11.30am - 12.30pm
Sponsor Session
LECTURE & DISCUSSION: Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF): What’s all the fuss about? - Positive Impact
CPD
2

Lecture and discussion

CPD ref: C-102714

Description: The session will include a presentation and several discussions. The topics covered by the presentation include:
- Understanding the different designs of Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) multifocal contact lenses currently available
- To understand how the optics of EDOF contact lenses work
- To understand the benefits of EDOF contact lenses for presbyopia patients including Astigmatic presbyopes
To understand the benefits of EDOF contact lenses for myopia management
- How to explain this new generation of contact lenses to your patients
- How to fit patients with EDOF contact lenses of various designs 

Target audience: OO/CLO

Domains and learning outcomes

Communication

s.2 Communicate effectively with patients

  • To understand how to explain effectively a new generation of contact lenses to presbyopic patients.
  • To understand how to explain effectively a new generation of contact lenses and their options, when managing myopia.

Clinical practice

s.5 Keep your knowledge and skills up to date

  • Understanding the different designs of Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) multifocal contact lenses currently available.

s.7 Conduct appropriate assessments, examinations, treatments and referrals

  • To understand how the optics of EDOF contact lenses work.
  • To understand the benefits of EDOF contact lenses for presbyopic patients.
  • To understand the benefits of EDOF contact lenses for myopia management.
  • How to fit patients with EDOF contact lenses of various designs.

Speaker

Philip Thompson FBDO CL MBCLA

Professional Services Director, Positive Impact

With 40 years of experience in the optical industry, Phil has worked on various projects for Positive Impact over the last 8 years. As Professional Services Director he is involved in the SynergEyes range of Hybrid Contact Lenses as well as PI’s Dry Eye Zone including Punctal Occlusion, Inflammadry and Hydramed range of drops and supplements. Since February 2019, Positive Impact was selected as the supplier and now distributor of NaturalVue Multifocal 1 Day disposable lenses and Phil is involved in direct one to one training on fitting this product.