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

CPD Ref: C-102415

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CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 30 September 2025

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


In the first part of this two-part course, three children and their parents share their experiences with starting contact lens wear and managing it in daily life. We also hear from two optometrists about the process of fitting contact lenses in children and the benefits they 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 (Non-interactive)

CPD Ref: C-107674

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CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 30 September 2025

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