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A review of the psychological response to ocular trauma

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)

Essential contact lens practice 5 – Assessment of the tear film

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)

Driving and vision Part 2 – Challenges of vision testing for licensure

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)

Fundamentals of ophthalmic dispensing part 7: Adjustments

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)

Myopia – an update

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)

Eyes on CV 4

In the last of our series looking at cerebral visual impairment, Cirta Tooth uses example cases to show the impact of cerebral visual impairment upon visual fields and explores what can be offered to patients with hemianopia or hemi-inattention due to acquired brain injury or childhood CVI. (C73830)

Binocular vision 5: Comitant heterotropia and its adaptations

Dr Fergal Ennis continues our series on the assessment of binocular status with a detailed look at comitant heterotropia, a tropia that is not dependent on position of gaze (C73636, suitable for one distance learning CET point for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Intravitreal injections in optometry

Continuing our series looking at the latest techniques available to specialist optometrists, Andrew Matheson discusses intravitreal injection techniques and goes on to argue the case that this treatment falls well within the scope of treatment by specialist optometrists. (C73653, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and therapeutic optometrists)

Driving and vision Part 1 – Effect of patient factors on driving

In the first of two papers on driving and vision, Professor Joanne Wood discusses the impact of common ocular disorders on driving ability and safety and how eye care practitioners might offer the best advice regarding this to their patients (C73461, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Fundamentals of ophthalmic dispensing part 6: Spectacle frame materials 2

Having previously covered the desirable properties required of frame materials and introduced historic materials and modern
cellulose-based plastics, in this second article Peter Black and Tina Arbon Black consider the remaining plastic and metal materials used in the manufacture (C73462, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)