CONTACT LENS PRACTICE PEARLS
Discover the latest innovations in specialty contact lens fitting, advancements in myopia management, and progress in managing the ocular surface over the past year.
By
MADISON MOSS, OD
January 1, 2025
Clinical Scorecard: CONTACT LENS PRACTICE PEARLS
At a Glance
Category Detail
Condition Specialty Contact Lens Fitting and Myopia Management Key Mechanisms Advancements in lens design technology and dry eye treatment options Target Population Patients requiring specialty contact lenses and myopia management Care Setting Optometry practices
Key Highlights
Increased accessibility of advanced lens design equipment in practices Myopia management options are becoming standard of care Integration of dry eye services is crucial for contact lens success Digital design technology streamlines the fitting process New treatments for dry eye are available and can be administered by lens fitters Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Utilize corneoscleral mapping devices for accurate fitting Management
Implement myopia management strategies including low-concentration atropine Monitoring & Follow-up
Regularly assess ocular surface health to prevent contact lens dropout Risks
Monitor for dryness and discomfort associated with contact lens wear Patient & Prescribing Data
Young myopes and patients with dry eye conditions
Multiple treatment options for myopia and dry eye are now available
Clinical Best Practices
Incorporate dry eye treatments into contact lens fitting protocols Stay updated on advancements in specialty lens technology Educate patients on the importance of myopia management References
