Diligent monitoring of patients allows for the identification of alterations in clinical features that could indicate disease presence or progression. This article 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
CET: Screening for visual field defects
Anna Kwartz looks at the concept of screening and discusses issues relating to screening for visual field defects | 1 interactive or non-interactive point for optometrists and dispensing opticians | Competencies: ocular examination, standards of practice. | more
PEER DISCUSSION: Improving outcomes – Patient choice
In-store peer discussion exploring three structured cases with a focus on how patients should ethically be presented with their choices. Access via iLearn | 3 peer discussion points for optometrists | more
CET: Practical low vision
An overview for eye care practitioners providing basic low vision services, including advice on lighting, simple LVAs and other services available to support patients. | 1 interactive or non-interactive point for optometrists and dispensing 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: Cases in contact lens wear for presbyopes and problem solving
A new in-store peer discussion looking at the different needs of an ageing contact lens population, and problem solving associated with adverse reactions to contact lens wear. | 3 peer discussion points for optometrists and contact lens opticians | more
CET: Contact lens series Part 4 – Corneal and limbal responses to contact lens wear
Chris Steele considers non-inflammatory corneal responses to CL wear, including typical corneal and limbal presenting signs and symptoms, differential diagnoses and pathophysiological processes – as well as the proper use of diagnostic dyes. | 1 interactive or non-interactive point for contact lens opticians, optometrists and dispensing opticians | more
CET: Contact lens series Part 3 – Conjunctival complications of contact lens wear
Chris Steele outlines our current understanding of the effects contact lens wear may have on the conjunctiva, the best ways to grade and record these findings and management strategies for the CL practitioner to consider when faced with any of these in clinical practice. | 1 interactive or non-interactive point for contact lens opticians, optometrists and dispensing opticians | more
CET: Anterior segment physiology and assessment
This multi-media module, by Adam Wannell, uses video to remind the optometrist and contact lens optician of the procedures involved when examining the anterior segment with a slit lamp, highlighting the wide range of physiological findings in order that pathological findings can be more readily distinguished. | 1 interactive or non-interactive point for dispensing opticians, contact lens opticians and optometrists | more
CET: Contact lens series Part 2 – Diagnosis and management of contact lens-related dry eye
Approximately 50% of all soft contact lens wearers complain of symptoms related to dryness, rising with increasing age to 68% in presbyopes. The ability to diagnose and manage the underlying conditions and manage symptoms effectively is critical to ensure safe, long-term contact lens wear. | 1 interactive or non-interactive point for dispensing opticians, contact lens opticians and optometrists | more