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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)
Ocular disease Knowledge
In the first in a series of articles relating to the many aspects of Standards of Practice introduced by the General Optical Council for optometrists and dispensing opticians in 2016, and for optical businesses in 2019, Peter Black considers health and safety as it relates to optometric and optical practice. This series is distinct from but complements our continuing Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Dispensing series. (C75040, one distance learning CET suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)
Standards of practice Standards of practice
In the next in our series discussing the significance of communication and its influence upon interaction with our patients, Ian Davies focuses upon non- verbal behaviour (C 74787, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)
Communication Standards of practice Communication Standards of practice
In the sixth article in our major series about modern contact lens practice edited by Dr Rachel Hiscox, Robyn Marsden look at the selection of the most appropriate lens for a patient (C74785, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)
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Andy Sanders takes a look at the published evidence for the impact on ocular and visual health (C74734, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)
Ocular disease Standards of practice Optical appliances Standards of practice
Tina Arbon Black and Peter Black explore how practices can act to prevent the need for repairs in the first place, and how, when repairs are necessary, they can be carried out efficiently and to a high standard (C74661, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians).
Optical appliances Optical appliances
Dr Doina Gherghel discusses the implications of the use of ophthalmic drugs for pregnant women (C74545, one distance learning CET point, suitable for optometrists and therapeutic optometrists)
Ocular disease Knowledge
Continuing our series discussing the significance of communication and its influence upon interaction with our patients, Ian Davies focuses upon speech and verbal behaviour (C74543, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)
Communication Standards of practice Communication Standards of practice
Bill Harvey and Stanley Keys introduce a new online interactive CET exercise looking at the best approach to manage ocular trauma presenting in primary care practice (C74535, one interactive CET point, suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)
Ocular disease Standards of practice Ocular abnormalities Standards of practice
Bill Harvey introduces a new VRICS exercise available online (C74536, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and contact lens opticians)
Ocular examination Ocular examination
Continuing our series of online video and picture VRICS exercises concerning binocular vision, Bill Harvey introduces an exercise aimed at interpreting ocular movement.
Binocular vision Refractive management
Dr Rohit Narayan describes how a new series of compounds are showing promise in the treatment of a wide range of conditions that affect the eye and vision (C74427, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and therapeutic optometrists)
Ocular disease Standards of practice Options
To introduce our series on ocular imaging and photography, Andrew Matheson gives an overview of how different light sources allows images to be refined and so allow a better visualisation of specific structures and diseases (C74310, suitable as one distance learning CET point for optometrists and dispensing opticians)
Ocular examination Ocular examination
Bill Harvey introduces our next interactive exercise in the management of dry eye, and uses a more unusual case study to illustrate how an understanding of the components of individual dry eye drops helps the clinician to select the most appropriate lubricant for each patient (C74252, one interactive distance learning point suitable for optometrists and therapeutic optometrists)
Ocular disease Standards of practice Options Interactive
In the first in a new series looking at effective communication in practice, Ian Davies offers and overview of why good communication has such a significant impact on successful practice (C74245, suitable for one distance learning CET point for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)
Communication Standards of practice Communication Standards of practice Communication Standards of practice
Dr Doina Gherghel discusses the nature of ocular trauma, the possible psychological consequences, and the importance of both recognising the possible warning signs and in working with an appropriate multidisciplinary team for the benefit of the patient (C74227, suitable as one distance learning CET point for optometrists and dispensing opticians)
Communication Ocular disease Standards of practice Communication Ocular abnormalities Standards of practice
In the fifth article in our major series about modern contact lens practice edited by Dr Rachel Hiscox, Marie-Therese Hall discusses the clinical examination of the tear film in contact lens practice (C74073, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)
Ocular examination Ocular examination Ocular examination
In her second paper on vision and driving, Professor Joanne Wood summarises evidence for the impact of visual function on driving and reviews the legal driving standards. (C74004, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)
Assessment of visual function Standards of practice Ocular examination Standards of practice
In the next in our comprehensive series looking at all aspects of ophthalmic dispensing, Peter Black and Tina Arbon Black take a look at the adjustments needed to ensure optimum fit and best correction (C73936, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)
Optical appliances Optical appliances
Dr Mark Bullimore offers an update on the impact of myopia and the implications of myopia management for eye care practitioners (C-73878, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)
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