Contact lens development and type; Contact lens uses, advantages and disadvantages; Rigid contact lens materials: varieties, features and uses; Rigid contact lens types, designs, fitting methods; Rigid contact lens evaluation of fit and follow up; Rigid contact lens handling and care of lenses; Case records; Soft contact lens materials features and uses; Soft contact lens types, manufacture checking; Soft contact lens selection; Soft contact lens fitting and prescription aspects; Soft contact lens handling and care; After care and problems; Case records; Disposables; Scleral lenses, types and manufacture; Impression lenses, methods and applications; Preformed sclerals; Optic fitting and prescription; Handling, care and checking; Follow-up of scleral lens patients; Contact lens practice in the UK and elsewhere; Modifications to contact lenses; Contact lenses in presbyopia; Appendices: Questions; Basic tables; Summary of terms