In the first in a new series looking at effective communication in practice, Ian Davies offers and overview of why good communication has such a significant impact on successful practice (C74245, suitable for one distance learning CET point for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)