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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.
Headaches commonly come up in discussion in optometric practice, but how do you know when to reassure and when to refer? In this CPD video, Lorcan Butler explains the difference between primary and secondary headaches, with detail about handling the patient with migraine. He highlights those red flag symptoms that could indicate a sinister cause and warrant an urgent referral. After the video, you will be directed to a closed discussion group on LinkedIn to interact with your peers.
Author/s: Lorcan Butler BSc (Hons) MCOptom FBDO Prof Cert Paed Eye Care
Closed: 31 Oct 2025
This CPD exam outlines the clinical presentation and management of macular neovascularisation
Author/s: Matthew Chan BSc FCOptom DipTp(IP) Higher Cert Med Ret Higher Cert Glauc
Closed: 24 Oct 2025
This CPD exam provides an overview of sickle cell disease and its ocular sequalae, with emphasis on the optometrist’s role in managing these patients
Author/s: Dr Nicholas Green OD FAAO
This Clinical interpretation exam contains cases seen in a private ophthalmology clinic. Readers are invited to review the images and use additional resources where necessary to answer the accompanying questions
Author/s: Prashant Shah BSc (Hons) MCOptom DipTP(IP) PGDipOphth DipClinOptom, Caoimhe McGovern BSc (Hons) MCOptom DipTP(IP) Prof Cert Glauc
Closed: 26 Sep 2025
This Clinical interpretation exam presents a range of anterior eye pathologies. Readers are invited to review the cases and use additional resources where necessary to answer the accompanying questions
Author/s: Craig McArthur
This CPD exam, involving four different types of healthcare practitioner, illustrates the challenges of diagnosing conjunctivitis in an eye casualty setting
Author/s: Dr Waheeda Illahi, Emadur Khan BSc (Hons) DipTp(IP) Prof Cert Med Ret Prof Cert Glauc, Soon Wai Ch’ng MBChB FRCOphth MBA, Urvasee Patel BSc (Hons) DipTp(IP) Higher Cert Med Ret Higher Cert Glauc
Closed: 29 Aug 2025
This Clinical interpretation exam presents a series of cornea cases. Readers are invited to review the images and short videos, using additional resources where necessary to answer the accompanying questions
Author/s: Drew Thompson MCOptom FBCLA
Closed: 25 Jul 2025
This clinical interpretation feature presents a series of cases from a primary care clinic. Readers are invited to review the images and use additional resources where necessary to answer the accompanying questions
Author/s: Dr Peter Frampton DOptom MSc FCOptom BAppSc(Optom)(AUS), DipTp(IP)
This Clinical interpretation exam presents a selection of anterior eye cases. Readers are invited to review the images and use additional resources where necessary to answer the accompanying questions
Author/s: Stanley Keys FCOptom Dip Glauc Dip Tp (IP)
Closed: 23 May 2025
This Clinical interpretation exam will help practitioners identify retinal findings associated with various systemic diseases. Readers are invited to review the cases and use additional resources where necessary to answer the accompanying questions
This CPD exam describes ocular biomarkers that have potential to enable early detection of ocular and systemic diseases
Author/s: Jason Higginbotham
Closed: 02 May 2025
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
