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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 exam outlines the definition of glaucoma, clinical challenges, recent advances and future directions for diagnosis of the condition

Author/s: Dr Sayantan Biswas BSc MPhil PhD FHEA

Closed: 01 Mar 2025

In this CPD video lecture, recorded at 100% Optical 2024, Dr Jennifer Gould Blackmore shows us how to use tests such as OCT and visual fields to diagnose, differentiate, detect progression and monitor patients with glaucoma, guided by real cases. We learn about interpretation of OCT to avoid diagnostic pitfalls, the macular vulnerability zone and the current understanding of OCT-angiography in glaucoma. After the video, participants will answer 6 MCQs before being directed to a discussion about the topic on LinkedIn

Author/s: Dr Jennifer Gould Blackmore OD MS FAAO

Closed: 01 Nov 2024

This clinical interpretation exam presents cases seen in the glaucoma clinic in the hospital eye service. Readers are invited to review the images and access additional resources where necessary to answer the questions

Closed: 01 Dec 2023

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 CPD exam reviews the potential role for neuroprotective adjuvant therapies in the treatment of glaucoma

Author/s: Preeti Singla MCOptom MSc Prof Cert Glau DipTp(IP)

Closed: 06 May 2022

This OT skills guide will share advice on obtaining an accurate cup to disc ratio and comes with an accompanying downloadable visual grading scale

Published: 13 Apr 2022

Sally Ameen, consultant ophthalmic surgeon, discusses the use of OCT, disc imaging and visual fields in monitoring glaucoma patients. The recorded lecture includes many real case examples

Author/s: Sally Ameen

Closed: 12 Oct 2020

In this CET Video exam, AOP clinical director, Dr Peter Hampson, gives a unique insight into the three most common types of legal claims that are handled by the AOP’s in-house legal and regulatory team, with tips on how to prevent them reoccurring

Author/s: Dr Peter Hampson

Closed: 27 May 2020

This CET exam provides answers to questions commonly asked by patients when they are referred from primary care with suspect glaucoma and subsequently managed within secondary care

Author/s: Dr Deborah Armstrong BSc (Hons) PhD MCOptom DipTp(IP)

Closed: 22 May 2020

This CET exam considers the role of retinal venous pressure as a risk factor for glaucoma and other ocular pathologies

Author/s: Christian French MOptom (Hons) MCOptom, Professor Richard Stodtmeister

Closed: 27 Mar 2020

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