Education library

In this video, 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, and an oph...

Closed: 27 Dec 2020

In this lecture Dr Peter Hampson explains how to protect staff and patients in optometric practice during the coronavirus pandemic. We look at how the virus is spread and how to control this, e.g. ...

Closed: 27 Dec 2020

This CET lecture helps practitioners provide remote care for patients in a safe, effective way, both as part of the care they provide in their everyday practice and during exceptional circumstances,...

Closed: 19 Aug 2020

In this video, AOP clinical director, Dr Peter Hampson, gives a unique insight into the three most common types of legal claims that are handled by the AOP’s in-house legal and regulatory team, with ...

Closed: 27 May 2020

In this article, antecedents and consequences of employee burnout and wellbeing are described with reference to job demands, job resources, and theories of occupational stress

Closed: 24 Apr 2020

This article outlines the steps to take to identify and manage patients at risk of falls and depression as a result of visual impairment

Closed: 22 Feb 2020

This article discusses the barriers faced by homeless people in accessing eye care, the prevalence of uncorrected refractive error, and the difference an eye examination can make to this vulnerable...

Closed: 23 Aug 2019

This article outlines the steps that practitioners can take to make the consultation and environment suitable for patients with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD)

Closed: 24 May 2019

In this CET Video we look behind the curtain of secondary care to hear how referral letters are received and dealt with

Closed: 16 May 2019

This article outlines the approaches that practitioners should consider when delivering difficult news to patients about their clinical prognosis

Closed: 22 Feb 2019

This article explores the decisions that we make as clinicians. It explains the important distinction between technicians who collect information and clinicians who act on information and take respo...

Closed: 26 Dec 2018

In this article unconscious bias origins and potential manifestations in impacting on patient care are described. The role of bias-reducing interventional strategies is explored

Closed: 16 Nov 2018

Optometrist and AOP clinical adviser, Kevin Wallace, explores the legal framework around independent prescribing, common issues that occur – and most importantly, how to avoid them

Closed: 12 Nov 2018

Published: 31 Oct 2018

This article outlines the requirement for registrants to comply with the GOC Standards of Practice with particular focus on the duty of candour. Using case scenarios, the key principles of candour...

Closed: 06 Jul 2018