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This CPD exam will address some of the myths surrounding refractive surgery, which still exist within parts of the optical sector and the public, allowing practitioners to provide evidence-based advice to patients

Author/s: Emma Brandon

Closed: 02 May 2025

This CPD exam considers the importance and relevance of ocular surface assessment before planned cataract and refractive lens exchange surgery illustrated by cases from the authors’ clinics

Author/s: Purvi Thomson , Prashant Shah BSc (Hons) MCOptom DipTP(IP) PGDipOphth DipClinOptom

Closed: 26 Oct 2024

In this video, Allon Barsam describes his approach to solving presbyopia with surgical options: corneal laser treatments, phakic intraocular lenses or refractive lens exchange. He guides us through patient selection and counselling, clinical examination, matching the optimal surgical intervention to the patient and potential complications. After the video, participants will answer 6 MCQs before being directed to a discussion about the topic on LinkedIn.

Author/s: Allon Barsam

Closed: 06 Sep 2024

This article covers recent changes to laser vision correction and phakic intraocular lens implants which can correct a wide range of refractive errors and have applications in post-operative corneal transplant management.

Author/s: Marcello Leucci BSc (Hons) Dip Tp (IP), Daniel Gore

Closed: 03 Nov 2023

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 exam will discuss the key surgical options available for treatment of presbyopia with emphasis on the advantages and disadvantages of each procedure

Author/s: Allon Barsam MB BS MA FRCOphth

Closed: 07 Dec 2018

In this CET Video exam OT's very own clinical editor, Dr Ian Beasley, tells his tale of having LASIK for high myopia. His surgeon, Allon Barsam gives us an up-to-date account of refractive surgery. He discusses the latest options available, the risks and benefits and we will see the most common procedure, LASIK, being performed

Author/s: Allon Barsam

Closed: 06 Sep 2018

This CET article presents a series of case studies to outline the different surgical options currently available for correction of refractive error

Author/s: Sundeep Vaswani BSc (Hons) MCOptom, Jay Bhatt BSc (Hons) MCOptom, Vicky Roberts BCS (Hons) MCOptom, Dr Clare O'Donnell PhD MBA MCOptom FAAO FBCLA

Closed: 10 Aug 2018

This CET exam considers the clinical use of small aperture optics as methods of vision correction, most notably for presbyopia

Author/s: Sathish Srinivasan FRCSEd FRCOphth FACS

Closed: 08 Jun 2018

This CET exam outlines the technique, applications and relative merits of small incision lenticule extraction (SmILE)

Author/s: John Bolger

Closed: 11 May 2018

Patients may be suitable for various refractive procedures such as laser vision correction or refractive lens exchange. This CET exam explores the counselling process for patients considering refractive surgery options

Author/s: Sundeep Vaswani BSc (Hons) MCOptom, Jay Bhatt BSc (Hons) MCOptom, Vicky Roberts BCS (Hons) MCOptom

Closed: 08 Dec 2017

This CET exam covers the key surgical options available for surgical treatment of regular astigmatism with emphasis on the advantages and disadvantages of each option

Author/s: Allon Barsam

Closed: 13 Oct 2017