A well-designed triage form
Anthony Blackman, optometrist at Leightons Opticians and director of training and development for Insight Optical Training, on how a simple triage form has empowered staff and increased efficiency
100% Optical CPD: new seminars launched
The final collection of CPD sessions has been launched for the education programme at 100% Optical in January
Discovering new opportunities in optometry
Qualified dispensing optician and optometry student, Zara Cowell, talks to OT about how her optometry lecturer inspired and supported her throughout her optometry studies
Tales of the unexpected from the emergency department
This lecture presents real case examples of patients who attended a large ophthalmic emergency department. Helen Wilson, from Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, discusses the presenting signs and symptoms, differential diagnoses, ocular and systemic investigation and treatment regimes for these cases.
Ocular complications of diabetes
This VRICS exam presents cases of ocular pathology related to diabetes. Readers are invited to review the images and access additional resources where necessary to answer the questions.
Heterophoria: which cases need treatment?
The CET exam explains the main types of heterophoria and, most importantly, when it needs treatment
College of Optometrists updates Amber phase guidance
In the wake of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, the Government has refreshed infection prevention and control guidance for healthcare workers
Investigating the impact of virtual learning on vision
Ophthalmologists presented research exploring the relationship between screen time and eye strain at the AAO annual meeting in November
Analysis reveals reduction in COVID-19 infections following introduction of mandatory eye protection
A systematic review has examined the effect of eye protection on viral transmission
Prozac lowers chance of developing dry AMD by 15%
Researchers are exploring the possibility of repurposing a common antidepressant medication as a treatment for age-related macular degeneration
Short morning exposure to deep red light can “improve declining vision”
UCL Institute of Ophthalmology researchers have investigated the effect on eye health of a weekly three-minute exposure to deep red light
Investigating the impact of virtual learning on vision
Ophthalmologists presented research exploring the relationship between screen time and eye strain at the AAO annual meeting in November
“It is a big milestone”
James Conway, CEO of Millmead Optical Group, on the company’s 75th anniversary, sustainable ambitions, and upcoming launches
LOCSU produces Optometry First webinar
A recording of a webinar event discussing the Optometry First model has been made available online
CET to CPD: The timely transition
The GOC’s Natalie Michaux on the education changes that are coming on 1 January 2022
College of Optometrists updates Amber phase guidance
In the wake of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, the Government has refreshed infection prevention and control guidance for healthcare workers
Opti 2022 postponed
The trade show will now take place in May as rising COVID-19 cases and changing measures in Europe made making reliable plans “impossible”
“You can have a viable business that doesn’t rely on selling glasses”
Dr Christian French opened his eponymous practice, which focuses entirely on clinical eye examinations, in December 2020
Special Schools Eye Care Service: optometrists invited to learn about residential school programme
Virtual webinars will be held to introduce eye care professionals to a new proof of concept programme for delivering eye care in residential special schools
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Lampeter
Closing:
09 December 2021
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Llandeilo
Closing:
09 December 2021
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Ammanford
Closing:
09 December 2021
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Pontarddulais
Closing:
09 December 2021
A focus on wellbeing
As December dawns, with longer nights and an extremely noticeable chill in the air, we might be forgiven for experiencing some creeping feelings of déjà vu
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