PREVIOUS CONTACT LENS EXPERIENCE

 
The patient may have previously 
worn contact lenses with either a 
positive or negative experience.  
If a patient had previously worn a 
rigid lens and discontinued due to 
poor comfort, it would be prudent 
to fit the patient with hydrogel 
lenses assuming they are a good 
hydrogel candidate.

Likewise, if a patient had a history 
of successful rigid lens wear, had 
been switched to hydrogels and 
discontinued wear due to unsatisfactory vision or dryness symptoms, it may be better to try RGP lenses.

TAKE A GOOD HISTORY and use the information to help make an intelligent choice of lens type.