Sight Loss Councils call for accessible High Streets
The second phase of the Streets for All campaign calls for local authorities to ensure High Street changes to support social distancing are accessible for blind and partially sighted pedestrians
University of Birmingham researchers combat fibrosis
UK scientists have highlighted the potential of low molecular weight dextran-sulphate for treating open angle glaucoma
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C-76659 Light, sleep and biological time
Recorded at 100% Optical, this video shows how the eye provides us with our sense of time and influences sleep and therefore overall health. The lecture will address how light is detected by specialised photoreceptors for the regulation of circadian rhythm and sleep. We will consider the impact of ocular disease and the new drugs being developed in the field of circadian therapeutics.
CET points: 1
Published: 05 January 2021 | Closes: 02 March 2021
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C-76296 Visual fields in neuro-ophthalmic disease
This VRICs exam features four cases of neuro-ophthalmic vision loss. Readers are invited to review the images and access additional resources where required to answer the questions.
CET points: 1
Published: 12 December 2020 | Closes: 05 March 2021
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C-76290 Measurement devices for dispensing
This VRICS exam considers different approaches to taking dispensing measurements using a range of devices
CET points: 1
Published: 12 December 2020 | Closes: 05 March 2021
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January OSCE sittings reduced
The number of OSCE assessments for January have been reduced as a result of a “significant” fall in examiner availability
Lockdown three: “Balancing the safety of colleagues and patients”
For many optometrists, remaining open during the new lockdown brings with it a range of complex and conflicting emotions. OT considers practitioners’ key concerns
“I have been able to translate theory into practice”
Alberto Recchioni discusses his PhD research, which examines the effect of corneal refractive surgery on the ocular surface
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Researchers develop formula to deliver drugs to the back of the eye
The researchers believe the technology, which uses nanoparticles to deliver an RUNX1 inhibitor, could have applications in treating diseases relating to sight loss
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Optical bodies share guidance on COVID-19 vaccination roll-out
Optical associations have shared updates on the progress of the COVID-19 vaccination plan for patient-facing practice staff
Paper GOS forms changing from 1 February
Video and webinars from PCSE support users to move their GOS claims online
OFNC continues discussions with NHS England over lockdown support
GOS contractors are invited to share information of the viability of services to inform the OFNC’s work with NHS England
“I am always willing to help any other students”
Pre-registration optometrist, Rukan Avcil, on her journey into optometry, developing her skills through COVID-19, and being nominated for an OT competition by her practice colleague
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