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This article presents a series of cases to illustrate various approaches to managing the challenges of paediatric dispensing

Closed: 07 Oct 2016

This article provides an up-to-date outline of the clinical management options available for patients with nystagmus, including optical, surgical and pharmaceutical approaches. Treatments are divided...

Closed: 09 Sep 2016

Continuing the series on practical dispensing cases, the practitioner is required to consider each scenario and identify the correct course of action

Closed: 09 Sep 2016

This visual recognition task requires the practitioner to consider the dispensing scenarios and determine the correct interpretation and management in each case.

Closed: 05 Aug 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 allows practitioners to understand when it is appropriate to prescribe spectacles to young children, and on what basis the correction should be worn

Closed: 08 Jul 2016

This article explores the key areas to consider when dispensing and fitting spectacles to paediatric patients

Closed: 08 Jul 2016

This article will describe recent research measuring pilot ocular exposure to UV and the blue light hazard during flight. A series of evidence-based recommendations for practitioners will be given to...

Closed: 13 May 2016

This article explores the common reasons for patients returning to the practice with a spectacle non-tolerance issue and provides guidance on achieving a successful resolution

Closed: 12 Feb 2016

Continuing the theme from the last issue, this article considers the use of hands-free magnification devices that are suitable for a wide range of tasks for both low vision patients and hobbyists

Closed: 31 Dec 2015

Optical practitioners are becoming increasingly aware that as the population continues to rise, services will need to evolve to meet the increasing demands of an elderly population and especially from...

Closed: 23 Dec 2015

Published: 08 Oct 2015

Guides for students and those returning to work

Published: 08 Oct 2015

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: 08 Oct 2015

Frame repair restoring shape to a frame

Published: 08 Oct 2015