Ortho-k for Myopia Management Made Simple
Instructors.
Paul GiffordAbout this course.
Orthokeratology is the treatment with the most extensive evidence base for myopia control efficacy. This Made Simple course is designed to help you get across the foundations of ortho-k for myopia management: from efficacy to range of refraction, lens design, and combination with atropine. A strong focus on capturing and assessing corneal topography measures are combined with step-by-step guidance on the initial fit, first follow-ups and long-term successful management. Tips for clinical communication are included throughout, and case studies and knowledge checks help you test your learning. Almost 60 scientific references are summarized into clinical knowledge and advice, to support you in prescribing ortho-k for myopia management.
Course Details.
100% Online
Step-by-step guidance
Communication tips
Completion certificate
Self paced learning
Graded quizzes
Accreditation.
Accredited in: United States; Canada
Meet the instructors.
Dr Paul Gifford is an eyecare industry innovator drawing on experience that includes every facet of optometry clinical practice, transitioning to research and academia with a PhD in ortho-k and contact lens optics, and now working full time on Myopia Profile, the world-leading educational platform that he co-founded with Dr Kate Gifford. Paul is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at UNSW, Australia, and Visiting Associate Professor at University of Waterloo, Canada. He holds three professional fellowships, more than 50 peer reviewed and professional publications, has been conferred several prestigious research awards and grants, and has presented more than 60 conference lectures.
What you will learn.
Chapter 1: Introduction
See the course overview and learning objectives, understand the full picture of myopia control treatments, and download the list of almost 60 scientific references.
Chapter 2: The evidence
A brief history of ortho-k for myopia correction to now having the widest evidence base for myopia control; plus an overview of lens design.
Chapter 3: Getting started in practice
Invaluable step-by-step guidance on working with a lens design, successful topography capture and interpretation, initial lens fit and follow-up assessments to get your patient off to a good start.
Chapter 4: Clinical communication
Guidance on explaining the benefits of ortho-k for myopia correction and control, and resources to support patients, parents, you and the practice team.
Chapter 5: Managing short-term and long-term outcomes
Important information on maintaining ortho-k safety in kids, with step-by-step guidance on long-term management including various clinical considerations and gauging success in myopia control. Parent communication is also covered.
Chapter 6: Case studies
Explore two case studies with interactive, guided elements on changing from soft contact lenses to ortho-k, and determining if ortho-k lenses need to be changed in long-term care.
Chapter 7: Test your learning
Ten multiple choice questions to emphasize key points across the course and help you recall the main messages for clinical practice.
Chapter 8: Summary and further learning
Four key take-home messages, with pointers towards further reading, resources and clinical communication tools.
Course Reviews.
4. 78
excellent session
making the learning experience effective and enjoyable
Great intro to ortho-k
Very useful resource for the evidence behind ortho-k and the breakdown of the fitting process.
Enormous thanks to our visionary sponsors
Myopia Profile’s growth into a world leading platform has been made possible through the support of our visionary sponsors, who share our mission to improve children’s vision care worldwide. Click on their logos to learn about how these companies are innovating and developing resources with us to support you in managing your patients with myopia.