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Welcome to OT 's Education library, where you can access archived CPD and CET articles, webinar recordings and video skills guides covering 31 topic areas.
With over 600,000 individuals currently waiting for NHS ophthalmology appointments, many facing delays of a year or more, effective collaboration between optometry and ophthalmology has never been more critical. This lecture explores how key clinical details in referrals can enhance treatment planning, the importance of preparing patients for their clinic appointments, and what typically happens after a referral. It also highlights innovative approaches for managing patients with complex needs and shares valuable insights from patients about what truly matters to them. Discover how small, thoughtful adjustments can significantly improve patient care and outcomes. After the video, participants will need to visit a closed group discussion on LinkedIn, to interact with their peers
Author/s: Professor Christine Purslow PhD, BSc (Hons), MCOptom
Closed: 04 Jul 2025
This CPD video explores the clinical features of optical coherence tomography (OCT) that are crucial for effective patient referrals. Chris Steele explains how to distinguish between various macular abnormalities that can appear similar on OCT images. The session will also provide valuable guidance on which macular conditions can be safely monitored within the practice
Author/s: Chris Steele
Closed: 02 May 2025
This CET exam describes the impact of visual impairment on patientswith age-related macular degeneration and how this can be managed
Author/s: Cirta Tooth BSc Prof Cert LV Higher Cert LV Prof Cert Paed Eye Care
Closed: 03 Sep 2021
This CET exam outlines two scenarios highlighting how to communicate effectively to patients with AMD, thereby avoiding the potential for complaints.
Author/s: Richard Edwards BSc MCOptom, Sarah Oakley
Closed: 08 May 2021
In this CET VRICS exam, readers are invited to review the OCT images and answer the accompanying questions using additional resources where required
Author/s: Dr Daniel Epshtein OD
Closed: 30 Oct 2020
This CET exam 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 visual restoration
Author/s: Holly D Brown MSc, Professor Antony B Morland PhD
Closed: 27 Dec 2019
This VRICS exam presents a series of OCT cases for practitioners to interpret and answer the accompanying questions, referring to additional resources where required
Author/s: Professor Simon Barnard PhD FCOptom FAAO FEAOO DipCLP DipClinOptom DipTp(IP)
Closed: 25 Oct 2019
This CET exam considers the factors that need to be considered when dispensing progressive addition lenses to patients, taking into account lens design and lifestyle requirements
Author/s: Jim Cox FBDO
This CET exam will provide the reader with basic information on OCT-A and its clinical applications in optometric practice
Author/s: Dr Rebekka Heitmar PhD MCOptom Prof Cert Med Ret
Closed: 19 Apr 2019
This CET exam 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
Author/s: Dr Charlotte A Hazel BSc Optom MOptom PhD Dip Tp (IP)
Closed: 22 Mar 2019
This CET exam 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 discussed
Author/s: Dr Jerome Sherman OD, Dr Daniel Epshtein OD
Closed: 07 Dec 2018
This VRICS exam considers the presentation, risk factors and causes of a series of medical retina conditions through fluorescein angiogram interpretation
Author/s: Prashant Shah BSc (Hons) MCOptom DipTP(IP) PGDipOphth DipClinOptom, Yashita Shah MCOptom PGDipOphth
Closed: 12 Oct 2018
