الفصل الأول: مقدمة إلى تكنولوجيا العدسات اللاصقة الجزء الأول
Chapter 1 introduction to contact lenses part 1
Objectives
 Contact lens (CL) principle.
 Optics of CL
 Uses of Contact lenses (optical and non-optical).
 Preliminary evaluation of CL patient
 Role of the ophthalmic assistant and technician in CL practice

Course description
To provide training for the Ophthalmic Technician in Contact lenses, their different types, materials and the technology used in its manufacturing.
Course knowledge
By the end of this course the trainee will be able to:
• Explain the design and concept of contact lenses.
• Identify different types and materials of contact lenses and recognize their different applications in ophthalmic practice.
• Know the precautions and complications of contact lens use and instruct the patients about them effectively.
• Demonstrate different manufacturing processes of CL and its use in CL practice.
Course skills
By the end of this course the trainee will be able to:
• Apply the knowledge of contact lens design and material in clinical practice.
• Compare the different materials and designs of contact lens.
• Confirm the power and calculation of contact lenses and formulate their design to fit the patient‘s needs.

By the end of this course the trainee will be able to:
• Assess patients for contact lens wear and select the proper lens material and design to suit their needs.
• Perform fitting of contact lenses and insertion and removal techniques.
• Carry out proper contact lens care, evaluation, and disposal.
• Manage a contact lens dispensing office professionally.

By the end of this course the trainee will be able to:
• Communicate the uses and precautions of contact lenses clearly and competently.
• Respond to patients‘ inquiries and frequent questions.
• Provide proper advice concerning contact lens wear and complications.

1. Introduction
 Contact lens (CL) development.
 Optics of CL
 Uses of Contact lenses (optical and non-optical).
 Preliminary evaluation of CL patient
 Role of the ophthalmic assistant and technician in CL practice
2. Rigid Gas-Permeable (RGP) contact lenses
 Introduction to RGP lenses
 Material of RGP lenses
 Design of RGP lens
 Fitting of RGP lens and adjustments
 Evaluation of RGP lens
 Insertion and removal of RGP lens
 RGP lens care and Patient education
 RGP lens complications and Problem solving.
3. Soft Contact lenses:
 Introduction to soft lenses.
 Material of soft lenses
 Manufacturing process of soft lenses
 Selection of soft lens and adjustments
 Inspection of soft lens
 Insertion and removal technique for soft lens
 Soft lens care and Patient education
 Soft lens complications and Problem solving.
4. Innovations and advanced techniques of Contact lenses
 Toric contact Lenses
 Presbyopia correction (Bifocal, Multifocal & diffractive CL)
 Tinted (colored) Contact lenses
 Manufacturing and modifications
 Practice recommendations
الفرقة الثانية شعبة البصريات الترم الثاني
مقرر تكنولوجيا العدسات اللاصقة
شرح الأستاذ الدكتور/ إمام زكريا
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