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This CET video exam dramatises a common scenario in a busy practice. But help is at hand; the AOP's legal team dissect what has happened as well as discussing how you can prevent this happening in...

Closed: 28 Jun 2018

This CET exam considers the importance of and the skills necessary to become an effective leader and how this relates to supervision and management in practice

Closed: 08 Jun 2018

Previous iterations of shared care pathways include: diabetic retinopathy screening; direct referral cataract; and wet AMD pathways. This CET exam considers the potential and challenges of achieving a...

Closed: 11 May 2018

This CET exam outlines the rules and regulations relating to the sale and supply of contact lenses.

Closed: 11 May 2018

These videos are designed for students during their studies and can be used as a refresher tool by those returning to work after a career break

Published: 20 Oct 2017

There is nothing worse than examining a contact lens patient for the first time and not being able to make head nor tail of the previous record. This article investigates what the ideal contact lens...

Closed: 13 Oct 2017

Good record keeping has never been more essential to everyday practice. Although records are designed to aid the patient's future eye care they can also be an optometrist's or dispensing optician's...

Closed: 27 Sep 2017

This CET exam will offer practical advice and strategies on how to successfully support patients with learning disabilities around their eye care and vision needs

Closed: 25 Aug 2017

Closed: 30 Apr 2017

This article outlines the supervision responsibilities relating to trainee optometrists, dispensing opticians and contact lens opticians

Closed: 08 Apr 2017

This article allows the practitioner to understand their responsibilities in relation to information governance

Closed: 10 Feb 2017

The AOP legal department deals with many complaints against eye care professionals, some of which could have been prevented. This video presents a practice-based scenario, followed by a discussion be...

Closed: 28 Dec 2016

This article outlines the various social media platforms that may be used in a professional setting and highlights the importance of maintaining appropriate conduct both in this environment and in a...

Closed: 28 Dec 2016

This article considers scenarios posed by clinical advisers from the College of Optometrists with commentary provided on the correct and incorrect management approaches in each case

Closed: 08 Apr 2016

This CET exam discusses the diagnostic value of fluorescein and clarifies the current position regarding its use in the UK

Closed: 23 Dec 2015