Mask wearing: can contact lenses enhance patient lifestyle and safety?
Can contact lenses help those who are struggling to wear face masks alongside spectacles? A spectacle wearer, an optometrist and a Bausch + Lomb expert offer some answers.
Healthcare investment company acquires OutsideClinic
The domiciliary service provider shared its plans to continue growing the business, with Optimism Health Group highlighting the business’ “potential to expand rapidly”
C-75838 Myopia management: putting theory into practice
Recorded at 100% Optical 2020, Professor Ian Flitcroft explains his five-step plan for myopia management. He discusses how to communicate with parents and patients about myopia management options.
CET points: 1
Published: 21 October 2020 | Closes: 28 December 2020
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C-76085 Is binocular vision a critical component of myopia management?
This CET exam describes the elements of binocular vision assessment that are important with regard to the risk of myopia development and progression in children and how this might influence myopia control strategies.
CET points: 1
Published: 09 October 2020 | Closes: 27 December 2020
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C-75932 Specialist spectacle dispensing
This visual recognition feature tests the ability to recognise specialised appliances that can make a real difference to patients but are only relatively rarely seen in practice.
CET points: 1
Published: 09 October 2020 | Closes: 27 December 2020
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Scottish optometrists continue to offer routine eye care
Optometry Scotland has confirmed that optometrists will deliver routine care at all levels of the nation’s five-tier restrictions
Optometrists invited to help deliver COVID-19 vaccines
NHS England has called for expressions of interest from optometrists in the North West willing to contribute to an upcoming vaccination programme
Optometrists encouraged to make patients aware of dry AMD study
“The larger the number of patients we observe and treat, the more we will learn and the faster we will reach a cure for this devastating condition”
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Can retraining the eyes combat hemianopia?
A new study will assess the affect of providing eye scanning training to stroke survivors
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Optometrists invited to help deliver COVID-19 vaccines
NHS England has called for expressions of interest from optometrists in the North West willing to contribute to an upcoming vaccination programme
Optometrist Honey Rose receives nine month suspension order
A practitioner whose gross negligence manslaughter conviction was quashed in 2017 has been suspended by the General Optical Council
NHS England confirms practices can remain open through new lockdown
Practices will be able to deliver care through the next phase of Government restrictions, prioritised on the basis of clinical need and ensuring PPE and infection control processes are in place
“I have a real passion for making a difference to people’s lives”
Samit Dayal, final year optometry student at the University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol, on giving back, drawing inspiration from family, and preparing for pre-registration
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