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Binocular vision walkthrough part 1 - Asthenopia

A fighting fantasy-style adventure walkthrough in binocular vision investigation and management from Sosena Tang. (C51245, one distance learning CET point for optometrists and dispensing opticians.)

C51197: A beginners guide to punctal plugging

Nick Atkins provides an introduction to a technique that should be considered for patients with some dry eye conditions, including when this might interfere with contact lens wear. (C51197, one distance learning point for optometrists, therapeutic optometrists and contact lens opticians.)

C51104: Eye movements and reading disorders in dyslexia - part 2

Having looked at evidence of an anatomical and a physiological basis for dyslexia, Jaskiran Sandhu describes an alternative to the long-established theory based on sound association and takes a look at the impact of the disorder on contrast sensitivity. (C51104, one distance learning point for optometrists and dispensing opticians.)

C51117: Lifestyle in optometric practice

Eye care professionals are in an excellent position to offer clear and up to date advice about health and lifestyle which will have an impact on future eye health. Iain Johnson discusses the importance of such advice and focuses on four areas where key messages need to be given. (C51117, one distance learning point for optometrists and dispensing opticians.)

Litigation and the practitioner - part 1

In the first of a series on the legal framework governing eye care practice Dr Nizar K Hirji discusses some recent landmark cases and reviews the sources of law (C50932, one distance learning point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Causes of Non-Tolerance

Jim Farrell discusses five areas of dispensing that can lead to non-tolerance and gives some tips on how to avoid them (C50788, one distance learning CET point for optometrists and dispensing opticians).

C50538: Dry eye disease and blepharitis review

Malcolm Maciver offers a comprehensive overview of the nature and management of dry eye disease and blepharitis (C50538, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, therapeutic optometrists and contact lens opticians)

C50661: Lens collection - hygiene and handling

Andrew and Ngaire Franklin explain the best approach to handling contact lenses and ensuring that new patients are given the best advice on initial collection (C50661, one distance learning CET point for dispensing opticians)

C50537: Eye movements and reading disorders in dyslexia

In the first of a three-part series, Jaskiran Sandhu offers an overview of the visual process in the healthy individual and then reviews the evidence for underlying physiological and anatomical abnormality in those for whom a diagnosis of dyslexia might be applicable. (C50537, one point distance learning CET suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

C50415: Glaucoma management part 1 – SIGN guidelines

The changes to the management of glaucoma and ocular hypertension under the SIGN glaucoma guidelines introduced last year are explained by Dr Laura Sweeney (C50415 suitable for optometrists and therapeutic optometrists)