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)

Continuing our series looking at risk factors and intervention with age-related macular degeneration, Dr Rohit Narayan argues that AREDS-based nutritional intervention is just the tip of the iceberg. Is it time for a pragmatic approach to nutrition? (C60478, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

In the first of two articles developed as an introduction to the new course on ageing at Aston University, Dr Doina Gherghel considers the co-morbidities linked with glaucoma (C60479, one distance learning point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)