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Paediatric eye care – part 7

In the concluding article in this series developed and co-ordinated by the head of optometry at Great Ormond Street Hospital, Lynne Speedwell offers an overview of the best approach to eye examination of younger patients (C70026, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Optometrists Dispensing Opticians

Advanced examination techniques for the anterior eye – part 1

In the first of a series looking at some breakthrough technologies in the assessment of the anterior eye, Dr Daniela Oehring discusses developments in the measurement of intraocular pressure (one distance learning CET points suitable for optometrists and therapeutic optometrists

Red eye management – VRICS exercise

In the last three articles in this series, Colin Davidson explained what to do with a range of non-painful and painful red eye conditions and offered tips for managing red eyes in practice. Here we present twelve cases for you to interpret and then answer a related question. (C-62242 one distance learning CET point suitable for OOs, DOs, CLOs and therapeutic OOs)

Optometrists

Contemporary management options for symptomatic vitreous floaters

Andrew J Luff and Clare O’Donnell offer an overview of the sometimes overlooked vitreous which may serve as a practical guide for the eye care practitioner faced with a symptomatic patient

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Optometrists

Domiciliary eye care Part 2

In this second article, Catherine Viner takes a look at patient communication, record-keeping and the ramifications of legal requirements that eye care practitioners need to consider when undertaking domiciliary eye assessment (C-61921, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

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Optometrists

Litigation and the practitioner Interactive Part 4

This is the fourth in a series of interactive CET exercises based upon the recent series of articles by Dr Nizar Hirji concerning the legal requirements of eye care practitioners (C-61613, one interactive CET point suitable for optometrists, dispensing opticians, contact lens opticians and therapeutic optometrists)

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Contact Lens Opticians

Red eye management Part 3 – Painful red eye

In the last in a three-part series, Colin Davidson explains what to do with a range of painful red eye conditions and offers top tips for managing red eyes in practice (C61807, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, dispensing opticians, contact lens opticians and therapeutic optometrists)

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Optometrists

Phakic lenses versus refractive lens exchange – evaluating the best option for your patients

In the second in this three-part CET series looking at implantable contact lenses, Mr Sheraz Daya compares phakic lenses with refractive lens exchange, looking at the benefits and potential complications of both procedures, while explaining the differences between the lens-based procedures, as well as which procedure fits which type of patient (C61746, suitable for one distance learning CET point for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

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Contact Lens Opticians

RGP Refresher Part 2

Continuing our refresher course in RGP lens fitting, Andy Franklin discusses handling of lenses and the assessment of the fit (C61770, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and contact lens opticians)

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Contact Lens Opticians

Red eye management Part 2 – Painful red eye

In the second in a three-part series, Colin Davidson explains what to do with a range of painful red eye conditions and offers top tips for managing red eyes in practice (C61601, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, dispensing opticians, contact lens opticians and therapeutic optometrists)

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