Practical Skills PS14

To assess a patient clinically, in OPD and elsewhere, in particular to:

TITLEUSE OF THERAPEUTIC BANDAGE CONTACT LENSES

Code

PS14

Learning Outcome

  • Determine appropriate size of bandage contact lens to use.
  • Fit a therapeutic bandage contact lens.
  • Know the risks involved and how to limit these.

Assessment

DOPS Portfolio Part 2 FRCOphth 

Assessor

DOPS can be completed by an appropriately trained nurse

Target Year of Achievement

Year 3

Related Learning Outcomes

Overview

  • Be aware of how to access therapeutic bandage contact lens in your department, including out of normal hours.

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