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StatPearls, LLC

  • Astigmatism
  • Contact Lenses
  • Diplopia
  • Eyeglasses
  • Refractive Errors

Spectacle Correction of Ametropias

Ametropia refers to any refractive condition in which the image of an object is not focused properly on the retina. Spectacle lenses are the most common devices used to correct ametropias. Spectacle lenses consist of a frame that carries the corrective ophthalmic lenses. Spectacle frames come in various materials and can be full-rimmed, half-rimmed, or rimless. Spectacle lenses may be convex for the correction of hyperopia, concave for the correction of myopia, or cylindrical for the correction of astigmatism. These lenses have advantages over other forms of ametropia correction, mainly because they are noninvasive. Spectacles with prisms can be used for patients with diplopia. A proper refraction procedure is required when preparing a prescription for spectacles. Other methods of correction include contact lenses and refractive surgery. This activity reviews spectacles as a method of ametropia correction and highlights the interprofessional team’s role in the examination, selection, and dispensing of corrective spectacles.

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AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsNursingUp to 2 creditsPharmacyUp to 2 credits

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ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 points

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  • Credit · Up to 2 credits
  • MOC · Up to 2 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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