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There is strong scientific interest in understanding factors leading to myopia development and progression, and options for myopia control. In this 2018 survival pack CET exam, scientific evidence...

Closed: 26 Dec 2018

In this CET Video exam OT's very own clinical editor, Dr Ian Beasley, tells his tale of having LASIK for high myopia. His surgeon, Allon Barsam gives us an up-to-date account of refractive surgery. He...

Closed: 06 Sep 2018

This CET exam provides a guide to get practitioners started with ortho-k contact lens fitting, covering the equipment needed, optimal fitting characteristics and troubleshooting tips

Closed: 06 Jul 2018

This CET exam outlines the technique, applications and relative merits of small incision lenticule extraction (SmILE)

Closed: 11 May 2018

This visual recognition exam presents cases of ocular disease that may arise as comorbidity in patients with myopia

Closed: 09 Mar 2018

This CET exam aims to equip the practitioner with the tools and strategies to implement myopia management in practice, and consider how to communicate effectively to build professional confidence

Closed: 09 Mar 2018

This CET exam explores the literature to outline evidence-based approaches to managing myopia progression

Closed: 09 Mar 2018

This CET exam outlines the importance of myopia management and the methods for monitoring the impact of intervention strategies

Closed: 09 Mar 2018

This video will provide insight into the problems associated with the increasing prevalence of myopia worldwide. It will discuss the possible mechanisms of myopia development, while optical and...

Closed: 01 Nov 2016

There is strong scientific interest in understanding factors leading to myopia development and progression, and options for myopia control. In this CET exam article, scientific evidence will be combi...

Closed: 05 Aug 2016

This article gives a summary of up-to-date prevalence of refractive errors in the UK and how these compare with historical UK data and the onset, progression and risk factors of myopia in childhood a...

Closed: 08 Jul 2016

This article will provide a review of the current understanding of the genetic, environmental and optical factors involved in myopia, along with the basis for mechanisms of myopia control, and why ...

Closed: 08 Jul 2016

This article reviews the benefits of orthokeratology while stressing the importance of thorough training of patients and their parents, the need for good compliance with contact lens routines, and...

Closed: 10 Jun 2016

This CET exam explores the potential for fitting young people with contact lenses. From his perspective as a community optometrist he outlines the visual, cosmetic and practical advantages that contac...

Closed: 31 Dec 2015

Refractive surgery has evolved significantly in recent years, resulting in safer and improved visual outcome for patients. This article explores the historical development of refractive techniques,...

Closed: 09 Oct 2015