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Keratoconus calculator (Image: Moorfields Eye Hosp

Risk of keratoconus calculated

The calculator aimed to help ECPs make more informed decisions on treatment

Views sought on eye research

The NIHR called for ECPs to help progress sight loss and vision research

Lynda Oliver handed over to Joyce at the AGM

Chair moves at FODO

Asda Opticians superintendent optometrist Sarah Joyce took the reins on May 10

Discarded lens material at Design Week

Cult Vision has partnered with designer Yair Neuman

Opti return focuses on positives

The Munich exhibition took place on May 13-15

New ABDO president starts

Jo Holmes handed responsibility over to Daryl Newsome

Devon optometrist to compete in cycling race

Daren Rogers has qualified to compete in the World Cycling Championships

Glaucoma prediction tool in development

Data could aid the prediction of how glaucoma progresses

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Mythbusters in myopia management

Closing Date: 10/06/2022

Professor Mark Bullimore and Dr April Jasper take a look at seven myths commonly cited myths about myopia and its management and, by reference to the published evidence base, dispel each one. (C102407, suitable to log as one provider-led distance learning CPD point for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

BCLA CLEAR – 2: Contact lens complications

Closing Date: 03/06/2022

The second in a series of articles summarising the key findings of the BCLA CLEAR publication, a major review of the published evidence relating to all aspects of contact lens practice. Pauline Bradford offers an overview of the BCLA CLEAR section relating to contact lens complications. (C102349, suitable for one distance learning CPD point for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

Are you being short-sighted about myopia management?

Closing Date: 31/05/2022

With the evidence base for the effectiveness of myopia management increasing, Wendy Sethi, Elizabeth Lumb and Krupa Patel take a look at the challenges and obstacles that might deter clinicians from starting to treat myopia (C102325, suitable for one provide-led distance learning CPD point for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Low vision interactive 1: Sight impairment registration (discussion)

Closing Date: 27/05/2022

Bill Harvey introduces a new interactive CPD exercise focusing on the potential support available to those with sight impairment (C102201, suitable for one interactive CPD point for optometrists and dispensing opticians)