Contact lens fitting 2Laajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students can explain the transmission and prevention of microbial infections regarding contact lens wearers as well as apply this knowledge to their work. They are able to differentiate the signs of contact lens complications, symptoms and options for treatment. Students know how to use the classification scales in assessing the state of health in the anterior eye, and can identify requisites and impediments to the use of contact lenses based on their preliminary examination. Students can clean and take care of contact lenses, and they know the most common contact lens solutions and their effective substances. Students can choose the suitable lens type, soft or rigid, for their client as well as insert and remove contact lenses. They can assess the fit and suitability of soft contact lenses, and they can give the proper instructions for the client how to use and take care of the lenses.

Content

Aseptic techniques in contact lens fitting, contact lens complications, classification scales, contraindications and indications for use, taking care of contact lenses, selecting and fitting lenses, instructions on use.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students master professional concepts, and they justify their choices using the comprehensive knowledge base, based on the client’s needs. Students assess systematically the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment as well as apply working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics as well as commit themselves to the group, enhancing its functioning.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base. They also assess and develop their own functioning systematically.

Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment. They also apply working methods flexibly and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of various situations, and in their work they commit themselves to the code of professional conduct.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base, in changing environments. They also assess their own functioning and produce knowledge to develop their operating environment.

Students act independently and professionally and develop their working and operating environments together with other actors.

Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of complex and unpredictable situations. Their work develops and renews professional procedures and practices.