A Survey of UK Eye Care Practitioners Regarding the Importance of the Tear Film in Contact Lens Wear.

by Kate Young | Sep 13, 2017 | News

Dear Practitioner, Currently there is limited information on eye care practitioners’ perceptions of the role of the tear film in contact lens fitting and wear. From a clinical point of view, we are trying to discover what factors are considered in relation to...

M.E.D. Surgical

by Kate Young | Jul 29, 2017 | News

MCQs Contact Lens day 2017 – Keratoconus and Cross Linking

by Kate Young | Jul 11, 2017 | Multiple Choice Questions

1)  What is the prevalence of Keratoconus?A -1.3 per 10,000B – 8.6 per 10,000C – 11.3 per 10,000D – 86 per 10,000     2)  In diagnosis, which is not a clinical sign of Keratoconus?A – Corneal thickening    B...

MCQs Contact Lens Day 2017 – Meeting the needs of today’s Digital Lifestyles

by Kate Young | Jul 11, 2017 | Multiple Choice Questions

1)  What % of 18-29 year olds spend 9 hours or more a day on digital devices?A-  20-29B – 30-39C – 40-49D – 50+  2)  Which is not an underlying cause of digital eye fatigue?A – Decreased accommodative burden due to sustained...

Through your Patients’ Eyes – the emotional rollercoaster of being a contact lens wearer by Jonathon Bench

by Kate Young | May 30, 2017 | Multiple Choice Questions

1.  How many sight tests take place in the UK in each year?   a. 10 million b. 22million c. 30million     2.  How many ‘new’ contact lens fits are there per year?   a. 540 000 b. 600 000 c. 720 000     3. How many...