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Fundamentals of ophthalmic dispensing part 12: Prismatic effect and binocular vision basics

In the first of two articles looking at prisms, both prescribed and induced, Peter Black and Tina Arbon Black offer a revision of some core aspects of eye movements and binocular vision and the purpose and production of prescribed prism (C76568, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Dual sensory impairment: Assessment and management

In the second of her two articles highlighting deafness awareness, Cirta Tooth focuses upon dual sensory loss and the best approach to communicating with the deaf-blind when dealing with their eye care (C76541, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

A holistic approach to eye care part 2: Age-related macular degeneration; an inflammatory disease

In the second in our series discussing the link between systemic health and eye disease, Dr Rohit Narayan argues how the microbiome influences the presentation of age-related macular degeneration and how we might be better considering AMD as an inflammatory condition (C76477, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists)

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Informed consent interactive 1

Following his recent article on informed consent and its application within eye care practice, Dr Nizar Hirji introduces a case scenario for discussion based around the fitting of contact lenses requested for extended wear (C76187, one interactive distance learning point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

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Interactive

Contact lens discomfort – Interactive 1

Continuing our series on contact lenses and comfort developed with Alcon, Bill Harvey introduces a new interactive CET exercise aimed at developing discussions about the management of comfort in our lens wearers (TBC, one interactive distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

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A holistic approach to eyecare part 1: Understanding the importance of a healthy gut to our wellbeing

In the first in a series of three articles, Dr Rohit Narayan will discuss the importance of the gut microbiome to our general wellbeing, how it interacts with the immune system and its impact on a variety of general health and ocular conditions (C76369, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Now I can see what you are saying

In the first of two articles highlighting deaf awareness, Cirta Tooth discusses creating a welcoming environment and facilitating communication with people with a hearing impairment in optometric practice (C76270, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Systemic side effects of ocular medication: Intravitreal and intravenous drugs – part 3

Dr Doina Gherghel continues her review of adverse effects of ophthalmic drugs with a focus upon intravitreal and intravenous drugs used to treat posterior segment conditions associated with neovascularisation and inflammation (C76327, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and therapeutic optometrists)

Covid-19 and contact lenses: Hygiene and compliance

Professor Carol Lakkis, Dr Melanie George and Anna Sulley discuss the importance of good hygiene measures and compliance with instruction during a time of coronavirus pandemic (C76269, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

Essential contact lens practice 9: Rigid gas permeable contact lens fitting

In the ninth article in our major series about modern contact lens practice edited by Dr Rachel Hiscox, Dr Katharine Evans discusses rigid gas permeable contact lens fitting (C76252, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)