Module 4 of 6
NIGHT LENS COLLECTION
Learning Outcomes
After completing this module you should:
- Know what packaging comes with NOCTURNAL™ lenses
- Know what solutions to prepare for your patient
- Be able to instruct on correct application
- Be able to instruct on correct removal
- Prepare your patient for their first night’s wear
NOCTURNAL™ UNBOXING
Don’t forget that for your patients this is a life moment – the prospect of seeing without correction during the day – so let them have an unboxing experience.
- The box includes
- Lenses
- Sucker for dropped lenses/removal
- Mirror to aid application
- Comprehensive lens wear guide
- IFU packaging
- You will need to provide
- Multipurpose solution (any suitable for GP lenses)
- PF wetting drops for insertion
NOCTURNAL™ APPLICATION
- Apply topical anaesthetic for the first learning appointment
- This avoids distraction when learning lens handling
- Have the patients apply and remove the lens multiple times following the techniques described in the lens handling booklet
NOCTURNAL™ REMOVAL
- Have the patients remove the lens multiple times following the techniques described in the lens handling booklet
- Full patient instruction videos are available here
COMPLETE COLLECTION
Check the fluorescein fit of the lens before the patient removes the lenses for the last time.
- Check the patient has inserted without trapping a bubble
- Ensure the lens looks an appropriate diameter
- The lens should have some movement with blink
- There should be a bullseye pattern, but it can vary significantly in the open eye without having an impact on correction
- Check distance VA with the lens in is adequate
- Provide the patient any information they need for the scheduled appointment following wear
SUMMARY
- If legally permitted use anesthetic for the patients learning lens application and removal
- Patients should be able to insert the lenses without trapping bubbles
- Provide a suitable GP care solution and PF wetting drops for lens insertion