key takeaways from the nordic contact lens forum 2019 · 2019-05-13 · to avoid high myopia that...
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Key takeaways from the Nordic Contact Lens forum 2019
Erik RobertstadMyopia Management in practice
Erik Robertstad – Myopia Management in practice
The changing factor is the environment. The increased prevalence of myopia in many parts of the world does not have a genetic cause The fastest growth of axial length in myopia occurs prior to onset and the first years after onset
Low hyperopia in young children is a risk factor for myopia
Optometrists should be proactive and inform parents about myopia management
To reduce risk of future eye disease To maintain future occupational opportunities To avoid high myopia that affect quality of life
John PhillipsMyopia Management -
basis of optical myopia control methods
John Phillips – Myopia Management - basis of optical myopia control methods
Main Take-aways Low-dose atropine slows refractive changes, but has little effect on abnormal eye growth. Atropine is not universally prescriptible Myopic defocus applied to the retina slows eye growth in humans
MiSight, and a variety of other Soft CL designs (and OrthoK) slow myopia progression about equally (~ 45-50%)
Soft CLs are initially quicker, easier & less expensive than OrthoK OrthoK gives unaided vision during the day (major advantage)
Potential to improve efficacy of OK with multifocal optics Pressing need to develop spectacle-based methods
Peter IvinsMultifocal contact lenses - Are we nearly there yet?
Peter Ivins – Multifocal contact lenses - Are we nearly there yet?
Top ten takeaways
Rebecca KorteniusSocial Media
Rebecca Kortenius – Social Media
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Karen Walsh
LyndonJones
1 day SiHys: the best of both worlds
Lyndon Jones & Karen Walsh 1 day SiHys: the best of both worlds
Summary: 1 day silicone hydrogels, the best of both worlds?
SiHy materials provide more oxygen to the eye than hydrogelshave eliminated hypoxic complicationsIndividuals vary in their oxygen requirements and some require the levels afforded by SiHyhigh oxygen requirements; thicker lenses; long wearing times; napsSiHy materials have substantially evolved over the past 20 years
1 day disposable CLs provide the safest and most convenient form of CL wearSiHy are under-utilised in 1 day disposable wear
Lyndon Jones & Karen Walsh 1 day SiHys: the best of both worlds
Summary: using the new insights on 1 day silicone hydrogel fitting to ensure patient expectations are met
Your patients want you to recommend the healthiest options1
1) Silicone hydrogel lenses. 2018. YouGovPlc. Total sample size was 1520 adults who wear contact lenses. Fieldwork undertaken Mar 26th-Apr 3rd 2018. Survey carried out online
Don’t guess at your patient’s budget: let them make an informed choice after hearing all the options
Get lenses on eye in a contact lens trial to enable the patient to make an informed choice
James WolffsohnMultifocal contact lenses –
presbyopia fitting, are we there yet?
James Wolffsohn – Multifocal contact lenses – presbyopia fitting, are we there yet?
James Wolffsohn – Optimising Prescribing
Prepare early
Educate
Ocular surface health
Best option(s) + prepare for future
Process, not an event
Consider mix and match strategy
Enhancing near vision, so demonstrate first