About this episode

Dr. April Jasper and her daughter discuss how to choose the right contact lenses for patients based on various factors.

In this For Students, By Students episode of The Dr. April Jasper Show, Dr. April Jasper is joined by her daughter, Allison Jasper, for a practical conversation on one of the most important decisions in eye care: choosing the right contact lenses for each patient. With more lens technologies available than ever before, prescribing the right lenses requires more than just a prescription. Dr. April and Allison discuss how lifestyle, visual demands, ocular health, and patient expectations all play a role in successful contact lens wear. In this episode, you'll learn: • How to evaluate a patient's lifestyle and visual needs • The differences between today's contact lens options • Common mistakes to avoid during the prescribing process • How to improve patient satisfaction and long-term success • Why communication is just as important as the prescription Whether you're an optometry student, eye care professional, or simply curious about contact lenses, this conversation offers practical insights that can help create better outcomes and happier patients.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. April Jasper

Guest: Allison Jasper

Topics covered

• contact lenses
• eye care
• patient satisfaction
• optometry
• lifestyle evaluation

Keywords

• contact lenses
• eye care
• optometry
• patient needs
• lens technologies

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