9.40am - 10.40am
Sponsor Session
DISCUSSION WORKSHOP: Presbyopia: myths and mishaps - CooperVision
CPD
3

CPD ref: C-102553

Description: This session will look at current awareness and perception of presbyopia and presbyopic contact lens fittings amongst UK Eyecare practitioners as well as current attitudes to contact lens wearing among patients. It will address the most common misconceptions about presbyopia and presbyopic contact lens fitting in practice, the relevance of effective communication about presbyopia for patients and how to have effective conversations with patient’s about setting realistic expectations

Discussions will centre around perceived contact lens fitting difficulties and how these can be best approached in practice to equip for success.

Target audience: Optometrist, Dispensing optician, Contact lens optician

Domains and learning outcomes

Speciality CPD for CLOs

Clinical practice

s.5 Keep your knowledge and skills up to date

  • To address the most common misconceptions about presbyopia and presbyopic contact lens fitting in practice.

Communication

s.2 Communicate effectively with patients

  • The relevance of effective communication about presbyopia for patients.
  • How to have effective conversations with patient’s about setting realistic expectations.

Speaker

Corrina McElduff BSc MCOptom

Corrina is a qualified optometrist with over several years’ experience in both multiple and independent sectors. She has worked for numerous years as clinical lead for a group of clinical independent optometrists which involved policy making, education and training, and development of specialist contact lens clinics including myopia management. Corrina currently works as a Professional Services Consultant for CooperVision where she works closely with practices and eye care practitioners to deliver professionally led education and insight in to contact lens expertise and management. She is also currently a member of the BCLA council committee.