“The seriousness of my situation began to dawn on me”
Practice owner and optometrist, Dr Martin Smith, and a patient from his Lincoln practice discuss a referral for a retinal tear
Primary care bodies outline key ‘asks’ on the Health and Care Bill
As part of the OFNC, the AOP has highlighted that “it is essential that optometry has a place at the table”
“It has allowed me to express myself”
James Dawson, consultant dispensing optician and AOP Councillor, on the appeal of an aviator and mixing up colours and styles
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C-70371 Referrals: mending the broken link
In this Survival Pack CET Video exam, we look behind the curtain of secondary care to hear how referral letters are received and dealt with. We hear from an optometrist whose job it is to triage referrals, as well as from an ophthalmologist who is responsible for providing the right treatment in a timely manner with finite resources. They will discuss the content of a helpful and an unhelpful referral letter and how to build a better relationship between primary and secondary eye care
C-78621 Orthokeratology lens design for myopia management
This Survival Pack CET exam discusses the resurgence of orthokeratology (ortho-k), its role in myopia management, and the characteristics of lens designs
C-70386 Visual factors and reading difficulty
This Survival Pack CET exam provides an overview of the visual factors associated with reading difficulties in school-aged children
“I feel that my confidence has grown so much”
Pre-registration optometrist at Moorfields Eye Hospital, Emily Mather, discusses seeing an increasing volume of patients and growing her clinical confidence
“People have sent some really significant messages”
Optometrist and head of contact lenses at Specsavers, Russell Peake, on delivering telegrams by bike in Warwick and Leamington
Focusing on the positives and embracing new opportunities
Locum optometrist, Rebecca Rushton, shares her experiences as a locum in a new city when the pandemic hit
Mini brains develop optic cups
Researchers have described the formation of light sensitive structures within lab-grown miniature brains
Woman suffers vision loss after developing severe iron deficiency during lockdown
A 23-year-old patient whose diet changed during lockdown experienced temporary vision loss in her left eye
Study links poor vision to traffic collisions
Low vision has been linked to reduced vehicle safety in low and middle-income countries
BCLA welcomes new president
Neil Retallic takes on the position from Indie Grewal, who has held the role over the past year
Mandatory vaccinations for frontline health staff under consultation
The AOP has highlighted that the consultation on proposals to require frontline health workers in England to have COVID-19 and flu vaccines “must include optometry”
WCO launches digital resource for myopia management
Developed in partnership with CooperVision, the website gathers information on myopia management in a range of languages
AOP launches digital Locum logbook
An online version of the AOP’s Locum logbook has been created in response to member feedback, offering a secure and environmentally-friendly method of record keeping
College proposal for additional IP mentors approved
Following GOC approval, registered independent prescribers will be able to sign off individual clinical practice placement sessions for IP trainees
“I feel that my confidence has grown so much”
Pre-registration optometrist at Moorfields Eye Hospital, Emily Mather, discusses seeing an increasing volume of patients and growing her clinical confidence
“People have sent some really significant messages”
Optometrist and head of contact lenses at Specsavers, Russell Peake, on delivering telegrams by bike in Warwick and Leamington
Location:
Clapham
Closing:
22 September 2021
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