Getting to grips with soft contact lens handling

Neil Retallic and Dr Manbir Nagra discuss the results of a major survey of patients concerning their challenges in handling soft contact lenses and consider how this may influence our initial instructions to patients to ensure future successful wear (C101101, completion can be used for logging one distance learning CPD point suitable for optometrists, dispensing opticians and contact lens opticians)

CPD case studies

Bill Harvey introduces a new format for readers to send in their case studies and have the opportunity to earn an interactive CPD point

Cycloplegia interactive

Following on from last week’s distance learning feature looking at cycloplegic refraction, Sosena Tang and Bill Harvey present an interactive exercise on the subject which aims to stimulate discussion about how best to use cycloplegia in community practice (C100991, one interactive CPD point for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Cycloplegic refraction 1

Sosena Tang reviews the mechanisms behind accommodation and how it affects refraction, the availability of cycloplegic drugs for optometrists, and how and when to use them. Case examples of post-cycloplegic prescribing are also presented

Low vision practice VRICS

Bill Harvey introduces a VRICS exercise aimed focusing on some of the adaptations to the routine eye examination that are required in low vision clinic

Fundamentals of ophthalmic dispensing part 24: Presbyopia 2

Modern presbyopes have a huge selection of vision correction options from which to choose. In this article Tina Arbon Black and Peter Black discuss the ‘old-fashioned’ options of two separate pairs and segmented lenses which still have an important place in the optician’s armoury (C100919; suitable as one provider-led distance learning CPD point for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Advancing the treatment of myopia in children 4: Making a difference - why every dioptre matters

In the last of a four part series focusing upon myopia and its management, Professor Mark Bullimore explains the long-term consequences of myopia upon eye health that eye care practitioners might consider when discussing myopia management intervention (C79731, suitable as one distance learning CET point for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

What can we learn from a service evaluation in a hospital low vision clinic?

Cirta Tooth discusses an analysis of the activities of a Scottish hospital low vision service and reflects on what lessons might be learned regarding the best approach to managing people with vision loss (C79730, suitable for one distance learning CET point for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Fundamentals of ophthalmic dispensing part 23: Presbyopia 1

In the first of two articles, Peter Black and Tina Arbon Black discuss explain the phenomenon of presbyopia and look at the challenges it presents when dispensing an appropriate correction (C 79653, suitable as one distance learning CET point for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Essential contact lens practice – interactive 2

Bill Harvey introduces a new interactive CET exercise based on the recent Essential Contact Lens Practice series (C79550, one interactive distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

Prosopagnosia: When a familiar face becomes a stranger

Cirta Tooth describes the causes of, challenges from and compensation for impaired face recognition (C79589, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

The environmental impact of contact lens practice

Bill Harvey takes a closer look at a recently published study looking at the environmental impact of areas of clinical eye care and reflects on possible implications for future practice (C79492 one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

Health and well-being in eye care practice

In the last in their series of articles looking at the influence of mental health and well-being upon clinical practice, Sheena Tanna-Shah and Neil Retallic discuss how we can best personalise, support and influence new wearer’s experiences to increase compliance, maximise the chance of success and reduce the likelihood of early contact lens drop out. (C79345, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

Fundamentals of ophthalmic dispensing part 22: Contact lens regulations

Tina Arbon Black and Peter Black discuss the basics of contact lenses and the regulations relating to their supply (C79307, suitable as one distance learning CET point for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

Advancing the treatment of myopia in children part 3: Risk to benefit comparison of myopia controlling contact lenses

Dr Kate Gifford offers an analysis of the safety of myopia controlling contact lens wear in childhood compared to the lifetime risks of eye disease and vision impairment associated with myopia (C79247, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

Hybrid lenses – an update

Do you think hybrids are specialist lenses? Well, think again. Phil Thomson explains. (C79176, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)