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Subject 'Contact Lens Fitting'

Name in Estonian: Kontaktläätsede sobitamine

Year:   2020/2021    2021/2022    

State code4OFK20/KS
Study languageEstonian
Chair
Credit points 5 ECTS
Grading method Distinctive (letters)

Aim

1. To acquire main principles about fitting contact lenses and about their maintenance.
2. To acquire knowledge about the use of different instruments for fitting and checking the fitting of contact lenses.
3. To acquire skills for teaching the handling of contact lenses and their maintenance.

Study outcome

1. Knows different types of contact lenses, and can recommend and fit them according to needs.
2. Is able to explain and teach the maintenance and handling of contact lenses to the user.
3. Is able to evaluate independently the problems arising from wearing contact lenses, analyse them and make adequate decisions.

Is taught in following curricula

2020: OP  
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