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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?
