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Viewpoint: A fitting guide for contact lenses

In rereading Dr. Resnick's column, I was reminded of the many action steps provided in this, OM’s Annual Contact Lenses issue.

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  • Jennifer Kirby, managing editor

  • January 1, 2025

  • 2 min

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    Dr. Susan Resnick's article emphasizes upgrading patients' contact lenses as a top priority for 2024.

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    Proactive lubrication and proper lid hygiene are essential for optimizing the ocular surface and enhancing contact lens comfort.

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    Dr. Denise Burns-LeGros provides five questions to help practitioners decide on fitting specialty contact lenses.

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    Transforming waiting rooms into patient education centers can increase patient engagement with contact lens options.

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    Online exclusives offer additional insights on contact lens practices, including staff influence and scleral lens prescribing.

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Viewpoint: A fitting guide for contact lenses

  • by Jennifer Kirby, managing editor

  • January 1, 2025

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