Evaluation of the Candidate for Contact Lenses
1. Reasons for interest in contact lens wear
● Cosmesis
● Sports and hobbies
● High refractive error, irregular corneas, and/or poor refractive surgery outcomes
● Improved vision
2. Personal hygiene
3. Psychological and physical condition
4. Work environment
5. Manual dexterity
6. Financial cost
7. Patient expectations
8. Recognition by the user of:
● Risks and cautionary measures
● Importance of lens care
● Importance of follow-up
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Contact lens