Speak up about concerns in practice
Head of policy and standards at the GOC, Marie Bunby, explains how registrants should approach raising a concern after witnessing a potentially dangerous situation
70% of optometry professionals permanently adopted COVID-19 measures
Held by Media 10, organisers of 100% Optical, the survey findings “reinforce the massive impact” of the pandemic, and highlighted the innovative changes made by practices
Inspiration everywhere
Eyewear designers have drawn inspiration from entertainment, jewellery, architecture for stand-out frames
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Papilloedema: is it or isn’t it?
This video will describe the main features of papilloedema and pseudopapilloedema and consider the examinations needed to make a differential diagnosis. The risk factors involved for each differential diagnosis, the associated symptoms, the importance of record-keeping and the urgency of referral will all be discussed. After the video, participants will answer six MCQs before being directed to a discussion about the topic with their peers on LinkedIn
Cases from the casualty clinic
This Image interpretation exam features a series of eye casualty cases. Readers are invited to review the images and access additional resources where necessary to answer the questions
A lens on leadership
This CPD article looks at the role of clinical leadership in healthcare and its relevance in the context of optometry
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Free PPE for health care providers in England extended into 2023
The Government has extended the provision of centralised, free personal protective equipment for primary care providers in England for another year
Mido 2022 moved to end of April
The eyewear show will move from February to be held between 30 April–2 May
Skin deeper: expanding the application of OCT beyond the eyes
Scientists have described a new method that increases the depth that optical coherence tomography can scan structures at
Potential for AMD to be identified before vision deteriorates
Large UK study finds those with healthy eyes had thinner retinas if they carried genes that put them at risk of age-related macular degeneration
Sight loss in the spotlight at parliament
MPs debated eye health and macular disease at a Westminster Hall debate on 11 January
Giving optometry a voice within healthcare reform
With the Health and Care Bill up for discussion in the House of Lords, and delays in the proposed transition to Integrated Care Systems, OT considered what the changes could mean for the profession
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The pursuit of happiness
Sally Litchfield, head of people at Hakim Group, on how the pandemic has cemented the group’s culture of enhancing team members’ happiness at work
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“I knew we were leading in the final when the bell went”
Cyclist and Blindingly Good Food blogger, Lora Fachie, on winning gold at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Location:
romsey
Closing:
05 February 2022
Location:
Morriston, Swansea
Closing:
10 February 2022
Location:
Crewe
Closing:
10 February 2022
Location:
Hampshire
Closing:
12 February 2022
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