Binocular vision Part 1 – Underlying principles

Closing Date: 12/04/2019

In the first in a major series looking at the assessment of binocular vision and detection of anomalies, Dr Fergal Ennis considers the underlying principles of normal binocular status (C70787, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Corneal hysteresis

Closing Date: 05/04/2019

Dr Rohit Narayan explains the concept of corneal hysteresis and how its interpretation may play a role in the screening and diagnosis of ocular hypertension and glaucoma (C70692, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and therapeutic optometrists)

Contact applanation tonometry – a refresher

Closing Date: 05/04/2019

Contact applanation tonometry is an established technique, essential for complying with local and national guidance in screening for and management of ocular hypertension and glaucoma. Bill Harvey offers an overview of the technique and a step-by-step guide to how it is done (C70691, one distance learning CET point, suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Essential contact lens practice 1 – Insights on the UK contact lens market

Closing Date: 29/03/2019

In the first article in a major bimonthly series about modern contact lens practice edited by Dr Rachel Hiscox, Clair Bulpin discusses the identification of potential successful wearers, (C70579, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

Adverse effects of glaucoma medications

Closing Date: 29/03/2019

Stanley Keys describes the different classes of drug used in the management of glaucoma and their potential adverse ocular effects (C70601, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and therapeutic optometrists)

Paediatric examination – Interactive

Closing Date: 22/03/2019

Following on from our recent series looking at paediatric eye assessment, Bill Harvey introduces an interactive exercise aimed at highlighting the best approaches to dealing with eye care for the very young patient (C70501, suitable for one interactive CET point for optometrists and dispensing opticians)