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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
In this lecture, Professor Keith Barton, (Moorfields and UCL) provides an overview of glaucoma surgery and how it has evolved. You will be able to see detailed videos of glaucoma tube surgery and understand the evidence behind the use of various techniques to lower eye pressure. This CPD involves a discussion on LinkedIn, to gain interactive points
Author/s: Keith Barton
Closed: 03 Feb 2023
This CET exam considers the possible complications associated with cataract surgery, their prophylactic and therapeutic management, together with the relative risk and mitigating factors for those complications
Author/s: Jo Mackenzie BSc (Hons) MCOptom PG Cert TLCP DipTP(AS) DipTP(SP) DipTP(IP) PG Cert HCL
Closed: 28 Dec 2021
This CET exam provides an overview of the presentation, clinical examination and management of macular holes
Author/s: Guy Negretti MB BChir FRCOphth
Closed: 02 Jul 2021
This CET exam outlines the key findings of some of the major ocular hypertension and glaucoma studies. The study outcomes have influenced clinical practice for the management and treatment of these conditions
Author/s: Tahmina Pearsall MBCHB FRCOphth FRCSEd MRCOphth MSc, Diana Ukaegbu MOptom (Hons) MCOptom Prof Cert Glau
Closed: 22 Feb 2020
This CET exam will describe the principles and clinical outcomes of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) for the lowering of intraocular pressure (IOP)
Author/s: Evgenia Konstantakopoulou MCOptom MSc PhD DipTp(IP), Professor Gus Gazzard MBBChir MA MD FRCOphth, Neil Nathwani BSc (Hons) DipTp(IP) Higher Cert Glauc
Closed: 27 Dec 2019
This VRICS exam presents glaucoma-themed cases that may present in routine practice
Author/s: Dr Samantha Strong BSc (Hons) PhD AFHEA MEd, Dr Deborah Armstrong BSc (Hons) PhD MCOptom DipTp(IP)
The second installment of this CET exam on minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) explores the effectivity and customisation of these devices using case studies to illustrate clinical outcomes
Author/s: Shruti Malde MCOptom Dip Tp (AS) Dip Tp (SP), Gokulan Ratnarajan BSc MBBS FRCOphth MD, Andre Barata MD FEBO
Closed: 22 Nov 2019
Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) is a new method of treating mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma and can work with or replace drops. This CET exam, part one in a two-part series, begins with an overview of the types of MIGS and how they function
This CET exam considers the indications, assessment, surgical procedure and follow-up of patients undergoing phakic intraocular lens implantation for the management of high refractive error
Author/s: Dr Ryan S Vida OD FAAO
Closed: 20 Sep 2019
This VRICS exam considers the use of lasers in the treatment of various ophthalmic conditions. Readers are invited to complete the MCQs by using existing knowledge and accessing further resources where required
Author/s: Prashant Shah BSc (Hons) MCOptom DipTP(IP) PGDipOphth DipClinOptom, Yashita Shah MCOptom PGDipOphth
Closed: 21 Jun 2019
This CET VRICS exam presents a range of clinical conditions that can arise following cataract surgery. Practitioners should use their clinical expertise and access additional information resources where necessary to complete the questions
Author/s: Dr Corinne Fulcher BSc (Hons) PhD, Dr Samantha Strong BSc (Hons) PhD AFHEA MEd
Closed: 22 Mar 2019
