Hard Skills
IntermediateContact Lens Fitting and MeasurementThe technical ability to measure corneal curvature using keratometry or topography and select appropriate lens parameters based on ocular geometry.
BasicPatient Education and I&R TrainingInstructional skill in teaching patients the techniques for insertion, removal, and hygienic maintenance of various contact lens types.
AdvancedSlit Lamp BiomicroscopyProficiency in using a slit lamp to evaluate the physiological response of the eye to lens wear and assessing lens centration and movement.
IntermediateOcular Anatomy and Physiology KnowledgeUnderstanding the structures of the eye, particularly the cornea and conjunctiva, to identify contraindications for contact lens use.
IntermediateLens Material ScienceKnowledge of the chemical properties and oxygen permeability (Dk/t) of hydrogel, silicone hydrogel, and rigid gas permeable (RGP) materials.
BasicInventory and Order ManagementManaging the procurement, tracking, and organization of trial lens sets and customized patient orders.