the conversation Optometric Staff must show patience and care during the initial fitting/training Send kids home with wear/care instructions On-line resources from CL manufacturers Sign up for Acu-minder Give the kids a way to communicate with the office…email or cell # they can text Short Attention Spans (Keep exam process simple) Small Palpebral Fissures