The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) is focusing on building confidence with contact lens use in its latest edition of Contact Lens Update.
In a statement promoting the edition, Canada’s CORE said global prescribing rates remained relatively low, despite an increasing number of multifocal contact lens options being available.
This was primarily due to perceived fitting challenges in the category, it said.
Issue 80 of Contact Lens Update would provide insights and tips for eyecare practitioners to build greater confidence in recommending multifocal lenses and to aid successful wearer adoption.
“Multifocal soft contact lenses have been available for decades, however their penetration into the market remains low, despite more advanced products being introduced over that time,” said Ms Jill Woods, head of Clinical Research at CORE.
“These lenses are available in a wide range of powers, including astigmatic corrections, and in various materials. They also come in different replacement schedules, including daily disposable options.
“These innovations present an opportunity to fit more of the presbyopic population than ever before, yet many patients are unaware of the possibility. Contact Lens Update Issue 80 is designed to help overcome the profession’s cautiousness – rooted in legacy concerns about fitting time and a fear of failure – by presenting new research that can be directly translated into better patient care and satisfaction.”
Also featured is Prof James S. Wolffsohn, Professor of Optometry and the head of the School of Optometry at Aston University, who writes the issue’s opening editorial.
He presents a comprehensive overview of the BCLA CLEAR (Continued Learning Evidence-based Academic Reports) presbyopia initiative, providing an update on current knowledge and management of the condition.
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