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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
Start CET
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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

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1 CET point
Communicating myopia control to children and parents
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
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

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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

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

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1 CET point
DEWS II Expert Insights for Dry Eye Disease
Course 1

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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. 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
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
Biomaterials and their role in treating vision loss

The development of biomaterials, treatment options and how they can treat sight loss.

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
Can a clinical mistake be a criminal offence?

Earlier this year we learned of the tragic case of Vincent Barker, an eight-year-old boy who died in July 2012 from undiagnosed hydrocephalus; a build-up of fluid on his brain.His Optometrist, Honey Rose, failed to spot his papilloedema at an eye examination in February 2012 and he died 5 months later. Honey Rose was subsequently convicted of manslaughter on the grounds of criminal negligence. In this article we will review the circumstances leading up to the conviction to analyse what, if anything optometrists and dispensing opticians can do to avoid becoming the next Honey Rose.

1 CET point
From block to finishing
The journey of a spectacle lens

Learn how your order for spectacle lenses is turned into a complete pair of glazed spectacles in 24 hours.

1 CET point
Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Who, why, where and what to do?

Acanthamoeba Keratitis is a devastating eye infection which in developed countries most commonly occurs in contact lens wearers. Consultant Ophthalmologist Deepa Anijeet will summarise key concepts such as risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of Acanthamoeba Keratitis. It will also highlight key areas of research that offer hope for sufferers.

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 12
Dry Eye

This module consists of 3 case studies relating to: epithelial basement membrane dystrophy, evaporative dry eye and aqueous deficient dry eye.

1 CET point
Amblyopia Therapy: a short term cover up?

This lecture will seek to explore recent opinions on the management of amblyopia.

1 CET point
Rich snippet on Demodex

Demodex is one of the most common, but often overlooked, causes of blepharitis and ocular surface inflammation.

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
Eye screening in developing countries

Examining key determining factors of the Portable Eye Examination Kit - a smartphone-based toolkit

1 CET point
Dementia: understanding the needs of patients in a clinical setting

This session explores the particular difficulties that people with dementia have with their vision.

1 CET point
RGP Fitting For People Who Don't Fit RGPs

This lecture was filmed live at Eyecare3000 Contact Lens and Anterior Eye Day - September 2010

1 CET point
It's a Material World - Past, Present & Future

This lecture was filmed live at Eyecare3000 Contact Lens and Anterior Eye Day - September 2010

1 CET point
It's OK Once You're In - Simplifying Complications

Contact Lens Specialist Ian Cameron guides you through the sucessful management of some common complications of contact lens wear.

1 CET point
Referral Urgency of Common Eye Conditions

Optometrists frequently encounter pathology that requires ophthalmological referral.

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 11
Glaucoma

This module consists of 3 case studies relating to: pigment dispersion syndrome, pseudoexfoliation syndrome and closed angle glaucoma.

1 CET point
Low Vision - The Best Job in Optics, Part 1.

This presentation highlights the value of providing a low vision service.

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 10
Leaky Macula

This module consists of 3 case studies relating to: chronic CSCR, myopic CNV and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV).

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 9
AMD

This module consists of 3 case studies relating to: early, intermediate and advanced AMD.

1 CET point
Integrating technology in AMD screening: Part 1

Peter Ivins, Dr Frank Eperjesi and Craig McArthur discuss the detection and management options for AMD that are available to ECPs in practice.

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 8
Peripheral Retinal Anomalies

This module consists of 3 case studies relating to: PVD, operculated retinal hole and lattice degeneration.

1 CET point
An Overview of Uveitis

Dr Graeme Williams discusses an overview of anterior, intermediate and posterior uveitis.

1 CET point
AMD - Reducing Risk and Incidence

This video was filmed live at Eyecare 3000 Glasgow 2011

1 CET point
Let's Face It: Impairments of Face Perception for Eye-Care Professionals

Faces are among the most important objects that our visual system recognises.

1 CET point
Low vision in the 21st Century in optometric practice

This lecture will consider the changing prevalence of eye disease and what that could mean to the patient base in optometric practices in future.

1 CET point
Myopia Control - the current thinking within the profession and evidence based management

Clinical intervention strategies now allow the optometrist to slow the progression of myopia and effectively reduce the risk of developing associated ocular pathology instead of merely correcting the myopic refraction.

1 CET point
Can I, Shall I, Should I treat it?

An optometrist's perspective on our expanding role including eye casualty

1 CET point
Glaucoma and Optometry in Scotland

This lecture was filmed live at Eyecare 3000 - January 2011.

1 CET point
Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease

This lecture was filmed live at Eyecare 3000 - January 2011.

1 CET point
The Management of Red Eye

This lecture was filmed live at Eyecare3000 - January 2011.

1 CET point
An In-Depth Look at 3D Technology

Professor David Thomson takes an in-depth look at 3D technology and a variety of symptoms that may be associated with viewing such displays.

1 CET point
Meibomian and Me

Brian Thompkins discusses the latest examination techniques and methods of diagnosing dry eye.

1 CET point
Eyecare for the Developing World

David Yorstan examines the scale of blindness globally, and the most common causes of avoidable blindness in the developing world.

1 CET point
Viewing the Peripheral Fundus

In this video course we look at how to examine the peripheral retina and what you might see when you do.

1 CET point
Acute Glaucoma

This talk reviews the pathogenesis of primary angle closure along with guidance on the assessment of patients with, and more importantly at risk of, the condition. The medical and surgical management of PAC will also be reviewed.

1 CET point
Kids, Teens & Contact Lenses

In this presentation tips will be given for handling the child patient, and the benefits of contact lenses for both child and parent are explained.

1 CET point
OCANZ Written Exam Preparation Course

An online revision course suitable for anyone preparing for the OCANZ written examination.

0 CET points
Low Vision - The Best Job in Optics, Part 2.

Is Low Vision the best job in optics? Gil Smith draws on his extensive experience in this field to argue that it is a very rewarding aspect of optometric practice.

1 CET point
Investigation of Dry Eye and Putting it into Practice

This presentation highlights the recent significant advances in the detection, categorisation and management of dry eye disease.

1 CET point
Integrating technology in AMD screening: Part 2

This lecture is the second in a two part series on how modern technology can be integrated into everyday practice.

1 CET point
Lenses for Modern Lifestyles

Lenses for Modern Lifestyles by Andrew Saunders, recorded at Optrafair 2014

1 CET point
Paediatric Dispensing - No excuse for error

Paediatric Dispensing - No excuse for error Barry Duncan Filmed at Optrafair 2014

1 CET point
Contact lenses for children: an unmet need for the child and the practitioner

Contact lenses for children: an unmet need for the child and the practitioner Bruce Evans Filmed at Optrafair 2014

1 CET point
Children's Eyecare - can we do better?

"Children's Eyecare - can we do better? David Thompson Filmed at Optrafair 2014"

1 CET point
Retinal Vein Occlusion

Retinal Vein Occlusion Michael Lavin FRCS, FRCOphth Filmed live at Eyecare 2014

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 1
ONH Analysis

Clinical Case Studies: Module 1 - ONH Analysis

1 CET point
Putting the latest research on comfort into practice

Putting the latest research on comfort into practice Filmed live at Eyecare 2014 Peter Ivins

1 CET point
Role of Lens Extraction in the Treatment of Glaucoma

Role of Lens Extraction in the Treatment of Glaucoma Filmed live at Eyecare 2014 Saurabh Goyal

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 2
Retinal vascular disaese

This course contains 3 clinical cases of retinal vascular disease for you to explore at your own pace.

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 3
Macular Defects

In the third of a series six clinical case studies. In this course you will explore three cases of macular disease.

1 CET point
Tales from the Uveitis Clinic

Teifi James and Greg Heath hold case-based open discussions to help the eyecare practitioner make sense of Uveitis.

1 CET point
Differential Diagnosis of Red Eye

Dr Greg Heath highlights the importance of the ophthalmic history and examination techniques employed in establishing differential diagnosis of red eye.

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 4
Corneal Abnormalities

This module contains 3 clinical cases involving interpretation of corneal abnormalities presented in a slide-show format and adopting a problem based learning approach to real world clinical situations.

1 CET point
MultiColor Imaging and Interpretation of Posterior Segment Disorders

Christopher Mody discusses the use of MultiColor imaging in the assessment of posterior segment disorders.

1 CET point
Paediatric Optometry: tears, tantrums and toddlers

Testing young children in practice is an important aspect of the service optometrists provide in their communities.

1 CET point
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Teifi James will discuss the contemporary management of MGD and associated Evaporative Dry Eye.

1 CET point
The Secret to Successful Multifocal Fitting - Preserving Binocularity

Jonathan Walker will explain the considerations and techniques which should be employed in the fitting of multifocal contact lenses, paying particular attention to sensory dominance and the maintenance of binocularity.

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 5
Optic Disc Anomalies

Each case contains a case history, clinical examination results and interpretation, case analysis, differential diagnosis and management plans with "take away" clinical pearls and literature references to encourage further reading.

1 CET point
Peripheral Retinal Degenerations

The significance of findings in the peripheral fundus can often be overlooked.

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 6
Pigmented Lesions

This module consists of 3 case studies relating to: pigmented retinal lesions.

1 CET point
Driving Vision and Road Safety

This presentation will discuss the communication techniques required when explaining this to the patient, their relatives and other professionals.

1 CET point
How to Manage Dry Eye in Practice

Dry eye is a very common problem potentially affecting up to 30% of our patients.

1 CET point
Demystifying Refractive Surgery

Refractive surgery is becoming more common

1 CET point
Contact Lens Verification and Professional Conduct for CL Practitioners

This article illustrates the key aspects of the verification of contact lenses in practice including instrumentation, techniques required and tolerances.

1 CET point
Education, Education, Education: when to refer

Eyecare practitioners frequently encounter pathology that requires onward referral either to a colleague or an ophthalmologist.

1 CET point
Featured

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

.

1 CET point
Communicating myopia control to children and parents
Recorded webinar

.

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
Dispensing Essentials CET Article

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

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
Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Who, why, where and what to do?

Acanthamoeba Keratitis is a devastating eye infection which in developed countries most commonly occurs in contact lens wearers. Consultant Ophthalmologist Deepa Anijeet will summarise key concepts such as risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of Acanthamoeba Keratitis. It will also highlight key areas of research that offer hope for sufferers.

1 CET point
Dementia: understanding the needs of patients in a clinical setting

This session explores the particular difficulties that people with dementia have with their vision.

1 CET point
Low Vision - The Best Job in Optics, Part 1.

This presentation highlights the value of providing a low vision service.

1 CET point
Integrating technology in AMD screening: Part 1

Peter Ivins, Dr Frank Eperjesi and Craig McArthur discuss the detection and management options for AMD that are available to ECPs in practice.

1 CET point
AMD - Reducing Risk and Incidence

This video was filmed live at Eyecare 3000 Glasgow 2011

1 CET point
Let's Face It: Impairments of Face Perception for Eye-Care Professionals

Faces are among the most important objects that our visual system recognises.

1 CET point
Low vision in the 21st Century in optometric practice

This lecture will consider the changing prevalence of eye disease and what that could mean to the patient base in optometric practices in future.

1 CET point
Myopia Control - the current thinking within the profession and evidence based management

Clinical intervention strategies now allow the optometrist to slow the progression of myopia and effectively reduce the risk of developing associated ocular pathology instead of merely correcting the myopic refraction.

1 CET point
Can I, Shall I, Should I treat it?

An optometrist's perspective on our expanding role including eye casualty

1 CET point
Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease

This lecture was filmed live at Eyecare 3000 - January 2011.

1 CET point
The Management of Red Eye

This lecture was filmed live at Eyecare3000 - January 2011.

1 CET point
An In-Depth Look at 3D Technology

Professor David Thomson takes an in-depth look at 3D technology and a variety of symptoms that may be associated with viewing such displays.

1 CET point
Meibomian and Me

Brian Thompkins discusses the latest examination techniques and methods of diagnosing dry eye.

1 CET point
Eyecare for the Developing World

David Yorstan examines the scale of blindness globally, and the most common causes of avoidable blindness in the developing world.

1 CET point
Kids, Teens & Contact Lenses

In this presentation tips will be given for handling the child patient, and the benefits of contact lenses for both child and parent are explained.

1 CET point
Low Vision - The Best Job in Optics, Part 2.

Is Low Vision the best job in optics? Gil Smith draws on his extensive experience in this field to argue that it is a very rewarding aspect of optometric practice.

1 CET point
Integrating technology in AMD screening: Part 2

This lecture is the second in a two part series on how modern technology can be integrated into everyday practice.

1 CET point
Lenses for Modern Lifestyles

Lenses for Modern Lifestyles by Andrew Saunders, recorded at Optrafair 2014

1 CET point
Contact lenses for children: an unmet need for the child and the practitioner

Contact lenses for children: an unmet need for the child and the practitioner Bruce Evans Filmed at Optrafair 2014

1 CET point
Putting the latest research on comfort into practice

Putting the latest research on comfort into practice Filmed live at Eyecare 2014 Peter Ivins

1 CET point
Differential Diagnosis of Red Eye

Dr Greg Heath highlights the importance of the ophthalmic history and examination techniques employed in establishing differential diagnosis of red eye.

1 CET point
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Teifi James will discuss the contemporary management of MGD and associated Evaporative Dry Eye.

1 CET point
The Secret to Successful Multifocal Fitting - Preserving Binocularity

Jonathan Walker will explain the considerations and techniques which should be employed in the fitting of multifocal contact lenses, paying particular attention to sensory dominance and the maintenance of binocularity.

1 CET point
Driving Vision and Road Safety

This presentation will discuss the communication techniques required when explaining this to the patient, their relatives and other professionals.

1 CET point
How to Manage Dry Eye in Practice

Dry eye is a very common problem potentially affecting up to 30% of our patients.

1 CET point
Demystifying Refractive Surgery

Refractive surgery is becoming more common

1 CET point
Featured

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
Start CET
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
DEWS II Expert Insights for Dry Eye Disease
Course 1

.

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
Clinical Case Studies Module 12
Dry Eye

This module consists of 3 case studies relating to: epithelial basement membrane dystrophy, evaporative dry eye and aqueous deficient dry eye.

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
Eye screening in developing countries

Examining key determining factors of the Portable Eye Examination Kit - a smartphone-based toolkit

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 10
Leaky Macula

This module consists of 3 case studies relating to: chronic CSCR, myopic CNV and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV).

1 CET point
Integrating technology in AMD screening: Part 1

Peter Ivins, Dr Frank Eperjesi and Craig McArthur discuss the detection and management options for AMD that are available to ECPs in practice.

1 CET point
An Overview of Uveitis

Dr Graeme Williams discusses an overview of anterior, intermediate and posterior uveitis.

1 CET point
Meibomian and Me

Brian Thompkins discusses the latest examination techniques and methods of diagnosing dry eye.

1 CET point
Viewing the Peripheral Fundus

In this video course we look at how to examine the peripheral retina and what you might see when you do.

1 CET point
Acute Glaucoma

This talk reviews the pathogenesis of primary angle closure along with guidance on the assessment of patients with, and more importantly at risk of, the condition. The medical and surgical management of PAC will also be reviewed.

1 CET point
Investigation of Dry Eye and Putting it into Practice

This presentation highlights the recent significant advances in the detection, categorisation and management of dry eye disease.

1 CET point
Integrating technology in AMD screening: Part 2

This lecture is the second in a two part series on how modern technology can be integrated into everyday practice.

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 1
ONH Analysis

Clinical Case Studies: Module 1 - ONH Analysis

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 2
Retinal vascular disaese

This course contains 3 clinical cases of retinal vascular disease for you to explore at your own pace.

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 3
Macular Defects

In the third of a series six clinical case studies. In this course you will explore three cases of macular disease.

1 CET point
Tales from the Uveitis Clinic

Teifi James and Greg Heath hold case-based open discussions to help the eyecare practitioner make sense of Uveitis.

1 CET point
Differential Diagnosis of Red Eye

Dr Greg Heath highlights the importance of the ophthalmic history and examination techniques employed in establishing differential diagnosis of red eye.

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 4
Corneal Abnormalities

This module contains 3 clinical cases involving interpretation of corneal abnormalities presented in a slide-show format and adopting a problem based learning approach to real world clinical situations.

1 CET point
MultiColor Imaging and Interpretation of Posterior Segment Disorders

Christopher Mody discusses the use of MultiColor imaging in the assessment of posterior segment disorders.

1 CET point
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Teifi James will discuss the contemporary management of MGD and associated Evaporative Dry Eye.

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 5
Optic Disc Anomalies

Each case contains a case history, clinical examination results and interpretation, case analysis, differential diagnosis and management plans with "take away" clinical pearls and literature references to encourage further reading.

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 6
Pigmented Lesions

This module consists of 3 case studies relating to: pigmented retinal lesions.

1 CET point
How to Manage Dry Eye in Practice

Dry eye is a very common problem potentially affecting up to 30% of our patients.

1 CET point
Demystifying Refractive Surgery

Refractive surgery is becoming more common

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
Dispensing Essentials CET Article

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

1 CET point
From block to finishing
The journey of a spectacle lens

Learn how your order for spectacle lenses is turned into a complete pair of glazed spectacles in 24 hours.

1 CET point
Low Vision - The Best Job in Optics, Part 1.

This presentation highlights the value of providing a low vision service.

1 CET point
Low vision in the 21st Century in optometric practice

This lecture will consider the changing prevalence of eye disease and what that could mean to the patient base in optometric practices in future.

1 CET point
Myopia Control - the current thinking within the profession and evidence based management

Clinical intervention strategies now allow the optometrist to slow the progression of myopia and effectively reduce the risk of developing associated ocular pathology instead of merely correcting the myopic refraction.

1 CET point
Low Vision - The Best Job in Optics, Part 2.

Is Low Vision the best job in optics? Gil Smith draws on his extensive experience in this field to argue that it is a very rewarding aspect of optometric practice.

1 CET point
Lenses for Modern Lifestyles

Lenses for Modern Lifestyles by Andrew Saunders, recorded at Optrafair 2014

1 CET point
Paediatric Dispensing - No excuse for error

Paediatric Dispensing - No excuse for error Barry Duncan Filmed at Optrafair 2014

1 CET point
Featured

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
Start CET
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
Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Who, why, where and what to do?

Acanthamoeba Keratitis is a devastating eye infection which in developed countries most commonly occurs in contact lens wearers. Consultant Ophthalmologist Deepa Anijeet will summarise key concepts such as risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of Acanthamoeba Keratitis. It will also highlight key areas of research that offer hope for sufferers.

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
RGP Fitting For People Who Don't Fit RGPs

This lecture was filmed live at Eyecare3000 Contact Lens and Anterior Eye Day - September 2010

1 CET point
It's a Material World - Past, Present & Future

This lecture was filmed live at Eyecare3000 Contact Lens and Anterior Eye Day - September 2010

1 CET point
It's OK Once You're In - Simplifying Complications

Contact Lens Specialist Ian Cameron guides you through the sucessful management of some common complications of contact lens wear.

1 CET point
Myopia Control - the current thinking within the profession and evidence based management

Clinical intervention strategies now allow the optometrist to slow the progression of myopia and effectively reduce the risk of developing associated ocular pathology instead of merely correcting the myopic refraction.

1 CET point
Kids, Teens & Contact Lenses

In this presentation tips will be given for handling the child patient, and the benefits of contact lenses for both child and parent are explained.

1 CET point
Investigation of Dry Eye and Putting it into Practice

This presentation highlights the recent significant advances in the detection, categorisation and management of dry eye disease.

1 CET point
Contact lenses for children: an unmet need for the child and the practitioner

Contact lenses for children: an unmet need for the child and the practitioner Bruce Evans Filmed at Optrafair 2014

1 CET point
Putting the latest research on comfort into practice

Putting the latest research on comfort into practice Filmed live at Eyecare 2014 Peter Ivins

1 CET point
Differential Diagnosis of Red Eye

Dr Greg Heath highlights the importance of the ophthalmic history and examination techniques employed in establishing differential diagnosis of red eye.

1 CET point
The Secret to Successful Multifocal Fitting - Preserving Binocularity

Jonathan Walker will explain the considerations and techniques which should be employed in the fitting of multifocal contact lenses, paying particular attention to sensory dominance and the maintenance of binocularity.

1 CET point
Contact Lens Verification and Professional Conduct for CL Practitioners

This article illustrates the key aspects of the verification of contact lenses in practice including instrumentation, techniques required and tolerances.

1 CET point
Featured

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
Start CET
New
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

.

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

.

1 CET point
DEWS II Expert Insights for Dry Eye Disease
Course 1

.

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. Management and Therapy
Course 4

.

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
Biomaterials and their role in treating vision loss

The development of biomaterials, treatment options and how they can treat sight loss.

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
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
Can a clinical mistake be a criminal offence?

Earlier this year we learned of the tragic case of Vincent Barker, an eight-year-old boy who died in July 2012 from undiagnosed hydrocephalus; a build-up of fluid on his brain.His Optometrist, Honey Rose, failed to spot his papilloedema at an eye examination in February 2012 and he died 5 months later. Honey Rose was subsequently convicted of manslaughter on the grounds of criminal negligence. In this article we will review the circumstances leading up to the conviction to analyse what, if anything optometrists and dispensing opticians can do to avoid becoming the next Honey Rose.

1 CET point
Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Who, why, where and what to do?

Acanthamoeba Keratitis is a devastating eye infection which in developed countries most commonly occurs in contact lens wearers. Consultant Ophthalmologist Deepa Anijeet will summarise key concepts such as risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of Acanthamoeba Keratitis. It will also highlight key areas of research that offer hope for sufferers.

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 12
Dry Eye

This module consists of 3 case studies relating to: epithelial basement membrane dystrophy, evaporative dry eye and aqueous deficient dry eye.

1 CET point
Rich snippet on Demodex

Demodex is one of the most common, but often overlooked, causes of blepharitis and ocular surface inflammation.

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
Eye screening in developing countries

Examining key determining factors of the Portable Eye Examination Kit - a smartphone-based toolkit

1 CET point
Dementia: understanding the needs of patients in a clinical setting

This session explores the particular difficulties that people with dementia have with their vision.

1 CET point
Referral Urgency of Common Eye Conditions

Optometrists frequently encounter pathology that requires ophthalmological referral.

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 11
Glaucoma

This module consists of 3 case studies relating to: pigment dispersion syndrome, pseudoexfoliation syndrome and closed angle glaucoma.

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 10
Leaky Macula

This module consists of 3 case studies relating to: chronic CSCR, myopic CNV and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV).

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 9
AMD

This module consists of 3 case studies relating to: early, intermediate and advanced AMD.

1 CET point
Integrating technology in AMD screening: Part 1

Peter Ivins, Dr Frank Eperjesi and Craig McArthur discuss the detection and management options for AMD that are available to ECPs in practice.

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 8
Peripheral Retinal Anomalies

This module consists of 3 case studies relating to: PVD, operculated retinal hole and lattice degeneration.

1 CET point
An Overview of Uveitis

Dr Graeme Williams discusses an overview of anterior, intermediate and posterior uveitis.

1 CET point
AMD - Reducing Risk and Incidence

This video was filmed live at Eyecare 3000 Glasgow 2011

1 CET point
Let's Face It: Impairments of Face Perception for Eye-Care Professionals

Faces are among the most important objects that our visual system recognises.

1 CET point
Can I, Shall I, Should I treat it?

An optometrist's perspective on our expanding role including eye casualty

1 CET point
Glaucoma and Optometry in Scotland

This lecture was filmed live at Eyecare 3000 - January 2011.

1 CET point
Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease

This lecture was filmed live at Eyecare 3000 - January 2011.

1 CET point
The Management of Red Eye

This lecture was filmed live at Eyecare3000 - January 2011.

1 CET point
Eyecare for the Developing World

David Yorstan examines the scale of blindness globally, and the most common causes of avoidable blindness in the developing world.

1 CET point
Viewing the Peripheral Fundus

In this video course we look at how to examine the peripheral retina and what you might see when you do.

1 CET point
Acute Glaucoma

This talk reviews the pathogenesis of primary angle closure along with guidance on the assessment of patients with, and more importantly at risk of, the condition. The medical and surgical management of PAC will also be reviewed.

1 CET point
Investigation of Dry Eye and Putting it into Practice

This presentation highlights the recent significant advances in the detection, categorisation and management of dry eye disease.

1 CET point
Integrating technology in AMD screening: Part 2

This lecture is the second in a two part series on how modern technology can be integrated into everyday practice.

1 CET point
Retinal Vein Occlusion

Retinal Vein Occlusion Michael Lavin FRCS, FRCOphth Filmed live at Eyecare 2014

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 1
ONH Analysis

Clinical Case Studies: Module 1 - ONH Analysis

1 CET point
Role of Lens Extraction in the Treatment of Glaucoma

Role of Lens Extraction in the Treatment of Glaucoma Filmed live at Eyecare 2014 Saurabh Goyal

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 2
Retinal vascular disaese

This course contains 3 clinical cases of retinal vascular disease for you to explore at your own pace.

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 3
Macular Defects

In the third of a series six clinical case studies. In this course you will explore three cases of macular disease.

1 CET point
Tales from the Uveitis Clinic

Teifi James and Greg Heath hold case-based open discussions to help the eyecare practitioner make sense of Uveitis.

1 CET point
Differential Diagnosis of Red Eye

Dr Greg Heath highlights the importance of the ophthalmic history and examination techniques employed in establishing differential diagnosis of red eye.

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 4
Corneal Abnormalities

This module contains 3 clinical cases involving interpretation of corneal abnormalities presented in a slide-show format and adopting a problem based learning approach to real world clinical situations.

1 CET point
MultiColor Imaging and Interpretation of Posterior Segment Disorders

Christopher Mody discusses the use of MultiColor imaging in the assessment of posterior segment disorders.

1 CET point
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Teifi James will discuss the contemporary management of MGD and associated Evaporative Dry Eye.

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 5
Optic Disc Anomalies

Each case contains a case history, clinical examination results and interpretation, case analysis, differential diagnosis and management plans with "take away" clinical pearls and literature references to encourage further reading.

1 CET point
Peripheral Retinal Degenerations

The significance of findings in the peripheral fundus can often be overlooked.

1 CET point
Clinical Case Studies Module 6
Pigmented Lesions

This module consists of 3 case studies relating to: pigmented retinal lesions.

1 CET point
How to Manage Dry Eye in Practice

Dry eye is a very common problem potentially affecting up to 30% of our patients.

1 CET point
Demystifying Refractive Surgery

Refractive surgery is becoming more common

1 CET point
Education, Education, Education: when to refer

Eyecare practitioners frequently encounter pathology that requires onward referral either to a colleague or an ophthalmologist.

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

.

1 CET point
Communicating myopia control to children and parents
Recorded webinar

.

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
Eye screening in developing countries

Examining key determining factors of the Portable Eye Examination Kit - a smartphone-based toolkit

1 CET point
Dementia: understanding the needs of patients in a clinical setting

This session explores the particular difficulties that people with dementia have with their vision.

1 CET point
Low Vision - The Best Job in Optics, Part 2.

Is Low Vision the best job in optics? Gil Smith draws on his extensive experience in this field to argue that it is a very rewarding aspect of optometric practice.

1 CET point
Children's Eyecare - can we do better?

"Children's Eyecare - can we do better? David Thompson Filmed at Optrafair 2014"

1 CET point
Paediatric Optometry: tears, tantrums and toddlers

Testing young children in practice is an important aspect of the service optometrists provide in their communities.

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
Amblyopia Therapy: a short term cover up?

This lecture will seek to explore recent opinions on the management of amblyopia.

1 CET point
An In-Depth Look at 3D Technology

Professor David Thomson takes an in-depth look at 3D technology and a variety of symptoms that may be associated with viewing such displays.

1 CET point
Kids, Teens & Contact Lenses

In this presentation tips will be given for handling the child patient, and the benefits of contact lenses for both child and parent are explained.

1 CET point
Contact lenses for children: an unmet need for the child and the practitioner

Contact lenses for children: an unmet need for the child and the practitioner Bruce Evans Filmed at Optrafair 2014

1 CET point
Children's Eyecare - can we do better?

"Children's Eyecare - can we do better? David Thompson Filmed at Optrafair 2014"

1 CET point
Paediatric Optometry: tears, tantrums and toddlers

Testing young children in practice is an important aspect of the service optometrists provide in their communities.

1 CET point
The Secret to Successful Multifocal Fitting - Preserving Binocularity

Jonathan Walker will explain the considerations and techniques which should be employed in the fitting of multifocal contact lenses, paying particular attention to sensory dominance and the maintenance of binocularity.

1 CET point
Featured

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
Start CET
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
Communicating myopia control to children and parents
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

.

1 CET point
Ortho-K in Myopia Control
Recorded webinar

.

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

.

1 CET point
DEWS II Expert Insights for Dry Eye Disease
Course 1

.

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
Biomaterials and their role in treating vision loss

The development of biomaterials, treatment options and how they can treat sight loss.

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
Can a clinical mistake be a criminal offence?

Earlier this year we learned of the tragic case of Vincent Barker, an eight-year-old boy who died in July 2012 from undiagnosed hydrocephalus; a build-up of fluid on his brain.His Optometrist, Honey Rose, failed to spot his papilloedema at an eye examination in February 2012 and he died 5 months later. Honey Rose was subsequently convicted of manslaughter on the grounds of criminal negligence. In this article we will review the circumstances leading up to the conviction to analyse what, if anything optometrists and dispensing opticians can do to avoid becoming the next Honey Rose.

1 CET point
From block to finishing
The journey of a spectacle lens

Learn how your order for spectacle lenses is turned into a complete pair of glazed spectacles in 24 hours.

1 CET point
Rich snippet on Demodex

Demodex is one of the most common, but often overlooked, causes of blepharitis and ocular surface inflammation.

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
Dementia: understanding the needs of patients in a clinical setting

This session explores the particular difficulties that people with dementia have with their vision.

1 CET point
Referral Urgency of Common Eye Conditions

Optometrists frequently encounter pathology that requires ophthalmological referral.

1 CET point
Myopia Control - the current thinking within the profession and evidence based management

Clinical intervention strategies now allow the optometrist to slow the progression of myopia and effectively reduce the risk of developing associated ocular pathology instead of merely correcting the myopic refraction.

1 CET point
Glaucoma and Optometry in Scotland

This lecture was filmed live at Eyecare 3000 - January 2011.

1 CET point
Integrating technology in AMD screening: Part 2

This lecture is the second in a two part series on how modern technology can be integrated into everyday practice.

1 CET point
Paediatric Dispensing - No excuse for error

Paediatric Dispensing - No excuse for error Barry Duncan Filmed at Optrafair 2014

1 CET point
Differential Diagnosis of Red Eye

Dr Greg Heath highlights the importance of the ophthalmic history and examination techniques employed in establishing differential diagnosis of red eye.

1 CET point
Peripheral Retinal Degenerations

The significance of findings in the peripheral fundus can often be overlooked.

1 CET point
Driving Vision and Road Safety

This presentation will discuss the communication techniques required when explaining this to the patient, their relatives and other professionals.

1 CET point
Contact Lens Verification and Professional Conduct for CL Practitioners

This article illustrates the key aspects of the verification of contact lenses in practice including instrumentation, techniques required and tolerances.

1 CET point
Education, Education, Education: when to refer

Eyecare practitioners frequently encounter pathology that requires onward referral either to a colleague or an ophthalmologist.

1 CET point