Purpose of This Guide ... introduction
A word from Edward S. Bennett, OD, MSEd, Executive Director, RGP Lens Institute
Spherical GP Fitting and Problem-Solving ... page 2
Basic advice, with fluorescein pattern evaluation, fitting pearls, and fitting tip checklist
Special Design Fitting and Problem-Solving
Fitting special-design lenses such as bifocals, bitorics and keratoconic lenses does not have
to be particularly complicated. Follow these fitting and problem-solving guidelines and it is
likely success will be achieved.
- Bifocals ... page 3
Fitting pearls; how to obtain "Bifocal Fitting and Troubleshooting Video"
- Aspheric Multifocals ... page 4
Fitting and problem-solving; what makes a good candidate
- Translating Bifocals ... page 5
Criteria for good candidates; what to do if blur or excessive rotation, or if blink brings bifocal too high
- Torics ... page 6
Fitting highly astigmatic patients; bitoric lens fit factor chart; Mandell-Moore Bitoric Lens Guide; how
to order "Advanced GP Fitting Video"
- Diagnostic Toric Fitting ... page 7
Using a diagnostic fitting set
- Keratoconus ... page 8
Photos of three-point touch, apical clearance, apical bearing; fitting pearls and problem-solving
General Problem-Solving ... page 9, page 10
Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and management of problems such as flexure, decentration, corneal dessication, poor wettability, and more
