Jim Farrell discusses five areas of dispensing that can lead to non-tolerance and gives some tips on how to avoid them

Mariyah Mahmood and Dr Paul Constable explain the role of the retinal-blood barrier and shows the mechanism for some well-known drugs in breaching this (one distance learning point for optometrists and therapeutic optometrists). This article is based around information first presented in the winner of the 2015 Optician/City University Prize for best dissertation

Andy Sanders takes a look at lens thickness and what should be borne in mind to offer our patients the best appearance and wearing comfort when dispensing any particular refractive correction (C52500, one distance learning CET point for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Over the remainder of the year, Craig McArthur looks at the range of cases seen when providing a specialised dry eye management service. (C52466, one distance learning CET point for optometrists, contact lens opticians and therapeutic optometrists)

A fighting fantasy-style adventure walkthrough in binocular vision investigation and management from Sosena Tang. (C52379, one distance learning CET point for optometrists and dispensing opticians.)

Andrew Millington and Laura Preece outline the main causes of diagnosed mental health conditions and argue that all eye care practitioners should be aware of their significance, nature and treatment. (C52380, one distance learning CET point for optometrists and dispensing opticians.)

Morven Campbell discusses the ways clinicians can assess the anterior chamber depth and anterior angle in optometric practice. (C52261, one distance learning point for optometrists and therapeutic optometrists.)

Ceri Probert explains the various techniques of direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy of the retina. (C52247, one distance learning point for optometrists and dispensing opticians.)

Professor Philip Morgan offers a review of the current thinking with regard to myopia and how attempts to manage its progression may impact on everyday practice. (C52102, one distance learning CET point for all registrant categories.)

Jason Higginbotham looks at the theory behind tonometry and its evolution into the various different forms currently available to eye care practitioners. (C52054, one distance learning point for optometrists and dispensing opticians.)