Dr Peter Hampson

Studies predict that the global prevalence of myopia will rise from 28% of the world’s population to 50% by 2050. Optometrist and AOP clinical director, Dr Peter Hampson, discusses the growing prevalence and why it is time to embrace CPD in this field

Clear communication and strong emphasis of the level of urgency is key, says the AOP’s Dr Peter Hampson

In this video, Dr Peter Hampson outlines two conditions that optometrists can detect in children - keratoconus and juvenile glaucoma. It is worth refreshing your knowledge and keeping these conditions in mind because The AOP has seen an increase in complaints in this area, and there is potential for real harm if these diseases go unnoticed. After the video, participants will answer 6 MCQs before being directed to a discussion about the topics on LinkedIn.

Optometrist and AOP clinical director, Dr Peter Hampson, discusses infection control in practice during the pandemic

An updated and expanded Infection control and prevention CET exam for 2021: In this lecture, Dr Peter Hampson explains how to protect staff and patients in practice as the pandemic continues. He shares current knowledge on how the virus is transmitted and how best to clean and disinfect. He presents the evidence about testing, vaccinations, air filters, temperature checks and social distancing

This CET video exam on Infection control and prevention, created by the AOP's expert clinal team, explains how to protect staff and patients in optometric practice during the coronavirus pandemic.

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In this lecture, Dr Nicola Logan will outline the evidence base and discuss the current and emerging options available for practitioners to offer to patients with progressing myopia. Dr Peter Hampson will then follow to discuss the steps that practitioners should take to ensure they manage the expectations of parents and patients and take a robust approach to consent and record keeping

In this lecture, Dr Nicola Logan will outline the evidence base and discuss the current and emerging options available for practitioners to offer to patients with progressing myopia. Dr Peter Hampson will then follow to discuss the steps that practitioners should take to ensure they manage the expectations of parents and patients and take a robust approach to consent and record keeping