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In this CET VRICS exam, readers are invited to review the OCT images and answer the accompanying questions using additional resources where required

Closed: 30 Oct 2020

This article will explain how magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to assess the consequences of retinal disease on the brain and discuss why this should be considered in the context of...

Closed: 27 Dec 2019

This article considers the factors that need to be considered when dispensing progressive addition lenses to patients, taking into account lens design and lifestyle requirements

Closed: 25 Oct 2019

This visual recognition feature presents a series of OCT cases for practitioners to interpret and answer the accompanying questions, referring to additional resources where required

Closed: 25 Oct 2019

This article will provide the reader with basic information on OCT-A and its clinical applications in optometric practice

Closed: 19 Apr 2019

This article will outline the key signs and symptoms of both dry and wet macular degeneration allowing practitioners to gain understanding of when and how to refer to secondary care

Closed: 22 Mar 2019

This CET article considers the management of patients with AMD based upon the lead author’s approach with his immediate family. Genetic testing, imaging techniques and the role of carotenoids will be...

Closed: 07 Dec 2018

This visual recognition feature considers the presentation, risk factors and causes of a series of medical retina conditions through fluorescein angiogram interpretation

Closed: 12 Oct 2018

This article will provide an overview of the assessment and management of patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration within the hospital eye service

Closed: 27 Dec 2017

This article provides a classification of macular disease based upon anatomical features and presents a series of case studies to illustrate the clinical features in a range of pathologies

Closed: 10 Nov 2017

A series of OCT images is presented to test the practitioner’s ability to interpret, diagnose and manage common ocular conditions seen in practice

Closed: 10 Nov 2017

This article will discuss how smoking contributes to ocular disease and explores the role of the practitioner in discussing smoking status with their patients

Closed: 20 Jul 2017

This article will review currently available intraocular magnifying devices for patients with macular degeneration

Closed: 09 Jun 2017

This article provides an overview of choroidal pathology and the application of contemporary imaging techniques used to view the choroid in vivo

Closed: 13 May 2017

Practitioners are invited to assess the cases presented and consider the diagnosis, aetiology and management

Closed: 10 Mar 2017