The Australian College of Optometry’s (ACO’s) Certificate in Advanced Contact lenses (ACO-CACL) 2020 course is open for registrations and will start on 29 June.
The contact lens certificate is one of ACO’s most popular courses, particularly as this area offers a lot of scope for an optometrist to differentiate their practice, said Dr Michelle Waugh, ACO’s head of education. “Patients in need of less straight-forward contact lens needs are often among the most loyal of clients. However, interpreting complex topographic reports and learning how to work out the calculations behind complex fittings can be an intimidating proposition, especially coming off a relatively unexperienced base.”
Dr Adrian Bruce, ACO’s lead optometrist in contact lenses, was instrumental in developing the course. He was particularly keen to ensure the course had direct relevance to the working clinician, so that the skills learned could be directly applicable to everyday practice as well as specialty practice, said Dr Waugh. “The ACO partnered with some of the best clinicians in the field to accomplish this.”
