Hands-on Orthokeratology Workshop for Optometrists

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Hands-on Orthokeratology Workshop for Optometrists

Overview

Course Date:
TBA
Registration Period:
TBA
Duration/Frequency:
7.5 hours
Mode of Training:
Face-to-Face (Classroom Teaching), Practical Training
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic
Funding:
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

This course is designed to offer practical insights into Orthokeratology, complemented with a solid theoretical foundation and case-based discussions. Participating Optometrists will, consequently, further improve their skills in Myopia Management.

Course Objective

Participants will acquire a solid Orthokeratology foundation and enhance Myopia Management skills, through a combination of theoretical knowledge, case-based discussions, and hands-on practical experience in Orthokeratology lens fits. This workshop is aimed to Optometrists & Opticians Board (OOB) registered Optometrists.

Course Outline

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate Orthokeratology fittings on myopic patients
Distinguish between various Post Orthokeratology Corneal Topography scenarios
Select appropriate Orthokeratology designs for myopic patients

Topics to be covered

Orthokeratology Fundamentals
The Role of Corneal Topography in Orthokeratology
Workshop 1: Fitting Orthokeratology Lenses
Workshop 2: Corneal Topography Pre- and Post- Fit
Case-Based Scenarios & Panel Discussion

Minimum Requirements

Independent Optometrist with Full-Registration license from the Ministry of Health’s Optometrists and Opticians Board (OOB)

Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate

• Certificate of Completion (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

Registered Optometrists providing Eye Care, Myopia Management and Contact Lens services to patients, in line with MOH Optometrists & Opticians Board’s practice guidelines