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Hours of chair time are taken up each year troubleshooting issues with progressive spectacle lenses. This CPD exam discusses how to get it right first time, from refraction to collection.

Closed: 03 Nov 2023

This CPD exam provides a comparison of spectacle wear versus contact lens wear, exploring the benefits and limitations of each type of correction.

Closed: 03 Nov 2023

This CPD exam provides an overview of the standards that relate to progressive (and degressive) addition spectacle lenses

Closed: 05 May 2023

This CPD exam provides an overview of the standards that relate to bifocal and trifocal spectacle lenses

Closed: 04 Nov 2022

Myopia management is one of the fastest evolving areas of optometry, with new products becoming licensed to help slow the progression of myopia. In this video, Professor Nicola Logan will help you...

Closed: 21 Sep 2022

This CPD exam considers how to undertake appropriate frame selection taking into account the material and the facial characteristics of the patient

Closed: 01 Jul 2022

This CPD exam provides an overview of the standards that relate to single vision spectacle lenses

Closed: 06 May 2022

As featured at 100% Optical 2022: answer the questions relating to each image, using your own knowledge and additional resources where required, to help you achieve the pass mark of 66%

Closed: 26 Apr 2022

Using case studies, this article outlines the importance of lens power compensation during the dispensing process to avoid patient non-tolerance

Closed: 25 Mar 2022

This Survival Pack CET exam will discuss the incidence, types and visual optics of anisometropia, its impact upon amblyopia, the optical effects which anisometropia may cause and suitable management...

Closed: 28 Dec 2021

This Survival Pack CET exam outlines ways to support successful spectacle wear for children with learning disabilities. The role of dispensing in a multidisciplinary special school eye care team is...

Closed: 28 Dec 2021

This CET exam outlines ways to support successful spectacle wear for children with learning disabilities. The role of dispensing in a multidisciplinary special school eye care team is discussed

Closed: 02 Jul 2021