History and symptoms for contact lenses

In this skills guide video, Dr Byki Huntjens, AOP education lead, describes how to take a history from a patient when they present for an initial contact lens assessment or a contact lens aftercare appointment. You will discover the key questions to ask the contact lens patient, so you can ascertain and meet the patient’s needs and enhance your clinical decision-making. Dr Huntjens gives her tips on good, clear communication, so your patients can get the best from their contact lenses and they really understand how to wear them safely.

OT has also published an accompanying skills guide by the same presenter: History and symptoms: sight test.