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Essential contact lens practice 10 – Managing the presbyope

In the 10th article in our major series about modern contact lens practice edited by Dr Rachel Hiscox, Dr Louise Madden discusses the correction of presbyopia with contact lenses (C76871, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

Covid-19 and eye care for the elderly

Dr Doina Gherghel discusses the impact of Covid-19 upon elderly patients and those with sight loss. (C76810, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Looking ahead: Lifestyle advice and disease prevention in community practice

With many of the risk factors for eye disease, and poor health in general, being modifiable, David Cartwright explains why eye care professionals are well placed to introduce tailored advice about lifestyle change, and shows how local schemes are already contributing to improvements in long term health profiles. The previous focus on treatment and correction is currently under severe strain and a structured approach to improved prevention is likely to be an important part of our role in years to come (C76817, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Fundamentals of ophthalmic dispensing part 13: Eye movements

In the second article focusing on binocular vision as an influence upon spectacle correction, Peter Black and Tina Arbon explain the anatomical basis of eye movement and how each eye moves relative to the other (C76782, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Rock and roll in progressive non-adaptation

Andy Sanders considers the common reasons for non-adaptation of progressive power lenses and how they might best be avoided (C76781, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

AI in eye care; an introduction to how neural networks work

Dr Emma Pead looks at the development of an artificial intelligence system for the detection of age-related macular degeneration (C76731, one distance learning point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Designing a contact lens surface to reduce stress on the cornea

Bob Tucker, John Pruitt and Greg Sawyer discuss the influence of contact lens surface properties and clinical outcomes in lens wearers (C76680, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and contact lens opticians)

Why are 1 day SiH lenses a good choice for my patients?

Dr Kathy Dumbleton and Anna Sulley summarise the key points from a recent peer-reviewed paper summarising the evidence of the published literature that supports the benefits of both a 1 day modality and silicone hydrogel materials from patient needs to clinical performance, health outcomes and compliance, and highlights the advantages that can be provided to both new and existing contact lens wearers. (C76679, one distance learning point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

Systemic side effects of ocular medication – 4

Dr Doina Gherghel concludes her review of the adverse effects of ophthalmic drugs with a further look at intravitreal drugs and those used during surgical procedures (C 76604, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and therapeutic optometrists)

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Interactive communication 3

Ian Davies introduces a third interactive CET exercise based
upon his recent series on communication, this time looking at
patient education (C76605, one interactive CET point suitable
for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

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