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Lorcan Butler BSc (Hons) MCOptom FBDO Prof Cert Paed Eye Care

Lorcan Butler is optical engagement manager at The Brain Tumour Charity.

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Headaches: simple or sinister?

Headaches commonly come up in discussion in optometric practice, but how do you know when to reassure and when to refer? In this video, Lorcan Butler explains the difference between primary and secondary headaches, with detail about handling the patient with migraine. He highlights those red flag symptoms that could indicate a sinister cause and warrant an urgent referral. After the video, you will be directed to a closed discussion group on LinkedIn to interact with your peers.

Closed: 31 October 2025

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Paediatric neuro presentations: the top four

In this video, Lorcan Butler will discuss the four main neuro-optometric presentations that a clinician can expect to come across in children: paediatric idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and papilloedema; pseudopapilloedema and optic disc drusen; paediatric optic neuritis; and Horner’s syndrome. The video will outline the clinical differences compared with adult presentations, highlighting the need for practitioners to adopt a nuanced approach when examining children. After the video, participants will answer 6 MCQs before being directed to a discussion about the topic on LinkedIn

Closed: 28 February 2025

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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

Closed: 14 March 2022

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