Published on Jun 6, 2018
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The 3 Cs: The optimal teaching & learning environment
Calm
Where possible the teaching environment should avoid:
1. Crowded places
2. Public spaces
3. Cluttered spaces
Clean
Clean hands
Clean space
Clean lenses & case
Complete
You can build confidence (for yourself and your patients) by having simple tools at hand
Tissue box
Saline solution & contact lens case
Mirror
Alcohol wipes
Sink (ideal)
Patient information
Clean
Cleanliness is crucial
- Remember you are the role model – demonstrate handwashing in front of the patient
- Remind your patients "Clean hands, Clean lens, Clean case"
Clean hands
- Wash hands with soap and water
- Dry hands with a lint-free towel
Clean contact lenses & case
- Tap water must NEVER touch the lenses or case
- Never use saliva to wet the lenses (or clean your hands)
- Daily disposable lenses should always be thrown out after being worn
- Always clean reusable contacts immediately after removal
Routine
Reusable contact lens cleaning routine
1. Fill
Fill each chamber of your contact lens case with fresh contact lens disinfecting solution
2. Rub
Place one lens in the clean, dry palm of hand, and apply a few drops of your contact lens disinfecting solution. With one finger, gently rub the lens back and forth on your palm to clean the lens surfaces
3. Rinse
Rinse lens thoroughly with more of the solution, and put it into clean contact lens case
4. Repeat
Repeat this routine for other lens, close the case and leave lenses to soak overnight
Lens case cleaning routine
1. Empty
Empty contact lens case of the old solution
2. Rinse
Rinse it with fresh contact lens solution
3. Air-Dry
Allow case to air-dry upside down on a clean tissue
4. Replace
Replace contact lens case on a regular basis, according to the manufcaturer's recommendation
