Do you wish you could phone a friend or use a lifeline when trying to successfully fit a patient with multifocal contact lenses? Do you want to enhance your multifocal fitting skills? Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just starting to explore the world of multifocals, this interactive session will help sharpen your decision making and build confidence in managing even the most complex cases. You will learn communication tips to make fitting and managing multifocal contact lens patients a success. We will navigate through real-world patient scenarios in a dynamic format where every choice leads you closer to becoming a multifocal master.

Learning outcome(s):

Practitioners will recognise the importance of listening to patients to determine their needs and lifestyle by asking the right questions (s.1)

Practitioners will identify how to communicate effectively with patients regarding expectations and adaptation to ensure success when fitting multifocal lenses. (s.2)

Practitioners will recognise the importance of keeping up to date with the latest contact lens materials and designs to successfully meet the needs of their presbyopic patients (s.5).