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Basic contact lens course - Part 5

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Andy Franklin and Ngaire Franklin explain the importance of correct handling of soft lenses as part of the initial fitting procedure (C13900, suitable as one general point for optometrists and DOs, one specialist point for CLOs)

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The soft lenses currently available commercially can be divided into a number of categories defined by the expected working life of the lens. Daily disposable lenses are intended to be worn once, then discarded. Planned replacement lenses are typically replaced at rather longer intervals typically either two weeks or one month.

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