Cardiff University receives £2.4m Medical Research Council grant for cornea research
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A passion for UV
Meet optometrist Dr Sandeep Dhallu, OT ’s latest CET author, who talks clinical trials, hot yoga, and trips to Hong Kong
Optical Express highlights the eye health impact of prosecco
The multiple has released a list of the top ten sugary summer drinks in recognition of National Prosecco Day
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A ‘slumber party’ to investigate the impact of different types of light on myopia
A US experiment will involve children sleeping over in a lab before being periodically exposed to red and blue lights
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Colour vision in the spotlight at City, University of London
Occupational vision standards in Australia and whether filter lenses can combat colour vision deficiency were among topics discussed at the City event
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Health Secretary to invest £250 million in artificial intelligence
A new National Artificial Intelligence Lab will bring together academics, specialists and technology companies
New toolkit to help GPs boost activity levels among patients
The Active Practice Charter aims to reduce sedentary behaviour and help more staff and patients to become physically active
“At first I thought it was a fly in my eye”
A 66-year-old patient who visited his optometrist with a piece of metal embedded in his eye received a telemedicine consultation as part of a new pilot
Hearing the benefits
OT explores the models of audiology that are available to independent opticians to find out the benefits and drawbacks that can be associated with them
C-71175 The future of materials innovations in ophthalmology
This article will explore developments in materials science on the design of new eye drops and discusses the potential impact of 3D printing on the future treatment of patients
CET points: 1
Published: 27 June 2019 | Closes: 23 August 2019
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C-71522 Homeless shouldn’t mean sightless
This article discusses the barriers faced by homeless people in accessing eye care, the prevalence of uncorrected refractive error, and the difference an eye examination can make to this vulnerable population
CET points: 1
Published: 27 June 2019 | Closes: 23 August 2019
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C-71252 Seeing double: managing patients with diplopia
This article discusses the options for managing patients presenting with diplopia in routine practice
CET points: 1
Published: 27 June 2019 | Closes: 23 August 2019
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