In the seventh article in our major series about modern contact lens practice edited by Dr Rachel Hiscox, Dr Byki Huntjens offers a practical overview of the key aspects and principles associated with spherical soft contact lens fitting (C75433, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

Dr Doina Gherghel continues our series looking at the potential ocular adverse impact of a range of commonly prescribed systemic drugs with a look at those addressing diabetes, endocrine and rheumatic diseases (C75361, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and therapeutic optometrists)

Prof Lyndon Jones, Karen Walsh, Prof Mark Willcox, Prof Philip Morgan and Prof Jason Nichols explain the key points from a new review of the evidence concerning the impact of SARS-CoV-2 upon contact lens practice (C75315, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians, dispensing opticians and therapeutic optometrists).

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Nick Atkins reviews the importance of hand hygiene in clinical practice (C75198, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

In this, the second in the series Fundamentals of Eye Care Practice, Peter Black and Tina Arbon Black take a timely look at infection control procedures in optical practice (C75195, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

In the latest in our series looking at new developments and advanced techniques in anterior eye management, Andrew Matheson considers intense pulsed light or IPL therapy (C75140, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and therapeutic optometrists)

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)

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)

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)

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)