General

 Professional ConductOcular examinationOcular DiseaseOcular Disease

No CPD Points

 


In this edition, we will explore the recent developments in eye tracking technology, discussing both the clinical and commercial applications of the technique. First, we investigate the future of contact lens material technology and listen in to a debate between leading experts in the contact lens field.

New Thinking in Avoiding Contact Lens Related Infection: Professor Philip Morgan, Professor Curtis Dobson & Dr Bianca Price

Eye Tracking Technology: David Thomson & Polly Dulley

Last published: August 2017

    ◄Learning objectivesUnit 2 - Eye tracking technology (~16 mins)►

    Unit 1 - New thinking in avoiding contact lens related infection (~23 mins)

    Unit 1 - New thinking in avoiding contact lens related infection (~23 mins)

    Professor Philip Morgan, Professor Curtis Dobson and Dr Bianca Price 

    Contact lenses and their care have evolved greatly over the last few decades. However, wearers can still be troubled by symptoms of ocular irritation, a major reason for people dropping out of lens wear. Tear film constituents are known to deposit on and within the contact lens material contributing to these concerns. Clinical researchers, lens designers and lens manufacturers are trying to find new ways to address this. Researchers at the University of Manchester have been looking at tear film proteins and how they might be exploited to prevent contact lens infection and inflammation. Professor Philip Morgan, Professor Curtis Dobson and Dr Bianca Price discuss their recent research.

    • References
      Omali, N. B., Subbaraman, L. N., Coles-Brennan, C., Fadli, Z. & Jones, L. W. Biological and Clinical Implications of Lysozyme Deposition on Soft Contact Lenses. Optometry and vision science: official publication of the American Academy of Optometry 92, 750–757 (2015).
      Subbaraman, L. N., Glasier, M.-A., Varikooty, J., Srinivasan, S. & Jones, L. Protein deposition and clinical symptoms in daily wear of etafilcon lenses. Optometry and vision science: official publication of the American Academy of Optometry 89, 1450–1459 (2012).
      Suwala, M., Glasier, M.-A., Subbaraman, L. N. & Jones, L. Quantity and conformation of lysozyme deposited on conventional and silicone hydrogel contact lens materials using an in vitro model. Eye & Contact Lens: Science & Clinical Practice 33, 138–143 (2007).
      Subbaraman, L. N., Glasier, M.-A., Senchyna, M., Sheardown, H. & Jones, L. Kinetics of in vitro lysozyme deposition on silicone hydrogel, PMMA, and FDA groups I, II, and IV contact lens materials. Curr Eye Res 31, 787–796 (2006).
      Wright, E. A. et al. Preservation of human tear protein structure and function by a novel contact lens multipurpose solution containing protein-stabilizing agents. 38, 36–42 (2012).
    ◄Learning objectivesUnit 2 - Eye tracking technology (~16 mins)►