Optometry lecture series: Contact Lenses

VISION 2020: The Right to Sight-INDIA Knowledge Hub Presents this Webinar.

The two day webinar series will help in understanding the difference between silicone hydrogel and hydrogel lenses, two types of materials used in the production of soft contact lenses while both provide vision correction and are designed to be comfortable.

Understanding the difference between soft contact lenses and soft toric contact lenses is essential for individuals who need vision correction, particularly those with astigmatism. This knowledge empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their eye health, comfort, and visual acuity.

Understanding the difference between silicone hydrogel and hydrogel lenses, two types of materials used in the production of soft contact lenses while both provide vision correction and are designed to be comfortable.

wear schedules, availability, prescription needs, and the risk of complications.

Objectives:

• Provide an understanding about difference between soft contact lenses and soft toric contact dispensing.
• Understanding the difference between silicone hydrogel and hydrogel lenses.
• Enable individuals make informed decisions about vision correction options.

Who Can participate: Optometry Students, Interns, Fellows, Optometrists, Faculty members, and Practitioners.

Resource Persons:
Day 1: Speaker: Mr. Nilesh Chavan, Practitioner, Mumbai
Panelist: Mr Prem Sudhakar and Mr Khemraj Nackwal

Day 2: Speaker: Mr Prasad Sawant, Practitioner, Thane
Panelist: Mr Nilesh Thite, Mr Rupam Sinha.