Chris Bennett: Risk isn’t just about infection

‘If it’s in your chair it ain’t rare’ is a phrase that’s never too far away from a contact lens fitter’s mind. It’s no surprise then that anyone prescribing lenses is obsessed with managing risk. That’s eye infection right?

Developments in contact lens technology have transformed comfort and breathability. The daily disposable modality has also had a positive effect on reducing adverse events. While developments have generally been designed to make fitting easier, speed up the process and reduce chair time this poses a problem. The whole process is simple and this reduces the professional input made and time spent talking about boring stuff like handling and hygiene.