Course summary.
7 Lessons, 30 minutes, 0 MCQ'sInstructors.
Dr Paul Gifford PhD Jeanne Saw Dr Kate Gifford PhDAbout this course.
Explore the novel DOT™ lens technology for myopia management, from understanding the contrast theory to application as Diffusion Optics Technology, and results of scientific validation in multiple studies. Using DOT lenses in clinical practice then follows, covering candidate selection, lens dispensing and collection, and ways to maximize myopia management success.
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.
Jeanne Saw
Jeanne is a clinical optometrist based in Sydney, Australia. She has worked as a research assistant with leading vision scientists, and has a keen interest in myopia control and professional education.
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: A novel approach in myopia management - 4 Lessons
Explore the novel contrast theory in myopia and how this has been developed into and validated through Diffusion Optics Technology spectacle lenses.
- Their vision, our duty: myopia in children
- Contrast theory in myopia development and progression
- Diffusion Optics Technology
- Scientific validation
Chapter 2: Using DOT in clinical practice - 3 Lessons
Applying the science to practice means understanding ideal candidates, lens dispensing considerations and steps to take on collection to ensure best possible patient outcomes.
- Selecting ideal candidates for DOT™ lenses
- Lens dispensing and collection
- Summary: maximizing myopia management success
Course Reviews.
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