Philippine College of Optometrists
Suite 905 North Tower,
Cathedral Heights Bldg.,
St. Luke's Medical Center,
E. Rodriguez Ave.,
Quezon City, Philippines
Workshop 1
Ophthalmic Prosthetic, Ocular Cosmesis and Optical Aesthetic Workshop
Prosthetic Contact Lenses: Their Functional and Cosmetic Benefits
Colored Contact Lenses: Their Reviews, Benefits, Uses, and Safety Guidelines
Latisse: A Treatment for Inadequate and Short Lashes: Its Reviews and Side Effects
Botox in Ocular Cosmesis: Appropriate Procedures for Various Eye Conditions and Criteria for Selecting Qualified Patients
Blepharoplasty: Various Procedures, Criteria for Patient Selection, Optometric Care and Monitoring
Effects of Ophthalmic Lenses on Ocular Cosmesis: Magnification and Alignment
Enhancing Optometric Skills in Selecting Frames and Lenses to Attain Patient’s Desired Makeover
Workshops on Colored Contact Lenses, Opaque Contact Lens Fitting, and Frame Selection
WORKSHOP 2
Ophthalmic Lens Quality, Performance, and Safety
Ophthalmic Lens Materials, Designs, and Coatings of Ophthalmic Lenses
Ophthalmic Lens Quality and Safety
Visual Performance and Clinical Applications of Various Ophthalmic Lenses
Workshop on Ophthalmic Lens Quality Assurance
2.1: Materials (CR 39, Polycarbonate, Trivex, Light High Index)
2.2: Multicoated (Front, Back or Both)
2.3: Tint versus Filter, Absorptive Properties
2.4: Design (Aspheric versus Non-aspheric)
2.5: Design (PAL markings, Conventional versus Free Form)
2.6: Optical Centration and Prism
2.7: Distortion Test
2.8: Polarized versus Non-polarized
2.9: Photochromic, Surface Coat versus In-Lens
2.10: Drop ball test (CR 39, Polycarbonate, Trivex)
WORKSHOP 3
CL FITTING PROTOCOL, MATERIALS, DESIGNS, AND VERIFICATION OF PARAMETERS; CL SOLUTIONS’ FACTS, REGULATIONS AND SUITABILITY
Current Protocol on Contact Lens Patient Evaluation
Materials, Designs, and Verification of Parameters of Various Contact Lenses: Dailies, Bi-weeklies, Monthlies, Planned Replacement