Contact Lens Complications and Resolutions
Author: Debra Bennett, ABOC, NCLE-AC
Debra Bennett has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. The content and format of this course is presented without commercial bias and does not claim superiority of any commercial product or service.
Course Description
A patient can experience complications at any time during contact lens use. It is vital to determine if these complications can be self-limiting or if they can potentially lead to vision loss. Since contact lens complications can constitute a public health problem, this course covers quick, efficient assessment and treatment by an eye care professional (ECP).
Course Objectives
- Identify numerous contact lens complications
- Recognize the physiological signs and symptoms of complications
- Analyze the causes that lead to potential complications
- Assess the best course of action to correct a complication
- Determine appropriate follow-up care
- Apply the proper treatment and discussions with the patient
Course Assessment
There is a 40-question test at the end of the course. A successful passing score of 80% is required on all ABO-NCLE continuing education courses in order to earn the designated number of credits. You will know your grade instantly after completing the course.