Course summary.
8 Lessons, 1 hour, 10 MCQ'sAccredited in: United States; Canada
Instructors.
Dr Paul Gifford PhD Kimberley Ngu Dr Kate Gifford PhDCost $30 USD
Reduced course fee available for low income countries, applied at checkout.About 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.
Accreditation.
Accredited in: United States; Canada
Learner outcomes.
Course details.
Meet the instructors.
Dr Paul Gifford PhD
Dr Paul Gifford is a research scientist and industry innovator based in Brisbane, Australia, and co-founder of Myopia Profile.
Kimberley Ngu
Kimberley is a clinical optometrist from Perth, Australia, with experience in patient education programs, having practiced in both Australia and Singapore.
Dr Kate Gifford PhD
Dr Kate Gifford is a clinical optometrist, researcher, peer educator and professional leader from Brisbane, Australia, and a co-founder of Myopia Profile.
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.
Ortho K
Nice and simple
Easy to Implement OrthoK
I've really been unsure about interpreting topography for fitting orthok and for longer term care, but this course covers it all and is easy to understand. A very useful reference for me in practice.
Perfect Update
Wow, just what I needed. Can't find this level of detail, but so practical, anywhere else!
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