Eye care professionals will better understand how to recognise and address contact lens–related dryness early, to prevent drop-outs and improve patient comfort as part of an upcoming BCLA webinar.
The webinar is sponsored by Alcon is and open to all, with one CPD point available. It will be held from 7pm to 8pm on Wednesday, 3 December.
Delegates will learn how to apply evidence-based dry eye management in everyday contact lens practice.
The session, titled ‘Don’t Drop Out: Managing Dry Eye for Contact Lens Success’, will be presented by Imke Jacobs – an optometrist at Visser Contactlenzen, a leading medical contact lens centre in the Netherlands.
She specialises in fitting and managing medical contact lenses for complex clinical cases, while also working with cosmetic contact lenses within her practice. Her passion lies in dry eye management, which she considers the foundation of successful contact lens fitting.
Imke said: “Whether you’re a practitioner looking to improve patient satisfaction or seeking to strengthen your confidence in dry eye therapy, this session offers clear frameworks and directly applicable strategies that make dry eye care both manageable and rewarding in everyday practice.
“Dry eye complaints are among the most common reasons for contact lens discomfort — yet with the right approach, they don’t have to lead to dropouts. In this practical session, we will share how to identify early signs of dryness, choose the right interventions, and guide patients towards lasting comfort and visual stability.
“Through real-life cases from my own contact lens practice, I will demonstrate how dry eye management forms the foundation for successful and comfortable lens wear.
To register for the session, or to sign up to become a BCLA member, visit www.bcla.org.uk.
