In the latest in our series discussing the significance of communication and its influence on interaction with our patients, Ian Davies focuses on written communication, including the uses of questionnaires and social media (C75158, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

This month’s interactive CET is designed to encourage discussion of how best to deal with patients with a hearing impairment, both in terms of identifying a problem and in knowing what help might be available

This month’s interactive CET is designed to encourage consideration of the published evidence for techniques hoping to slow myopic progression. Bill Harvey explains (C60318, one interactive point for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

In the seventh article in our major series about modern contact lens practice edited by Dr Rachel Hiscox, Dr Byki Huntjens offers a practical overview of the key aspects and principles associated with spherical soft contact lens fitting (C75433, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

Dr Doina Gherghel continues our series looking at the potential ocular adverse impact of a range of commonly prescribed systemic drugs with a look at those addressing diabetes, endocrine and rheumatic diseases (C75361, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and therapeutic optometrists)

Prof Lyndon Jones, Karen Walsh, Prof Mark Willcox, Prof Philip Morgan and Prof Jason Nichols explain the key points from a new review of the evidence concerning the impact of SARS-CoV-2 upon contact lens practice (C75315, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians, dispensing opticians and therapeutic optometrists).

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Nick Atkins reviews the importance of hand hygiene in clinical practice (C75198, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

In this, the second in the series Fundamentals of Eye Care Practice, Peter Black and Tina Arbon Black take a timely look at infection control procedures in optical practice (C75195, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

In the latest in our series looking at new developments and advanced techniques in anterior eye management, Andrew Matheson considers intense pulsed light or IPL therapy (C75140, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and therapeutic optometrists)

Dr Doina Gherghel begins a series looking at the potential ocular adverse impact of a range of commonly prescribed systemic drugs with a look at those addressing cardiovascular and cardiac diseases (C75070, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and therapeutic optometrists)