Domain Track Title :CONTACT LENS

Track Total Credits ( T-P-P) 4+0+0

Courses Division( list all divisions):

Domain Track Objectives:

1. Understand the basics of contact lenses
2. List the important properties of contact lenses
3. Finalise the CL design for various kinds of  patients
4. Recognize various types of fitting

5. Explain all the procedures to patient
6. Identify and manage the adverse effects of contact lens

Domain Track Learning Outcomes:

1. Attain clear idea on the basics of contact lenses and  properties of contact lenses
2. Ability to finalizethe CL design for various kinds of  patients and Recognize various types of fitting.
3. Ability to identify and manage the adverse effects of contact lens
4. Ability to fit and Explain all the procedures of Contact Lens fitting to patient

Session 1 

Topic : Introduction to contact lenses

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-2-INTRO.-TO-CLS.pdf

Session 2

Topic : Definition, Classification/ Types of CLS

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-2-INTRO.-TO-CLS-2.pdf

Reference - 2.2.

Session 3

Topic : History of Contact Lenses

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-2-INTRO.-TO-CLS.pdf

Reference -  2.1.

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Session 4 

Topic : Optics of Contact Lenses

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-2-INTRO.-TO-CLS.pdf

Reference - 2.3.

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Session 5

Topic : Review of Anatomy & physiology of Tear film,  Cornea, Lids & conjunctiva

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-1-ANT.-SEG.-OF-EYE.pdf

Reference - 1.1. 

Tear film : 1.F &II.B , Cornea 1.A & II.A,  : Lids : 1.G & II.B.4 Conjunctiva : 1.B

Session 6

Topic : Introduction to CL materials, Properties of CL materials

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-2-INTRO.-TO-CLS.pdf

Reference - 2.2.

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Session 7

Topic : Physiological (DK, lonicity, Water content), Physical (Elasticity, Tensile strength, Rigidity)

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-2-INTRO.-TO-CLS-2.pdf

Reference - 2.2 (I - IV)

Session 8

Topic :Optical (Transmission, Refractive index)

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-2-INTRO.-TO-CLS-2.pdf

Reference - 2.2(III)

Session 9

Topic : Indications and Contraindications of CLs

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Session 10

Topic : Parameters/ Designs of Contact Lenses & Terminology

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Session 11

Topic : RGP contact Lens materials

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2-introduction-to-cls.pdf

Reference - 2.2

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Session 12

Topic : Manufacturing Rigid and Soft Contact Lenses- various methods

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-2-INTRO.-TO-CLS.pdf

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Session 13

Topic : Pre-fitting examination

PPT 1 : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-1-ANT.-SEG.-OF-EYE.pdf

Reference - 1.3

PPT 1 : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-4-EXAM.-OF-CL-PTT..pdf

Reference - 4.1

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Session 14

Topic : Correction of Astigmatism with RGP lens

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-3-CL-FITTING.pdf

Reference - 3.3. & 3.7.

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Session 15

Topic : Types of fit- Steep, Flat, Optimum- on spherical cornea with spherical lenses

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-3-CL-FITTING.pdf

Reference - 3.2.

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Session 16

Topic : Types of fit- Steep, Flat, Optimum- on Toric cornea with spherical lenses

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-3-CL-FITTING.pdf

Reference - 3.2

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Session 17

Topic : Calculation and finalising Contact lens parameters, Ordering of contact Lenses- writing a prescription,  Checking and verifying Contact lenses

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Session 18

Topic :Common Handling Instructions,  Insertion & Removal Techniques of CLs

PPT 1 : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-3-CL-FITTING.pdf

Reference - 3.1.

PPT 2 : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-4-EXAM.-OF-CL-PTT..pdf

Reference - 4.3.

Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4ad2YQOxRU

Session 19

Topic : Do’s and Don’ts

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Session 20

Topic : Care and Maintenance of CLs

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-5-CM.pdf

Reference  - 5.1 to 5.5

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Session 21

Topic :Cleaning agents & Importance,  Rinsing agents & Importance

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-5-CM.pdf

Reference - 5.1 to 5.5

Session 22

Topic :Disinfecting agents & importance ; Lubricating & Enzymatic cleaners

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-5-CM.pdf

Reference - 5.1 to 5.5

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Session 23

Topic :Follow up visit examination

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-4-EXAM.-OF-CL-PTT..pdf

Reference : 4.3 & 4.4.

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Session 24

Topic : Care and Maintenance of CLs

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-5-CM.pdf

Reference - 5.1 to 5.5

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Session 25

Topic :SCL Materials & Review of manufacturing techniques

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-3-CL-FITTING.pdf

Reference - 3.5

Session 26

Topic :Comparison of RGP vs. SCL

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Session 27

Topic :Pre-fitting considerations for SCL

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Session 28

Topic :Fitting philosophies for SCL

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Session 29

Topic :Fit assessment in Soft Contact Lenses: Types of fit-Steep, Flat, Optimum

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Session 30

Topic :Disposable lenses

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Session 31

Topic :Advantages and availability of Soft Toric CL

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Session 32

Topic :Soft Toric CL

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Session 33

Topic :Stabilization techniques

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Session 34

Topic :Parameter selection,  Fitting assessment

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Session 35

Topic : Complications of Soft lenses

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IACLE-5-CM.pdf

Reference -  5.5

Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqPfkhmPzF0

Session 36

Topic :Therapeutic contact Lens

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/SPCL-CL.pdf

Session 37

Topic : Aphakia

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/SPCL-CL.pdf

Reference - 8.4

Session 38

Topic :Pediatric

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/SPCL-CL.pdf

Reference - 8.3.

Session 39

Topic :Post refractive surgery

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/SPCL-CL.pdf 

Reference : 8.6

Session 40

Topic : Management of Presbyopia with Contact lenses

PPT : http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/SPCL-CL.pdf

Reference - 8.2.

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