In the first of a short series reviewing the basic principles of rigid gas permeable lens fitting, Andy Franklin reviews lens selection for a spherical refraction patient (C-61334, one distance learning CET point for optometrists and contact lens opticians)
Dr Debbie Laughton, Paul Hopkins, and Professor James Wolffsohn explore the requirement for UV protection and the basis and limitations of current spectacle lens standards, as well as providing an overview of commercially available clear spectacle lenses claiming to provide UV protection (C-61098, suitable for one distance learning CET point for optometrists and dispensing opticians)
In this three-part CET series, Mr Sheraz Daya reviews the class of phakic intraocular lenses known as implantable contact lenses. Here in part one, he begins with an overview of phakic intraocular lenses, followed by pre-operative planning and surgical techniques for implantable contact lenses (C-61087 suitable for one distance learning CET point for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)
Kelly Weston, Ameenat Lola Solebo, Marina Rayside, Chris Lloyd discuss cataract in the paediatric setting and aspects of modern management (C60956, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and therapeutic optometrists)
Satisfaction with vision performance involves much more than visual acuity alone. Can we harness this concept to ensure the contact lens we prescribe meets our patients’ needs? Philippe Jubin, John Buch and Derek Nankivil explain. (C60894, one distance learning CET point suitable for contact lens opticians and optometrists)
Karen Walsh, Sruthi Srinivasan and Lyndon Jones review the evidence for the effect the eyelids have on contact lens comfort, an understanding of which may equip the practitioner with new options to help resolve any concern presenting in practice. (C-60858, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and therapeutic optometrists)
In the next in our CET series on low vision assessment, Dr Keziah Latham discusses the often ignored but important assessment of visual fields in the sight impaired patient population (C60648, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)
Concluding our series looking at risk factors and intervention with age-related macular degeneration, Dr Rohit Narayan takes a look at the changes with age common to all of us and, again, asks is it time for a pragmatic approach to nutrition? (C60577, one distance learning CET point, suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)
Continuing our series offering an overview of working with visual impairment, rehabilitation worker Sylvie Macle offers an insight into her role and shows how a good interprofessional relationship with eye care practitioners is essential in implementing effective management strategies (C60558, one distance learning CET point, suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)
The science and psychology behind contact lens handling is providing new insights to enhance new wearer success and encourage retention. Jane Veys highlights opportunities to put these insights into practice and improve patient experience (C60535 one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, dispensing opticians and contact lens opticians)
