What information should be documented about wear schedule when fitting new lenses?

• A. Wear schedule, lens material, Dk/t, base curve and diameter, power, axis (for toric), and follow-up plan.
• B. Color preferences.
• C. History of eye infections.
• D. Brand discount terms.

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is documenting the information that directly controls how the lenses are worn, fitted, and followed up on. When you fit new lenses, you should record the wear schedule itself and all the technical and prescription details that determine safety and performance.

Document the wear plan clearly: how long per day the lenses are intended to be worn, and whether they’re for daily wear or extended wear. Include the lens material and its oxygen permeability (Dk/t) to show how well the cornea will receive oxygen during wear. Add the fit-related parameters—the base curve and diameter—to confirm the lens sits correctly on the eye. Include the prescription specifics: the power, and the axis if the lens is toric, to ensure the patient sees clearly and the lens aligns properly. Finally, outline a follow-up plan so the patient can be rechecked for comfort, fit, and ocular health after the initial fitting.

Context helps: these items ensure safe, effective wear and make it possible to reproduce or adjust the fit later. Other details like color preferences or brand discount terms aren’t part of the wear schedule itself, and while past infections are important medical history, they don’t define the wear schedule parameters you document for a new lens fit.