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The business of myopia control

Dr Manbir Nagra takes a look at the myopia epidemic and the implications of myopia control on both patient and eye care professional (C70869, one distance learning CET point for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

Eyes on CVI

Cirta Tooth (Optometrist Bsc) introduces the concept of cerebral visual impairment and understanding our patients’ visual world (C70900, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Binocular vision Part 1 – Underlying principles

In the first in a major series looking at the assessment of binocular vision and detection of anomalies, Dr Fergal Ennis considers the underlying principles of normal binocular status (C70787, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Corneal hysteresis

Dr Rohit Narayan explains the concept of corneal hysteresis and how its interpretation may play a role in the screening and diagnosis of ocular hypertension and glaucoma (C70692, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and therapeutic optometrists)

Contact applanation tonometry – a refresher

Contact applanation tonometry is an established technique, essential for complying with local and national guidance in screening for and management of ocular hypertension and glaucoma. Bill Harvey offers an overview of the technique and a step-by-step guide to how it is done (C70691, one distance learning CET point, suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Essential contact lens practice 1 – Insights on the UK contact lens market

In the first article in a major bimonthly series about modern contact lens practice edited by Dr Rachel Hiscox, Clair Bulpin discusses the identification of potential successful wearers, (C70579, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)

Adverse effects of glaucoma medications

Stanley Keys describes the different classes of drug used in the management of glaucoma and their potential adverse ocular effects (C70601, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and therapeutic optometrists)

Getting into your comfort zone

Dr John Buch, Greg Hofmann and David Ruston discuss the many and varied influences on ocular comfort in contact lens wearers and suggest how understanding these may help ensure successful and continued contact lens wear (C70446, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists, dispensing opticians and contact lens opticians)

Pupil assessment – a refresher

Bill Harvey offers an overview of the assessment of the pupils and the implications of any findings as part of a routine eye examination (C70426, one distance learning point for optometrists and dispensing opticians)

Post-operative refraction in patients with advanced technology intraocular lenses – clinical pearls

Christa Gore and Dr Clare O’Donnell consider the challenges when refracting patients implanted with intraocular lenses and consider how best to meet their various visual needs (C70301, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)