Introduction In 2005, the Department of Veterans Affairs awarded more than $1 billion for otologic-related disabilities—the majority of which were due to impulse noise exposures and blast injuries. The ear…
Overview Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health issue globally and in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) defines TBI as an insult (blow or…
Introduction Just as contact lenses (CLs) have become easier to fit over the past century, our knowledge base of the ocular response to lens wear has expanded exponentially over the…
Introduction The purpose of this chapter is to review a number of the clinical instruments that are of utility in the preliminary examination and ongoing care of contact lens patients….
Introduction After corneal surgery, contact lenses may be indicated to provide improved optical correction or therapeutic ocular surface protection. Optical indications include the correction of irregular or high regular astigmatism,…
Introduction One of the more perceived challenging areas within contact lens practice is fitting presbyopic patients with contact lenses to allow the majority of their visual requirements to be met…
Introduction The term ‘extended wear’ (EW) has generally been applied to describe the wear of contact lenses for periods in excess of 24 hours between removal, including sleep with the…
Introduction Patients are often lying when they say they have regularly taken the prescribed medicine . Hippocrates, 400 bc The issue that Hippocrates was highlighting was that of compliance –…
Introduction The quality of instruction and advice given to a patient contributes to the success or failure of the new wearer ( ). Therefore, the importance of the dispensing visit…
