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Brain Tumours in an Eye Exam
Part 2

Nearly 12,000 people in the UK will be diagnosed with a brain tumour each year - that’s 31 per day. Approximately 30% of people with brain tumours report visual disturbances. This article is part 2 of a two part series by The Brain Tumour Charity discussing the top 10 signs and symptoms of a brain tumour that could be detected in an eye examination.

1 CET point
Start CET
New
The Lowdown on Demodex

Demodex is one of the most common, but often overlooked, causes of blepharitis and ocular surface inflammation, being associated with between 29% and 74% of all cases of blepharitis. This article will review demodex, its prevalence, its diagnosis and its treatment.

1 CET point
Independent Prescribing Peer Review

Peer review pack for therapeutic prescribers.

3 CET points
Enhanced Services in Community Practice
Providing a Minor Eye Conditions Service

The investigation and treatment of a range of common eye conditions has become a significant part of community optometry practice. This article will explain some of the legal framework, practical issues around providing the service, and discuss the treatment of some common conditions.

1 CET point
OCT: A guide to differentiating lesions

This article takes a closer look at characteristics of the most common lesions and accompanying ocular conditions seen on OCT scans as well as how to differentially diagnose certain key pathologies in day-to-day practice. Case records will focus on macula pathology and how to diagnose and manage these conditions in practice.

1 CET point
Brain Tumours in an eye exam - Common Signs & Symptoms

Nearly 12,000 people in the UK will be diagnosed with a brain tumour each year - that’s 31 per day. Approximately 30% of people with brain tumours report visual disturbances. This article is part one of a two part series by the Brain Tumour Charity discussing the top 10 signs and symptoms of a brain tumour that could be detected in an eye examination.

1 CET point
A Step by Step Guide to Reviewing and Interpreting Pathology & Diseases
Ultra-Widefield Retinal Imaging Recorded Webinar

When taking on new clinical diagnostic equipment it can be quite bewildering to view the eye in different ways. Often the new imaging techniques show structures in ways that look so different as to cause confusion. It is imperative that when viewing images the user has at least a basic knowledge of what they are looking at and how to differentiate between the normal and the abnormal whilst arriving at sensible conclusions as to what they are looking at.

1 CET point
I've already said this...The continuing importance of communication

This article discusses the importance of communication in clinical practice, the impact of remote consultation and PPE on communication, and methods for improving communication with patients.

1 CET point
Prescribing prisms in optometric practice
A user-friendly guide

Optometrists often report anxiety when they encounter a patient wearing prisms or who asks whether a prismatic correction would help their symptoms. This article attempts to de-mystify this area of optometric practice.

1 CET point
Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Prevention is better than cure

This article will cover the prevalence of Acanthamoeba Keratitis, its aetiology, diagnosis and treatment. The main focus will be on prevention by patient education, and on early detection and referral.

1 CET point
Think Like An Expert Witness

Completion of this recorded webinar will form part of the GOC reclaim process 2021 for UK and ROI operated stores.

1 CET point
OCT: Everyday Cases From Practice

Test your OCT skills and improve your understanding with these OCT cases from practice.

1 CET point
Independent Prescribing by Optometrists in a Hospital Setting

The article reviews how Independent Prescribing Optometrists work in a hospital setting, and discusses the management of various ocular conditions.

1 CET point
Build your confidence with multifocal contact lenses

As a result of continuing advances in contact lens materials and optical design, multifocal prescribing has increased in recent years. In 2016, multifocal contact lenses accounted for 26% of all new soft lens fits, but that's still well below the opportunity presented by this large group of potential contact lens wearers.

1 CET point
Getting on the right tract with uveitis
Part 2

This course we will consider anterior uveitis in a systematic and logical approach.

1 CET point
Retinal Imaging - Case Studies

This course will present 5 patient case studies in which ultra-widefield retinal imaging has been performed. The diagnosis, management and referral protocols for each case will be discussed.

1 CET point
Goldmann Applanation Tonometry

The aim of this article is to offer an overview of when we should use Goldmann Applanation Tonometry, how to carry it out, and provide guidance on how to minimise inaccuracies.

1 CET point
What's in a frame?

This article will give an overview of the history of spectacle frames and provide guidance for frame selection, fitting and adjustments, including paediatric dispensing and high-powered lenses.

1 CET point
Peripheral Retina
Case studies

This article provides a brief review of conditions that increase the risk of retinal detachment and includes 4 case studies.

1 CET point
An introduction to AMD

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of sight loss in the developed world. In the UK more than 600,000 people are affected by AMD. This course reviews the anatomy and pathophysiology of AMD, and `the help and services available to people with vision loss through low vision aids and technology.

1 CET point
The emotional impact of a diagnosis of AMD

A diagnosis of AMD can be devastating for patients. It is vital that eye care practitioners are aware of the emotional impact a diagnosis of AMD can have and how they can help patients come to terms with it. In this 1 hour course we review the importance of careful communication, the impact of a diagnosis on mental health, and information and advice that should be provided to people with AMD.

1 CET point
Infection Control in Practice

This article will discuss the danger zones for infection transmission, how to minimise the risk of transmission, and how to identify and protect vulnerable patients in practice.

1 CET point
Ocular nutrition
Front to back

This presentation provides an overview of published literature on the role of nutritional supplementation in maintaining eye health with specific focus on dry eye disease and AMD.

1 CET point
Managing dry eye for the busy practitioner

This article will highlight the management options available for dry eye disease, and also look at how other treatment modalities can be incorporated into our daily practice.

1 CET point
Ocular Emergencies

This article provides an overview of ocular emergencies and their key clinical features.

1 CET point
Making Accurate GOS Claims

This article focuses on four different scenarios involving challenging NHS claims.

1 CET point
Resolving health inequalities for homeless and vulnerable people
Turning strategy into action

This article discusses the barriers faced by homeless people in accessing eye care, the prevalence of uncorrected refractive error and pathology and the difference an eye examination can make to this vulnerable population.

1 CET point
Working safely as a locum

This article will highlight some of the practical and clinical issues locums may face and suggest solutions to mitigate them so you can practice safely and confidently.

1 CET point
Ensuring Contact Lens Compliance

This article will discuss the most common non-compliance factors for contact lens wearers and the associated consequences.

1 CET point
Ch-ch-changes in refraction

This article will consider how changes in refraction can indicate underlying pathology. The investigations that should be conducted to aid diagnosis will be discussed as well as management and referral procedures.

1 CET point
SD-OCT analysis in glaucoma screening

This article provides an overview of the latest development in OCT imaging and how it can be used to improve glaucoma diagnosis. Patient case studies are presented to demonstrate how to use the information provided by this technology and discuss common mistakes that are made when interpreting OCT results.

1 CET point
Free-form progressive powered lenses
Improving outcomes and reducing mistakes

This article describes the considerations that need to be made when dispensing free-form progressive powered lenses and how to reduce non-tolerance in practice.

1 CET point
Seeing beyond the eyes

This article discusses the non-medical referrals that eye care practitioners should make to ensure low vision patients receive appropriate support to maintain their independence and well-being.

1 CET point
Managing Myopia in Practice

This presentation highlights the prevalence of myopia and its association with ocular conditions. The lecture draws upon the most recent research to discuss myopia management strategies, including multifocal lenses and orthokeratology.

1 CET point
Anterior segment tumours

This article will review the prevalence, aetiology, clinical features and treatment of the most common forms of anterior segment ocular tumours.

1 CET point
A guide to low vision in practice

This article discusses the prevalence of low vision in the UK and provides guidance on assessing low vision patients. In addition, the various visual aids that can be dispensed, including traditional magnifiers and modern options are discussed.

1 CET point
What's new in glaucoma?

This lecture will consider the latest developments in glaucoma clinics, including diagnostic technology and treatment options.

1 CET point
Looking at diabetes and the eye

This article covers the physiological effects of diabetes to explain diabetic eye disease and how to identify it.

1 CET point
Dry Eye Disease: A Growing Epidemic

This lecture will provide an overview of the growing prevalence of dry eye disease.

1 CET point
First First Things First
Overcoming Communication Barriers

This article will review the communication barriers that exist during the early stages of a consultation and discuss alternative strategies for overcoming these.

1 CET point
Contact Lens Verification and Identification

This article covers the methods and instrumentation required to identify and verify contact lenses.

1 CET point
OCT - Let's start from the beginning

In this recorded webinar, Jason Higginbotham BSc (Hons) MCOptom FBDO reviews the basic principles of OCT, when it is used, how images are captured and how scans are assessed.

1 CET point
OCT Basic Case Examples: Part 1

This recorded lecture will take you through patient cases histories, to help you understand, by example, how to interpret OCT scans.

1 CET point
OCT Basic Case Examples: Part 2

This recorded lecture will take you through patient cases histories to help you understand, by example, how to interpret OCT scans.

1 CET point
Meeting the needs of our presbyopic patients

This article will provide an introduction to presbyopia and discuss management options, including spectacle, contact lens and surgical correction.

1 CET point
Getting started. What does a myopia control clinic look like?
Recorded webinar

.

1 CET point
Lenses and Harmful Light Protection

This article will provide an overview of harmful light, including sources of exposure and the effects on the eye. In addition, the different types of protective lenses that are available, and how these are manufactured will be discussed.

1 CET point
Spectacle Lenses in Myopia Control
Recorded webinar

This presentation will discuss practice-based methods of customising the spectacle lens option to reduce myopic progression and prevent pathologies associated with myopic extension of the eye.

1 CET point
To Refer or Not to Refer?

This lecture will explore best practice working partnerships between optometrists and ophthalmologists for better patient care and outcomes.

1 CET point
Is small incision lenticular extraction really something to SMILE about?

This article will cover the history of modern refractive surgery and describe the SMILE procedure.

1 CET point
Getting On the Right Tract with Uveitis

This course will review 4 patient cases with presenting with different types of anterior uveitis. For each case, symptoms, diagnosis, referral and management will be discussed.

1 CET point
Glaucoma: Diagnosis, Referral Guidance and Management

This article will review the revised NICE guidance for referral and management of glaucoma patients.

1 CET point
Retinal Tumours and Pigmented Lesions

This course reviews the prevalence, aetiology, differential diagnosis and treatment of the most common pigmented fundus lesions and ocular tumours.

1 CET point
Soft Contact Lens Options in Myopia Control
Recorded webinar

.

1 CET point
Cataract and the NICE Guidelines

In October 2017, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence published new guidance on the management of cataracts in adults.

1 CET point
Ortho-K in Myopia Control
Recorded webinar

.

1 CET point
Myopia Control: An Evidence Based Approach
Recorded webinar

.

1 CET point
TFOS DEWS II: Expert Insights for Adopting Best Practice in Dry Eye Disease. Definition and Classification
Course 2

.

1 CET point
TFOS DEWS II: Expert Insights for Adopting Best Practice in Dry Eye Disease. Diagnosis
Course 3

.

1 CET point
TFOS DEWS II: Expert Insights for Adopting Best Practice in Dry Eye Disease. Management and Therapy
Course 4

.

1 CET point
What makes us fit to practise?

This article reviews the GOC’s fitness to practise process, including up to date statistics, cases and FTP committee decisions.

1 CET point
Oxygen and the eye

This presentation will discuss the role of oxygen supply in the eye and will review how the emerging technique of spectral imaging can be used to map oxygenation of blood in the retina and conjunctiva and to detect abnormal oxygen consumption patterns.

1 CET point
Contemporary Management of Diabetic Retinopathy

A summary of Diabetic Retinopathy, the factors that contribute to it and the management options available and the underpinning scientific knowledge.

1 CET point
How to Interpret OCT Images: Common Case Histories

This course will discuss the key features of common ocular pathologies to help optometrists make an accurate diagnosis using OCT imaging.

1 CET point
Getting Started with Myopia Control

This lecture is ideal for anyone considering myopia control.

1 CET point
New Treatments for Dry AMD

This lecture will provide some background into age-related macular degeneration (AMD), discuss how the AMD-risk associated mutations affect our immune system and talk about new therapies currently being developed.

1 CET point
A Review of Contact Lens Fitting and Aftercare

This interactive CET course reviews contact lens fitting and aftercare while also examines some of the more common issues affecting contact lens wear.

1 CET point
Getting the most from your slit lamp

This interactive CET course covers the set up and use of a slit lamp through demonstration and discussion.

1 CET point
Facial Skin Lesions

As seen in etCETera. In this article, we describe the most common skin lesions you are likely to come across and explain how to manage them.

1 CET point
Diabetes CET Article

This CET article was written to accompany a peer review session.

1 CET point
Diabetes Peer Review

The one stop solution to all your peer review needs.

3 CET points
Binocular Vision Peer Review

The one stop solution to all your peer review needs.

3 CET points
Binocular Vision CET Article

This CET article was written to accompany a peer review session.

1 CET point
Dispensing Essentials Peer Review

The one stop solution to all your peer review needs.

3 CET points
Dispensing Essentials CET Article

This CET article was written to accompany a peer review session.

1 CET point
OCT Live
Bringing Multimodality Imaging to Life

OCT brought to life with OCT LIVE filmed at Eyecare 2017.

1 CET point
Assessing the Anterior Chamber

This course aims to keep your knowledge and skills up to date with useful techniques for assessing the anterior chamber.

1 CET point
Myopia Control: A Practical and Evidence Based Optical Approach

As seen in the January 2017 Issue of etCETera. Login or register to access this CET article.

1 CET point
OCT Case Histories Part 1

Test your diagnostic skills on these four case histories of patients with macular disease. Try to diagnose and manage each case correctly, then compare your answers to the feedback from our subject expert.

1 CET point
OCT Case Histories Part 2

Test your diagnostic skills on four more case histories of patients with retinal disease.

1 CET point
OCT Case Histories Part 3

Test your diagnostic skills on four more case histories of patients with retinal disease.

1 CET point
OCT Case Histories Part 4

Test your diagnostic skills on four more case histories of patients with retinal disease.

1 CET point
A Step by Step Guide to Reviewing and Interpreting Pathology & Diseases
Ultra-Widefield Retinal Imaging Recorded Webinar

When taking on new clinical diagnostic equipment it can be quite bewildering to view the eye in different ways. Often the new imaging techniques show structures in ways that look so different as to cause confusion. It is imperative that when viewing images the user has at least a basic knowledge of what they are looking at and how to differentiate between the normal and the abnormal whilst arriving at sensible conclusions as to what they are looking at.

1 CET point
I've already said this...The continuing importance of communication

This article discusses the importance of communication in clinical practice, the impact of remote consultation and PPE on communication, and methods for improving communication with patients.

1 CET point
Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Prevention is better than cure

This article will cover the prevalence of Acanthamoeba Keratitis, its aetiology, diagnosis and treatment. The main focus will be on prevention by patient education, and on early detection and referral.

1 CET point
Think Like An Expert Witness

Completion of this recorded webinar will form part of the GOC reclaim process 2021 for UK and ROI operated stores.

1 CET point
Build your confidence with multifocal contact lenses

As a result of continuing advances in contact lens materials and optical design, multifocal prescribing has increased in recent years. In 2016, multifocal contact lenses accounted for 26% of all new soft lens fits, but that's still well below the opportunity presented by this large group of potential contact lens wearers.

1 CET point
What's in a frame?

This article will give an overview of the history of spectacle frames and provide guidance for frame selection, fitting and adjustments, including paediatric dispensing and high-powered lenses.

1 CET point
Peripheral Retina
Case studies

This article provides a brief review of conditions that increase the risk of retinal detachment and includes 4 case studies.

1 CET point
An introduction to AMD

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of sight loss in the developed world. In the UK more than 600,000 people are affected by AMD. This course reviews the anatomy and pathophysiology of AMD, and `the help and services available to people with vision loss through low vision aids and technology.

1 CET point
The emotional impact of a diagnosis of AMD

A diagnosis of AMD can be devastating for patients. It is vital that eye care practitioners are aware of the emotional impact a diagnosis of AMD can have and how they can help patients come to terms with it. In this 1 hour course we review the importance of careful communication, the impact of a diagnosis on mental health, and information and advice that should be provided to people with AMD.

1 CET point
Ocular Emergencies

This article provides an overview of ocular emergencies and their key clinical features.

1 CET point
Making Accurate GOS Claims

This article focuses on four different scenarios involving challenging NHS claims.

1 CET point
Resolving health inequalities for homeless and vulnerable people
Turning strategy into action

This article discusses the barriers faced by homeless people in accessing eye care, the prevalence of uncorrected refractive error and pathology and the difference an eye examination can make to this vulnerable population.

1 CET point
Working safely as a locum

This article will highlight some of the practical and clinical issues locums may face and suggest solutions to mitigate them so you can practice safely and confidently.

1 CET point
Ensuring Contact Lens Compliance

This article will discuss the most common non-compliance factors for contact lens wearers and the associated consequences.

1 CET point
Free-form progressive powered lenses
Improving outcomes and reducing mistakes

This article describes the considerations that need to be made when dispensing free-form progressive powered lenses and how to reduce non-tolerance in practice.

1 CET point
Seeing beyond the eyes

This article discusses the non-medical referrals that eye care practitioners should make to ensure low vision patients receive appropriate support to maintain their independence and well-being.

1 CET point
Managing Myopia in Practice

This presentation highlights the prevalence of myopia and its association with ocular conditions. The lecture draws upon the most recent research to discuss myopia management strategies, including multifocal lenses and orthokeratology.

1 CET point
A guide to low vision in practice

This article discusses the prevalence of low vision in the UK and provides guidance on assessing low vision patients. In addition, the various visual aids that can be dispensed, including traditional magnifiers and modern options are discussed.

1 CET point
First First Things First
Overcoming Communication Barriers

This article will review the communication barriers that exist during the early stages of a consultation and discuss alternative strategies for overcoming these.

1 CET point
Meeting the needs of our presbyopic patients

This article will provide an introduction to presbyopia and discuss management options, including spectacle, contact lens and surgical correction.

1 CET point
Spectacle Lenses in Myopia Control
Recorded webinar

This presentation will discuss practice-based methods of customising the spectacle lens option to reduce myopic progression and prevent pathologies associated with myopic extension of the eye.

1 CET point
To Refer or Not to Refer?

This lecture will explore best practice working partnerships between optometrists and ophthalmologists for better patient care and outcomes.

1 CET point
Is small incision lenticular extraction really something to SMILE about?

This article will cover the history of modern refractive surgery and describe the SMILE procedure.

1 CET point
Glaucoma: Diagnosis, Referral Guidance and Management

This article will review the revised NICE guidance for referral and management of glaucoma patients.

1 CET point
Soft Contact Lens Options in Myopia Control
Recorded webinar

.

1 CET point
Cataract and the NICE Guidelines

In October 2017, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence published new guidance on the management of cataracts in adults.

1 CET point
Ortho-K in Myopia Control
Recorded webinar

.

1 CET point
Myopia Control: An Evidence Based Approach
Recorded webinar

.

1 CET point
Getting Started with Myopia Control

This lecture is ideal for anyone considering myopia control.

1 CET point
Diabetes Peer Review

The one stop solution to all your peer review needs.

3 CET points
Dispensing Essentials Peer Review

The one stop solution to all your peer review needs.

3 CET points
Myopia Control: A Practical and Evidence Based Optical Approach

As seen in the January 2017 Issue of etCETera. Login or register to access this CET article.

1 CET point
Featured

Brain Tumours in an Eye Exam
Part 2

Nearly 12,000 people in the UK will be diagnosed with a brain tumour each year - that’s 31 per day. Approximately 30% of people with brain tumours report visual disturbances. This article is part 2 of a two part series by The Brain Tumour Charity discussing the top 10 signs and symptoms of a brain tumour that could be detected in an eye examination.

1 CET point
Start CET
OCT: A guide to differentiating lesions

This article takes a closer look at characteristics of the most common lesions and accompanying ocular conditions seen on OCT scans as well as how to differentially diagnose certain key pathologies in day-to-day practice. Case records will focus on macula pathology and how to diagnose and manage these conditions in practice.

1 CET point
Brain Tumours in an eye exam - Common Signs & Symptoms

Nearly 12,000 people in the UK will be diagnosed with a brain tumour each year - that’s 31 per day. Approximately 30% of people with brain tumours report visual disturbances. This article is part one of a two part series by the Brain Tumour Charity discussing the top 10 signs and symptoms of a brain tumour that could be detected in an eye examination.

1 CET point
A Step by Step Guide to Reviewing and Interpreting Pathology & Diseases
Ultra-Widefield Retinal Imaging Recorded Webinar

When taking on new clinical diagnostic equipment it can be quite bewildering to view the eye in different ways. Often the new imaging techniques show structures in ways that look so different as to cause confusion. It is imperative that when viewing images the user has at least a basic knowledge of what they are looking at and how to differentiate between the normal and the abnormal whilst arriving at sensible conclusions as to what they are looking at.

1 CET point
OCT: Everyday Cases From Practice

Test your OCT skills and improve your understanding with these OCT cases from practice.

1 CET point
Retinal Imaging - Case Studies

This course will present 5 patient case studies in which ultra-widefield retinal imaging has been performed. The diagnosis, management and referral protocols for each case will be discussed.

1 CET point
Goldmann Applanation Tonometry

The aim of this article is to offer an overview of when we should use Goldmann Applanation Tonometry, how to carry it out, and provide guidance on how to minimise inaccuracies.

1 CET point
Peripheral Retina
Case studies

This article provides a brief review of conditions that increase the risk of retinal detachment and includes 4 case studies.

1 CET point
Managing dry eye for the busy practitioner

This article will highlight the management options available for dry eye disease, and also look at how other treatment modalities can be incorporated into our daily practice.

1 CET point
Ocular Emergencies

This article provides an overview of ocular emergencies and their key clinical features.

1 CET point
SD-OCT analysis in glaucoma screening

This article provides an overview of the latest development in OCT imaging and how it can be used to improve glaucoma diagnosis. Patient case studies are presented to demonstrate how to use the information provided by this technology and discuss common mistakes that are made when interpreting OCT results.

1 CET point
Anterior segment tumours

This article will review the prevalence, aetiology, clinical features and treatment of the most common forms of anterior segment ocular tumours.

1 CET point
What's new in glaucoma?

This lecture will consider the latest developments in glaucoma clinics, including diagnostic technology and treatment options.

1 CET point
Dry Eye Disease: A Growing Epidemic

This lecture will provide an overview of the growing prevalence of dry eye disease.

1 CET point
OCT - Let's start from the beginning

In this recorded webinar, Jason Higginbotham BSc (Hons) MCOptom FBDO reviews the basic principles of OCT, when it is used, how images are captured and how scans are assessed.

1 CET point
OCT Basic Case Examples: Part 1

This recorded lecture will take you through patient cases histories, to help you understand, by example, how to interpret OCT scans.

1 CET point
OCT Basic Case Examples: Part 2

This recorded lecture will take you through patient cases histories to help you understand, by example, how to interpret OCT scans.

1 CET point
TFOS DEWS II: Expert Insights for Adopting Best Practice in Dry Eye Disease. Definition and Classification
Course 2

.

1 CET point
TFOS DEWS II: Expert Insights for Adopting Best Practice in Dry Eye Disease. Diagnosis
Course 3

.

1 CET point
Oxygen and the eye

This presentation will discuss the role of oxygen supply in the eye and will review how the emerging technique of spectral imaging can be used to map oxygenation of blood in the retina and conjunctiva and to detect abnormal oxygen consumption patterns.

1 CET point
How to Interpret OCT Images: Common Case Histories

This course will discuss the key features of common ocular pathologies to help optometrists make an accurate diagnosis using OCT imaging.

1 CET point
Getting the most from your slit lamp

This interactive CET course covers the set up and use of a slit lamp through demonstration and discussion.

1 CET point
Diabetes Peer Review

The one stop solution to all your peer review needs.

3 CET points
OCT Live
Bringing Multimodality Imaging to Life

OCT brought to life with OCT LIVE filmed at Eyecare 2017.

1 CET point
Assessing the Anterior Chamber

This course aims to keep your knowledge and skills up to date with useful techniques for assessing the anterior chamber.

1 CET point
OCT Case Histories Part 1

Test your diagnostic skills on these four case histories of patients with macular disease. Try to diagnose and manage each case correctly, then compare your answers to the feedback from our subject expert.

1 CET point
OCT Case Histories Part 2

Test your diagnostic skills on four more case histories of patients with retinal disease.

1 CET point
OCT Case Histories Part 3

Test your diagnostic skills on four more case histories of patients with retinal disease.

1 CET point
OCT Case Histories Part 4

Test your diagnostic skills on four more case histories of patients with retinal disease.

1 CET point
What's in a frame?

This article will give an overview of the history of spectacle frames and provide guidance for frame selection, fitting and adjustments, including paediatric dispensing and high-powered lenses.

1 CET point
An introduction to AMD

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of sight loss in the developed world. In the UK more than 600,000 people are affected by AMD. This course reviews the anatomy and pathophysiology of AMD, and `the help and services available to people with vision loss through low vision aids and technology.

1 CET point
Free-form progressive powered lenses
Improving outcomes and reducing mistakes

This article describes the considerations that need to be made when dispensing free-form progressive powered lenses and how to reduce non-tolerance in practice.

1 CET point
Seeing beyond the eyes

This article discusses the non-medical referrals that eye care practitioners should make to ensure low vision patients receive appropriate support to maintain their independence and well-being.

1 CET point
A guide to low vision in practice

This article discusses the prevalence of low vision in the UK and provides guidance on assessing low vision patients. In addition, the various visual aids that can be dispensed, including traditional magnifiers and modern options are discussed.

1 CET point
Lenses and Harmful Light Protection

This article will provide an overview of harmful light, including sources of exposure and the effects on the eye. In addition, the different types of protective lenses that are available, and how these are manufactured will be discussed.

1 CET point
Spectacle Lenses in Myopia Control
Recorded webinar

This presentation will discuss practice-based methods of customising the spectacle lens option to reduce myopic progression and prevent pathologies associated with myopic extension of the eye.

1 CET point
Myopia Control: An Evidence Based Approach
Recorded webinar

.

1 CET point
Dispensing Essentials Peer Review

The one stop solution to all your peer review needs.

3 CET points
Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Prevention is better than cure

This article will cover the prevalence of Acanthamoeba Keratitis, its aetiology, diagnosis and treatment. The main focus will be on prevention by patient education, and on early detection and referral.

1 CET point
Build your confidence with multifocal contact lenses

As a result of continuing advances in contact lens materials and optical design, multifocal prescribing has increased in recent years. In 2016, multifocal contact lenses accounted for 26% of all new soft lens fits, but that's still well below the opportunity presented by this large group of potential contact lens wearers.

1 CET point
Ocular Emergencies

This article provides an overview of ocular emergencies and their key clinical features.

1 CET point
Ensuring Contact Lens Compliance

This article will discuss the most common non-compliance factors for contact lens wearers and the associated consequences.

1 CET point
Managing Myopia in Practice

This presentation highlights the prevalence of myopia and its association with ocular conditions. The lecture draws upon the most recent research to discuss myopia management strategies, including multifocal lenses and orthokeratology.

1 CET point
Contact Lens Verification and Identification

This article covers the methods and instrumentation required to identify and verify contact lenses.

1 CET point
Meeting the needs of our presbyopic patients

This article will provide an introduction to presbyopia and discuss management options, including spectacle, contact lens and surgical correction.

1 CET point
Soft Contact Lens Options in Myopia Control
Recorded webinar

.

1 CET point
Ortho-K in Myopia Control
Recorded webinar

.

1 CET point
Myopia Control: An Evidence Based Approach
Recorded webinar

.

1 CET point
Getting Started with Myopia Control

This lecture is ideal for anyone considering myopia control.

1 CET point
A Review of Contact Lens Fitting and Aftercare

This interactive CET course reviews contact lens fitting and aftercare while also examines some of the more common issues affecting contact lens wear.

1 CET point
Myopia Control: A Practical and Evidence Based Optical Approach

As seen in the January 2017 Issue of etCETera. Login or register to access this CET article.

1 CET point
Featured

Brain Tumours in an Eye Exam
Part 2

Nearly 12,000 people in the UK will be diagnosed with a brain tumour each year - that’s 31 per day. Approximately 30% of people with brain tumours report visual disturbances. This article is part 2 of a two part series by The Brain Tumour Charity discussing the top 10 signs and symptoms of a brain tumour that could be detected in an eye examination.

1 CET point
Start CET
New
The Lowdown on Demodex

Demodex is one of the most common, but often overlooked, causes of blepharitis and ocular surface inflammation, being associated with between 29% and 74% of all cases of blepharitis. This article will review demodex, its prevalence, its diagnosis and its treatment.

1 CET point
Independent Prescribing Peer Review

Peer review pack for therapeutic prescribers.

3 CET points
Enhanced Services in Community Practice
Providing a Minor Eye Conditions Service

The investigation and treatment of a range of common eye conditions has become a significant part of community optometry practice. This article will explain some of the legal framework, practical issues around providing the service, and discuss the treatment of some common conditions.

1 CET point
OCT: A guide to differentiating lesions

This article takes a closer look at characteristics of the most common lesions and accompanying ocular conditions seen on OCT scans as well as how to differentially diagnose certain key pathologies in day-to-day practice. Case records will focus on macula pathology and how to diagnose and manage these conditions in practice.

1 CET point
Brain Tumours in an eye exam - Common Signs & Symptoms

Nearly 12,000 people in the UK will be diagnosed with a brain tumour each year - that’s 31 per day. Approximately 30% of people with brain tumours report visual disturbances. This article is part one of a two part series by the Brain Tumour Charity discussing the top 10 signs and symptoms of a brain tumour that could be detected in an eye examination.

1 CET point
A Step by Step Guide to Reviewing and Interpreting Pathology & Diseases
Ultra-Widefield Retinal Imaging Recorded Webinar

When taking on new clinical diagnostic equipment it can be quite bewildering to view the eye in different ways. Often the new imaging techniques show structures in ways that look so different as to cause confusion. It is imperative that when viewing images the user has at least a basic knowledge of what they are looking at and how to differentiate between the normal and the abnormal whilst arriving at sensible conclusions as to what they are looking at.

1 CET point
Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Prevention is better than cure

This article will cover the prevalence of Acanthamoeba Keratitis, its aetiology, diagnosis and treatment. The main focus will be on prevention by patient education, and on early detection and referral.

1 CET point
OCT: Everyday Cases From Practice

Test your OCT skills and improve your understanding with these OCT cases from practice.

1 CET point
Independent Prescribing by Optometrists in a Hospital Setting

The article reviews how Independent Prescribing Optometrists work in a hospital setting, and discusses the management of various ocular conditions.

1 CET point
Getting on the right tract with uveitis
Part 2

This course we will consider anterior uveitis in a systematic and logical approach.

1 CET point
Retinal Imaging - Case Studies

This course will present 5 patient case studies in which ultra-widefield retinal imaging has been performed. The diagnosis, management and referral protocols for each case will be discussed.

1 CET point
Peripheral Retina
Case studies

This article provides a brief review of conditions that increase the risk of retinal detachment and includes 4 case studies.

1 CET point
An introduction to AMD

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of sight loss in the developed world. In the UK more than 600,000 people are affected by AMD. This course reviews the anatomy and pathophysiology of AMD, and `the help and services available to people with vision loss through low vision aids and technology.

1 CET point
The emotional impact of a diagnosis of AMD

A diagnosis of AMD can be devastating for patients. It is vital that eye care practitioners are aware of the emotional impact a diagnosis of AMD can have and how they can help patients come to terms with it. In this 1 hour course we review the importance of careful communication, the impact of a diagnosis on mental health, and information and advice that should be provided to people with AMD.

1 CET point
Ocular nutrition
Front to back

This presentation provides an overview of published literature on the role of nutritional supplementation in maintaining eye health with specific focus on dry eye disease and AMD.

1 CET point
Managing dry eye for the busy practitioner

This article will highlight the management options available for dry eye disease, and also look at how other treatment modalities can be incorporated into our daily practice.

1 CET point
Ocular Emergencies

This article provides an overview of ocular emergencies and their key clinical features.

1 CET point
Resolving health inequalities for homeless and vulnerable people
Turning strategy into action

This article discusses the barriers faced by homeless people in accessing eye care, the prevalence of uncorrected refractive error and pathology and the difference an eye examination can make to this vulnerable population.

1 CET point
Working safely as a locum

This article will highlight some of the practical and clinical issues locums may face and suggest solutions to mitigate them so you can practice safely and confidently.

1 CET point
Ch-ch-changes in refraction

This article will consider how changes in refraction can indicate underlying pathology. The investigations that should be conducted to aid diagnosis will be discussed as well as management and referral procedures.

1 CET point
SD-OCT analysis in glaucoma screening

This article provides an overview of the latest development in OCT imaging and how it can be used to improve glaucoma diagnosis. Patient case studies are presented to demonstrate how to use the information provided by this technology and discuss common mistakes that are made when interpreting OCT results.

1 CET point
Managing Myopia in Practice

This presentation highlights the prevalence of myopia and its association with ocular conditions. The lecture draws upon the most recent research to discuss myopia management strategies, including multifocal lenses and orthokeratology.

1 CET point
Anterior segment tumours

This article will review the prevalence, aetiology, clinical features and treatment of the most common forms of anterior segment ocular tumours.

1 CET point
What's new in glaucoma?

This lecture will consider the latest developments in glaucoma clinics, including diagnostic technology and treatment options.

1 CET point
Looking at diabetes and the eye

This article covers the physiological effects of diabetes to explain diabetic eye disease and how to identify it.

1 CET point
Dry Eye Disease: A Growing Epidemic

This lecture will provide an overview of the growing prevalence of dry eye disease.

1 CET point
OCT - Let's start from the beginning

In this recorded webinar, Jason Higginbotham BSc (Hons) MCOptom FBDO reviews the basic principles of OCT, when it is used, how images are captured and how scans are assessed.

1 CET point
OCT Basic Case Examples: Part 1

This recorded lecture will take you through patient cases histories, to help you understand, by example, how to interpret OCT scans.

1 CET point
OCT Basic Case Examples: Part 2

This recorded lecture will take you through patient cases histories to help you understand, by example, how to interpret OCT scans.

1 CET point
Getting started. What does a myopia control clinic look like?
Recorded webinar

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1 CET point
Lenses and Harmful Light Protection

This article will provide an overview of harmful light, including sources of exposure and the effects on the eye. In addition, the different types of protective lenses that are available, and how these are manufactured will be discussed.

1 CET point
To Refer or Not to Refer?

This lecture will explore best practice working partnerships between optometrists and ophthalmologists for better patient care and outcomes.

1 CET point
Getting On the Right Tract with Uveitis

This course will review 4 patient cases with presenting with different types of anterior uveitis. For each case, symptoms, diagnosis, referral and management will be discussed.

1 CET point
Glaucoma: Diagnosis, Referral Guidance and Management

This article will review the revised NICE guidance for referral and management of glaucoma patients.

1 CET point
Retinal Tumours and Pigmented Lesions

This course reviews the prevalence, aetiology, differential diagnosis and treatment of the most common pigmented fundus lesions and ocular tumours.

1 CET point
Cataract and the NICE Guidelines

In October 2017, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence published new guidance on the management of cataracts in adults.

1 CET point
Myopia Control: An Evidence Based Approach
Recorded webinar

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1 CET point
TFOS DEWS II: Expert Insights for Adopting Best Practice in Dry Eye Disease. Definition and Classification
Course 2

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1 CET point
TFOS DEWS II: Expert Insights for Adopting Best Practice in Dry Eye Disease. Management and Therapy
Course 4

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1 CET point
Oxygen and the eye

This presentation will discuss the role of oxygen supply in the eye and will review how the emerging technique of spectral imaging can be used to map oxygenation of blood in the retina and conjunctiva and to detect abnormal oxygen consumption patterns.

1 CET point
Contemporary Management of Diabetic Retinopathy

A summary of Diabetic Retinopathy, the factors that contribute to it and the management options available and the underpinning scientific knowledge.

1 CET point
How to Interpret OCT Images: Common Case Histories

This course will discuss the key features of common ocular pathologies to help optometrists make an accurate diagnosis using OCT imaging.

1 CET point
New Treatments for Dry AMD

This lecture will provide some background into age-related macular degeneration (AMD), discuss how the AMD-risk associated mutations affect our immune system and talk about new therapies currently being developed.

1 CET point
Facial Skin Lesions

As seen in etCETera. In this article, we describe the most common skin lesions you are likely to come across and explain how to manage them.

1 CET point
Diabetes CET Article

This CET article was written to accompany a peer review session.

1 CET point
Diabetes Peer Review

The one stop solution to all your peer review needs.

3 CET points
Binocular Vision Peer Review

The one stop solution to all your peer review needs.

3 CET points
Binocular Vision CET Article

This CET article was written to accompany a peer review session.

1 CET point
Dispensing Essentials Peer Review

The one stop solution to all your peer review needs.

3 CET points
OCT Live
Bringing Multimodality Imaging to Life

OCT brought to life with OCT LIVE filmed at Eyecare 2017.

1 CET point
Assessing the Anterior Chamber

This course aims to keep your knowledge and skills up to date with useful techniques for assessing the anterior chamber.

1 CET point
Myopia Control: A Practical and Evidence Based Optical Approach

As seen in the January 2017 Issue of etCETera. Login or register to access this CET article.

1 CET point
OCT Case Histories Part 1

Test your diagnostic skills on these four case histories of patients with macular disease. Try to diagnose and manage each case correctly, then compare your answers to the feedback from our subject expert.

1 CET point
OCT Case Histories Part 2

Test your diagnostic skills on four more case histories of patients with retinal disease.

1 CET point
OCT Case Histories Part 3

Test your diagnostic skills on four more case histories of patients with retinal disease.

1 CET point
OCT Case Histories Part 4

Test your diagnostic skills on four more case histories of patients with retinal disease.

1 CET point
Think Like An Expert Witness

Completion of this recorded webinar will form part of the GOC reclaim process 2021 for UK and ROI operated stores.

1 CET point
Ch-ch-changes in refraction

This article will consider how changes in refraction can indicate underlying pathology. The investigations that should be conducted to aid diagnosis will be discussed as well as management and referral procedures.

1 CET point
Getting started. What does a myopia control clinic look like?
Recorded webinar

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1 CET point
Spectacle Lenses in Myopia Control
Recorded webinar

This presentation will discuss practice-based methods of customising the spectacle lens option to reduce myopic progression and prevent pathologies associated with myopic extension of the eye.

1 CET point
Diabetes Peer Review

The one stop solution to all your peer review needs.

3 CET points
Binocular Vision Peer Review

The one stop solution to all your peer review needs.

3 CET points
Binocular Vision CET Article

This CET article was written to accompany a peer review session.

1 CET point
Prescribing prisms in optometric practice
A user-friendly guide

Optometrists often report anxiety when they encounter a patient wearing prisms or who asks whether a prismatic correction would help their symptoms. This article attempts to de-mystify this area of optometric practice.

1 CET point
Diabetes CET Article

This CET article was written to accompany a peer review session.

1 CET point
Diabetes Peer Review

The one stop solution to all your peer review needs.

3 CET points
Binocular Vision Peer Review

The one stop solution to all your peer review needs.

3 CET points
Binocular Vision CET Article

This CET article was written to accompany a peer review session.

1 CET point
Featured

The Lowdown on Demodex

Demodex is one of the most common, but often overlooked, causes of blepharitis and ocular surface inflammation, being associated with between 29% and 74% of all cases of blepharitis. This article will review demodex, its prevalence, its diagnosis and its treatment.

1 CET point
Start CET
Independent Prescribing Peer Review

Peer review pack for therapeutic prescribers.

3 CET points
Enhanced Services in Community Practice
Providing a Minor Eye Conditions Service

The investigation and treatment of a range of common eye conditions has become a significant part of community optometry practice. This article will explain some of the legal framework, practical issues around providing the service, and discuss the treatment of some common conditions.

1 CET point
OCT: A guide to differentiating lesions

This article takes a closer look at characteristics of the most common lesions and accompanying ocular conditions seen on OCT scans as well as how to differentially diagnose certain key pathologies in day-to-day practice. Case records will focus on macula pathology and how to diagnose and manage these conditions in practice.

1 CET point
A Step by Step Guide to Reviewing and Interpreting Pathology & Diseases
Ultra-Widefield Retinal Imaging Recorded Webinar

When taking on new clinical diagnostic equipment it can be quite bewildering to view the eye in different ways. Often the new imaging techniques show structures in ways that look so different as to cause confusion. It is imperative that when viewing images the user has at least a basic knowledge of what they are looking at and how to differentiate between the normal and the abnormal whilst arriving at sensible conclusions as to what they are looking at.

1 CET point
I've already said this...The continuing importance of communication

This article discusses the importance of communication in clinical practice, the impact of remote consultation and PPE on communication, and methods for improving communication with patients.

1 CET point
Think Like An Expert Witness

Completion of this recorded webinar will form part of the GOC reclaim process 2021 for UK and ROI operated stores.

1 CET point
OCT: Everyday Cases From Practice

Test your OCT skills and improve your understanding with these OCT cases from practice.

1 CET point
Independent Prescribing by Optometrists in a Hospital Setting

The article reviews how Independent Prescribing Optometrists work in a hospital setting, and discusses the management of various ocular conditions.

1 CET point
Build your confidence with multifocal contact lenses

As a result of continuing advances in contact lens materials and optical design, multifocal prescribing has increased in recent years. In 2016, multifocal contact lenses accounted for 26% of all new soft lens fits, but that's still well below the opportunity presented by this large group of potential contact lens wearers.

1 CET point
Getting on the right tract with uveitis
Part 2

This course we will consider anterior uveitis in a systematic and logical approach.

1 CET point
Retinal Imaging - Case Studies

This course will present 5 patient case studies in which ultra-widefield retinal imaging has been performed. The diagnosis, management and referral protocols for each case will be discussed.

1 CET point
Goldmann Applanation Tonometry

The aim of this article is to offer an overview of when we should use Goldmann Applanation Tonometry, how to carry it out, and provide guidance on how to minimise inaccuracies.

1 CET point
What's in a frame?

This article will give an overview of the history of spectacle frames and provide guidance for frame selection, fitting and adjustments, including paediatric dispensing and high-powered lenses.

1 CET point
An introduction to AMD

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of sight loss in the developed world. In the UK more than 600,000 people are affected by AMD. This course reviews the anatomy and pathophysiology of AMD, and `the help and services available to people with vision loss through low vision aids and technology.

1 CET point
The emotional impact of a diagnosis of AMD

A diagnosis of AMD can be devastating for patients. It is vital that eye care practitioners are aware of the emotional impact a diagnosis of AMD can have and how they can help patients come to terms with it. In this 1 hour course we review the importance of careful communication, the impact of a diagnosis on mental health, and information and advice that should be provided to people with AMD.

1 CET point
Infection Control in Practice

This article will discuss the danger zones for infection transmission, how to minimise the risk of transmission, and how to identify and protect vulnerable patients in practice.

1 CET point
Managing dry eye for the busy practitioner

This article will highlight the management options available for dry eye disease, and also look at how other treatment modalities can be incorporated into our daily practice.

1 CET point
Ocular Emergencies

This article provides an overview of ocular emergencies and their key clinical features.

1 CET point
Making Accurate GOS Claims

This article focuses on four different scenarios involving challenging NHS claims.

1 CET point
Resolving health inequalities for homeless and vulnerable people
Turning strategy into action

This article discusses the barriers faced by homeless people in accessing eye care, the prevalence of uncorrected refractive error and pathology and the difference an eye examination can make to this vulnerable population.

1 CET point
Working safely as a locum

This article will highlight some of the practical and clinical issues locums may face and suggest solutions to mitigate them so you can practice safely and confidently.

1 CET point
Ensuring Contact Lens Compliance

This article will discuss the most common non-compliance factors for contact lens wearers and the associated consequences.

1 CET point
Ch-ch-changes in refraction

This article will consider how changes in refraction can indicate underlying pathology. The investigations that should be conducted to aid diagnosis will be discussed as well as management and referral procedures.

1 CET point
SD-OCT analysis in glaucoma screening

This article provides an overview of the latest development in OCT imaging and how it can be used to improve glaucoma diagnosis. Patient case studies are presented to demonstrate how to use the information provided by this technology and discuss common mistakes that are made when interpreting OCT results.

1 CET point
Free-form progressive powered lenses
Improving outcomes and reducing mistakes

This article describes the considerations that need to be made when dispensing free-form progressive powered lenses and how to reduce non-tolerance in practice.

1 CET point
Seeing beyond the eyes

This article discusses the non-medical referrals that eye care practitioners should make to ensure low vision patients receive appropriate support to maintain their independence and well-being.

1 CET point
Managing Myopia in Practice

This presentation highlights the prevalence of myopia and its association with ocular conditions. The lecture draws upon the most recent research to discuss myopia management strategies, including multifocal lenses and orthokeratology.

1 CET point
What's new in glaucoma?

This lecture will consider the latest developments in glaucoma clinics, including diagnostic technology and treatment options.

1 CET point
Looking at diabetes and the eye

This article covers the physiological effects of diabetes to explain diabetic eye disease and how to identify it.

1 CET point
Dry Eye Disease: A Growing Epidemic

This lecture will provide an overview of the growing prevalence of dry eye disease.

1 CET point
OCT - Let's start from the beginning

In this recorded webinar, Jason Higginbotham BSc (Hons) MCOptom FBDO reviews the basic principles of OCT, when it is used, how images are captured and how scans are assessed.

1 CET point
OCT Basic Case Examples: Part 1

This recorded lecture will take you through patient cases histories, to help you understand, by example, how to interpret OCT scans.

1 CET point
OCT Basic Case Examples: Part 2

This recorded lecture will take you through patient cases histories to help you understand, by example, how to interpret OCT scans.

1 CET point
Meeting the needs of our presbyopic patients

This article will provide an introduction to presbyopia and discuss management options, including spectacle, contact lens and surgical correction.

1 CET point
Getting started. What does a myopia control clinic look like?
Recorded webinar

.

1 CET point
Lenses and Harmful Light Protection

This article will provide an overview of harmful light, including sources of exposure and the effects on the eye. In addition, the different types of protective lenses that are available, and how these are manufactured will be discussed.

1 CET point
Spectacle Lenses in Myopia Control
Recorded webinar

This presentation will discuss practice-based methods of customising the spectacle lens option to reduce myopic progression and prevent pathologies associated with myopic extension of the eye.

1 CET point
To Refer or Not to Refer?

This lecture will explore best practice working partnerships between optometrists and ophthalmologists for better patient care and outcomes.

1 CET point
Is small incision lenticular extraction really something to SMILE about?

This article will cover the history of modern refractive surgery and describe the SMILE procedure.

1 CET point
Getting On the Right Tract with Uveitis

This course will review 4 patient cases with presenting with different types of anterior uveitis. For each case, symptoms, diagnosis, referral and management will be discussed.

1 CET point
Soft Contact Lens Options in Myopia Control
Recorded webinar

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1 CET point
Ortho-K in Myopia Control
Recorded webinar

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1 CET point
Myopia Control: An Evidence Based Approach
Recorded webinar

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1 CET point
TFOS DEWS II: Expert Insights for Adopting Best Practice in Dry Eye Disease. Diagnosis
Course 3

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1 CET point
TFOS DEWS II: Expert Insights for Adopting Best Practice in Dry Eye Disease. Management and Therapy
Course 4

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1 CET point
What makes us fit to practise?

This article reviews the GOC’s fitness to practise process, including up to date statistics, cases and FTP committee decisions.

1 CET point
Contemporary Management of Diabetic Retinopathy

A summary of Diabetic Retinopathy, the factors that contribute to it and the management options available and the underpinning scientific knowledge.

1 CET point
How to Interpret OCT Images: Common Case Histories

This course will discuss the key features of common ocular pathologies to help optometrists make an accurate diagnosis using OCT imaging.

1 CET point
New Treatments for Dry AMD

This lecture will provide some background into age-related macular degeneration (AMD), discuss how the AMD-risk associated mutations affect our immune system and talk about new therapies currently being developed.

1 CET point
Facial Skin Lesions

As seen in etCETera. In this article, we describe the most common skin lesions you are likely to come across and explain how to manage them.

1 CET point
Diabetes CET Article

This CET article was written to accompany a peer review session.

1 CET point
Diabetes Peer Review

The one stop solution to all your peer review needs.

3 CET points
Binocular Vision Peer Review

The one stop solution to all your peer review needs.

3 CET points
Binocular Vision CET Article

This CET article was written to accompany a peer review session.

1 CET point
OCT Case Histories Part 1

Test your diagnostic skills on these four case histories of patients with macular disease. Try to diagnose and manage each case correctly, then compare your answers to the feedback from our subject expert.

1 CET point
OCT Case Histories Part 2

Test your diagnostic skills on four more case histories of patients with retinal disease.

1 CET point
OCT Case Histories Part 3

Test your diagnostic skills on four more case histories of patients with retinal disease.

1 CET point
OCT Case Histories Part 4

Test your diagnostic skills on four more case histories of patients with retinal disease.

1 CET point