Daniel Hardiman-McCartney considers some of the clinical considerations in deciding when it is appropriate to use tonometry, visual fields and other diagnostic and imaging tests in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. | 1 interactive or non-interactive point for optometrists and dispensing opticians | more
CET: Corneal thickness measurement: Pachymetry – a practitioner’s guide
An overview of the methods of corneal pachymetry and the interpretation of the results. | 1 interactive or non-interactive point for optometrists and dispensing opticians | more
CET: Sight, mobility, trips and falls
This article covers eye care professionals’ unsung contribution to the health of the nation – preventing injury. It includes a simple checklist of questions to help identify and address a person’s risk of falls, and a discussion of optical appliance considerations. 1 interactive or non-interactive point for optometrists and dispensing opticians | more
CET: Tono-pen and I-Care tonometry
‘How to’ guidance on the use and accuracy of the Tono-Pen® and I-Care® tonometers, where it may not be possible to use slit lamp-mounted Goldmann tonometry. This article also looks at common variations in intraocular pressure and discusses their potential effect on measurement repeatability. | 1 interactive or non-interactive point for optometrists or dispensing opticians | more
CET: Contact lens series Part 6 – Modern soft toric lens fitting
This final part of the contact lens series discusses the correction of regular astigmatism with toric soft CLs (TSCLs), in terms of patient comfort, vision clarity and eye health. | 1 interactive or non-interactive CET point for optometrists, dispensing opticians and contact lens opticians | more
CET: Contact lens series Part 5 – Complications of contact lens wear: microbial and sterile infiltrative keratitis
Optometrists – particularly those who are IP qualified – can now treat a wide range of red eye conditions, many of which are associated with CL-related ocular complications. This article discusses the diagnosis and management of CL-related microbial keratitis, referral guidelines, and the importance of consent in CL practice. | 1 interactive or non-interactive point for contact lens opticians, optometrists, therapeutic optometrists and dispensing opticians | more
Peer discussion for remote participants, plus other online CET options
As a Specsavers employee, you can view anything in ProFile and access online CET by logging in with your iLearn username and password. Log in now or find out more for advice on logging-in, email | more
CET: Infection control and waste disposal in clinical practice
Even before COVID-19, infection control and waste disposal in clinical practice were essential. Whilst the guidance we adhere to is changing in response to the pandemic, this article is essential learning – clarifying the simple steps required to help prevent healthcare-associated infections. | 1 non-interactive point for optometrists, dispensing opticians and contact lens opticians. | more
CET: The need to see beyond the eyes
Qualified sight loss rehabilitation assistant Daniel Williams – who is himself visually impaired – provides a unique perspective on the problems visually impaired people experience when visiting eye care practitioners and what reasonable adjustments should be made to better serve such patients. | 1 interactive or non-interactive point for optometrists and dispensing opticians | more
CET: An overview of OCT follow-up and progression analysis
Birmingham Optical Group’s Jason Higginbotham summarises how follow-up OCT scans could be best used to detect changes and monitor risk of disease progression in our patients. | 1 interactive or non-interactive point for optometrists | more
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