Insertion/Removal

taco test, examine edge of the lens

how do you check whether a soft contact lens is inside out?

when you fold the lens in half, the edges should not flare out

describe the taco test

examine edge of the lens, it should not curl out

what is the best way to tell if a soft contact lens is inverted?

observer

for lenses w/ inversion markings, you should be looking from the __________ side of the lens

sclera

where do you insert/remove a soft contact lens from ?

cornea

where do you insert/remove a GP?

have pt look opposite way from where the lens is & use the lids to recenter or remove the lens

describe how to recenter a GP on your pt

put your fingers at 12 & 6 o’clock on the lid margin & gently press lids back and together to get the lid edge under the lens edge

how do you remove a GP from your pt’s eye?

yes (recommend they also I/R on sclera though)

is it okay for your pt to I/R their soft contact lens directly on their cornea?

ask the pt to show you what they are doing to assess & correct

if your pt comes in & complains that their lenses are tearing a lot when they are inserting/removing, what should you do?

switched L&R lens, lens is inside out

if the pt is complaining of not being able to see well out of their lenses & discomfort, what might be the cause?

observer

inversion markings are seen from the _____ side

B+L

what is the inversion marking Bausch & Lomb uses?

123

what is the inversion marking J&J uses?

pts w/ small fissure sizes, pts w/ loose lids

what type of pts have a hard time removing a GP lens?

AT

what should you use if you cannot get the CL out?