THERAPEUTICS FEATURES

Getting started in therapeutics
Part 2 - How should I plan my strategy? In the second part of our new series, Nick Rumney examines the rationale for moving towards a prescribing role and looks at some of the practicalities of preparing for therapeutic practice23 February 2007

Getting started in therapeutics: Part 1
What is the current status of therapeutic practice in the UK? Beginning a major new series, Prof John Lawrenson, Dr Justin Needle and Dr Roland Petchey set the scene with a review of current therapeutic practice and the results of a recent survey carried out by City University for the College of Optometrists26 January 2007

AMD treatments: Avastin and Lucentis compared
As controversy builds about access to new treatments for choroidal neovascularisation AMD, ophthalmologist Michael Lavin recounts his experiences with Lucentis and its cheaper 'parent' drug Avastin. He calls for clinical trials comparing Avastin and Lucentis but is impressed by the safety record and cost effectiveness of Avastin13 October 2006

Viagra and vision
Letter24 June 2005

A suitable case for treament - NOP survey Pt 3
In the final article on research by the College of Optometrists and Optician, Alison Ewbank examines consumer attitudes to optometrists extending their role into new areas of responsibility, including therapeutic prescribing.20 May 2005

Ocular therapeutics - Part 14
In the first of two modules covering the management of common anterior eye disorders, Dr Mfazo Hove and Christopher Hammond discuss conditions affecting the eyelids, lacrimal system and orbit. CET module C-106725 March 2005