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Contact Lenses: Fitting Children, Part 1 - Considerations for the optometrist, child and family (Non-interactive)

CPD Ref: C-102415

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2024

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


In part one of this two-part course, we hear from three child patients and their parents about their experiences getting started with contact lenses and how they manage them in daily life. We also hear from two optometrists about fitting contact lenses in children and the benefits that contact lenses can provide. 

Topics: Prevalence, benefits and perceived barriers to contact lens wear in children, Quality of life, Microbial keratitis, Soft contact lenses, Rigid gas permeable lenses, Orthokeratology, Anisometropia, Amblyopia, Nystagmus, Myopia management, Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, Contact lens handling.

Category: CPD courses
Contact Lenses: Fitting Children, Part 2 - How to make the process a success (Interactive)

This interactive CPD version of Contact Lenses: Fitting Children, Part 2 - How to make the process a success with CPD Ref C-102590, expired on 4 December 2023. If you have completed this version, you can print your certificate here.


Contact Lenses: Fitting Children, Part 2 - How to make the process a success has been reissued as an non-interactive CPD course with CPD Ref C-107674 here.


Contact Lenses: Fitting Children, Part 2 - How to make the process a success (Non-interactive)

CPD Ref: C-107674

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2024

Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism


In the second part of this two-part course, our experts discuss what you need to consider before fitting a child with contact lenses. They also give helpful advice on how to educate children and their parents about contact lenses and discuss the legal aspects to bear in mind when fitting contact lenses to younger patients.

Topics: Contact lens compliance, Microbial keratitis, Communicating with children, Management of contact lens wear risks, Contact lens teach appointment, Legal considerations of fitting children with contact lenses.

Category: CPD courses