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

Closed: 06 May 2022

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

This VRICS exam considers different approaches to taking dispensing measurements using a range of devices

Closed: 05 Mar 2021

This CET exam explores the visual challenges that patients face when driving in suboptimal conditions and outlines potential solutions

Closed: 05 Mar 2021

This visual recognition feature tests the ability to recognise specialised appliances that can make a real difference to patients but are only relatively rarely seen in practice

Closed: 27 Dec 2020

This CET exam summarises the global research efforts to reduce the progression of childhood myopia outlining the efficacy for a range of interventions

Closed: 17 Jul 2020

This VRICS exam will explore some of the more uncommon dispensing solutions that a practitioner may encounter in practice. Readers are encouraged to read around the subject area before submitting a...

Closed: 22 Feb 2020

This CET exam outlines the steps to take to identify and manage patients at risk of falls and depression as a result of visual impairment

Closed: 22 Feb 2020

This CET exam discusses various dispensing considerations in relation to prisms and outlines their use in special optical appliances

Closed: 27 Dec 2019

This CET exam considers the factors that need to be considered when dispensing progressive addition lenses to patients, taking into account lens design and lifestyle requirements

Closed: 25 Oct 2019

Ocular injuries as a result of participating in sports are a common presentation to accident and emergency departments. This CET exam will educate practitioners on examining and preventing ocular i...

Closed: 20 Sep 2019