At the halfway mark of this 10-part video series from Johnson & Johnson, addressing common beliefs and misconceptions about fitting multifocal soft contact lenses (MFSCLs), clinicians Adam Samuels and Kerry Ho discuss the supports available to clinicians interested in learning more about contact lens fittings.
With a light-hearted yet insightful approach, ‘Word from the Street: Multifocal Myths Explored’ aims to offer clinical insights and practical tips around MFSCL fitting and long-term care.
Support and Resources for MFSCL Fitting
In this video – There are limited resources and only generic tools to support multifocal contact lens fitting – Mr Samuels and Mr Ho discuss the belief that there aren’t enough tools or support around MFSCLs.
“Most manufacturers offer clear fitting guides, online courses and quick diagnostics calculators.” Mr Ho noted.
Mr Samuels agreed. “The challenge is making sure you choose the right fit guide as you need to follow each manufacturer’s specific fit guide for their lens brand.”
Key Takeaways
- Resources exist but aren’t always kept at hand, so finding the right guide mid‑consultation adds time and friction.
- A single frustrating fit (wrong lens or wrong guide) can dissuade clinicians from trying again.
Practical Tips for Practice:
- Keep fitting guides and manufacturer tools one click away, bookmarked on your computer or phone, or printed at the clinical bench.
- Use online accreditation courses and resources (for example, the J&J Vision Pro resource library) to build confidence and reduce trial and error.
So, What’s the Verdict?
The tools and support are available, make them easily accessible and integrate into a simple workflow. With a fitting guide and a few fits to practice, multifocal fittings become fast, predictable and repeatable.
Disclaimer: This content is intended for health care professionals only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the individual/s based on their personal experience. The clinical advice contained in this video is not a substitute for proper medical education and training or the exercise of independent health care professional judgement. Each situation should be considered unique to each patient, and all treatments should be individualised accordingly based on the respective health care professional’s judgement.
