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Sound Optometry


Domains: Clinical Practice, Communication

No CPD Points


Welcome to Docet’s podcast Sound Optometry, hosted by Michelle Hanratty, an IP optometrist with 20 years’ experience on the high street and in hospital. Each month, with case studies and in-depth conversations, we will be exploring topics that matter the most to you as optometrists and are relevant for everyday practice.


Episode 19: Modern contact lens practice – the CLEAR way forward

This podcast brings some of the highlights of the BCLA Continued Learning Evidence-based Academic Report (CLEAR) to the Sound Optometry listener. 

The episode begins with Professor James Wolffsohn, the Executive Chair of the CLEAR and Head of Optometry at Aston University explaining why the reports were needed and how valuable a resource they are. Michelle Hanratty, IP optometrist and presenter is then joined by Neil Retallic, President of the British Contact Lens Association to discuss several aspects of the report and answer some questions that arose during a recent Docet webinar on the topic. 

Building up wearing time and recall periods for aftercare are just two of the points discussed and the conversation steers the listener to aspects of reports that can help to maximise fitting success and minimise contact lens wear drop out in the longer term.

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Last published: March 2023

    ◄Learning outcomesUnit 2 - Required reading (~25 min)►

    Unit 1 - Modern contact lens practice – the CLEAR way forward audio track (~29 min)

    Unit 1 - Modern contact lens practice – the CLEAR way forward audio track (~29 min)

    • Audio track

      Please listen to the podcast available here or through your preferred podcast listening app. Select the blue arrow at the bottom of the player to access various podcast apps.

    • Key Points
      • The scope of the BCLA CLEAR reports.
      • Key messages from the BCLA CLEAR reports.
      • Evidence based recommendations on fitting astigmatic and presbyopic patients.
      • Using the evidence to shape practice and maximise success in fitting contact lenses.
      • Adapting contact lens practice to reduce contact lens drop out.
    ◄Learning outcomesUnit 2 - Required reading (~25 min)►