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A major step forward for the profession

Just before the end of last year, UK optometrists took part in a course where they were trained in a number of new and advanced therapeutic techniques. The event was the first of its kind in the UK, but likely to be remembered as a watershed moment for optometry. In the first of two reviews, we hear the opening address from co-organiser of the event, Dr Michael Johnson

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the need for acquiring the latest in hi-tech instrumentation, and having to overcome restrictions in flying over a number of experts from the US, renowned therapeutic optometrists Dr Michael Johnson and Dr Deacon Harle managed to run the first ever UK-based course in advanced therapeutic techniques for optometrists.

The result was a complete success. To quote the organisers: ‘We now have 25 UK-based optometrists who are certified to deliver such treatments as the removal of eyelid lesions using radiofrequency, the suturing of lacerations and the use of ophthalmic lasers to perform capsulotomies and selective laser trabeculoplasty.’

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