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Communication                                                    

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This programme looks at the various refractive correction options available for presbyopes.

Through a mix of filmed patient scenarios and expert advice four areas are considered:

  • Stephen Freeman on spectacle frames and lenses
  • Keith Tempany on contact lenses
  • Dr Clare O'Donnell on correction with intraocular lenses and managing presbyopic patients following refractive laser surgery.

The case studies are used to consider the best refractive correction options available for older patients and show how the expert guidance can be used in practice.

Refractive Correction for Older Patients is part of Docet's Ageing Eye series and revisits some of the patient case studies introduced in the communication skills module.

First published: November 2015
Last reviewed: August 2024

    Unit 1 - Introduction (~1 min)►

    Learning outcomes

    Learning outcomes

    Communication 

    s.2 Communicate effectively with patients  

    • Able to explain effectively the best dispensing correction for their needs, to an older patient.


    Clinical Practice

    s.5 Keep your knowledge and skills up to date

    • Understand what lens materials, coatings, tints and designs are available and so able to advise an older patient what is most suitable for their needs.
    • Understand frame materials and their properties and so able to advise an older patient what is most suitable for their lifestyle.
    • Understand the range of contact lenses available for correcting presbyopes and how to improve the fitting success with multifocal contact lenses.
    • Understand current intraocular lens designs used to treat cataract patients and how to manage them in practice following surgery.

      Unit 1 - Introduction (~1 min)►