In the first in a four-part series looking at age-related macular degeneration, Dr Rohit Narayan and Bill Harvey discuss the epidemiology of the disease and its risk factors (C104190, suitable for logging as one provider-led distance learning CPD point for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

In the first of an occasional series designed to provide a resource to help with the training of support staff, Neil Retallic discusses the many and various ways contact lenses can be discussed with patients in practice (C104122, suitable for logging as one provider-led distance learning CPD point for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Bill Harvey and Sarah Farrant introduce a new interactive CPD exercise offering an opportunity to discuss your views on the potential for cosmetics to influence the future success of soft contact lens wear (C104056, suitable for logging as one interactive CPD point for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

The fifth 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, Dr Nitya Murthy, Steve Newman and Professor Pete Kollbaum offer an overview of the BCLA CLEAR section relating to contact lens optics. (C103800, suitable for one distance learning CPD point for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

Further to the previous article on evidence informed practice of ophthalmic dispensing, Tina Arbon Black and Peter Black discuss the most prominent and rapidly developing aspect of current ophthalmic dispensing, contact lens and optometric practice; myopia management. (C103841, suitable for logging as one provider-led distance learning CPD point for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

In the last of a four-part series based around new research looking into the assessment of eye health in the autistic population, Dr Ketan Parmar summarises what we have learned and how to put this into practice to be better able to provide services to autistic patients. (C103852, suitable for logging as one provider-led distance learning CPD point for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

In the second of two articles discussing blur sensitivity, Professor Edward Mallen considers the implications of the concept upon clinical practice and the outcomes of subjective refraction. (C103691, suitable for logging as one provider-led distance learning CPD point for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Neil Retallic and Bill Harvey introduce a new interactive CPD exercise based on the BCLA CLEAR publication focusing on scleral contact lenses, as featured in last month’s Optician Contact Lens Monthly (C103596, suitable for logging as one interactive CPD point for optometrists, dispensing opticians and contact lens opticians)

There is an increasing body of evidence suggesting cosmetic products routinely applied to the periocular skin and lid margins may have a negative impact on the tears and ocular surface and, in some cases, may be linked with more serious disease. In this review, Sarah Farrant offers an overview of cosmetics, the risks they present and how to advise our patients about their use. (C103516, suitable for one distance learning CPD point for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

In the third of a four-part series based around new research looking into the assessment of eye health in the autistic population, Dr Ketan Parmar considers the challenges presented by the routine eye test as highlighted by feedback from autistic people (C103438, suitable for logging as one provider-led distance learning CPD point for optometrists and dispensing opticians)