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Archive for June, 2007
Bingo – Here comes the Smoking Ban
“From 1st of July 2007 virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces in England will become smokefree. A smokefree England will ensure a healthier environment, so everyone can socialise, relax, travel, shop and work free from secondhand smoke” So then, with two days to go until the smoking ban comes into place within the whole [...]
Carrots – one of the greatest urban myths
I gave a talk at a local school recently. One boy put his hands up, ‘My mum tells me that eating lots of carrots helps you to see better in the dark.’ Whilst I would in no way wish to cross another parent’s comment on the importance of eating vegetables, especially with the great uphill [...]
Recruitment, Retention and Turnover survey
One of the Recruitment blogs which I regularly read, which is here, had a interesting post about Recruitment, Retention and Turnover which was taken from the CIPD annual report – the full survey will be available from the CIPD from the 22nd of June however it made for some interesting reading. Some points which I [...]
Duty of care or respecting belief?
Whilst working within the Hospital Eye Service, I came across several cases that I shall never forget – some funny, some sad and some just downright strange. However there is this one particular case I recall during my pre-registration year that I was reminded of today when a colleague called to discuss a similar case [...]
Claiming for CET – whose money is it really?
Optometrists can now claim for their annual CET allowance for 2006 which is £436. The relevant claim form is now available on the Department of Health website. I have attached all the relevant documentation for a quick and easy download at the end of this post. But my question is, who should rightfully claim for [...]
The Eyes and Vision Specialist Library, National Library for Health
From Parul Desai MSc PhD FRCS FRCOphth FFPH. Consultant in Public Health Medicine and Ophthalmology, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. The Eyes and Vision Specialist Library (EVSL) is one of 28 Specialist Libraries across healthcare, commissioned by the National Library for Health (NLH).
Clinical Conundrums: Case History 4 – Charles Bonnet Syndrome
I first came across Charles Bonnet Syndrome as a symptom in association with age related macular degeneration but it wasnât until I worked as a specialist low vision optometrist that I realized how common and significant a problem it was.
Recent CET and Pre-Reg Articles
The Outside Clinic Account Holders C18188 (VRICS) Problems in the Periphery
January 4th, 2012 ~ 0 Comments
The Outside Clinic Account Holders: Glaucoma detection for the domiciliary optometrist. Paper 2: Management C 17915 (O)
November 29th, 2011 ~ 0 Comments
The Outside Clinic Account Holders: C17314 (VRICS) Problems at the Pole
September 28th, 2011 ~ 0 Comments
Recent Optometry Blog Posts
The Outside Clinic Account Holders C18188 (VRICS) Problems in the Periphery
January 4th, 2012 ~ 0 Comments
The Outside Clinic Account Holders: Glaucoma detection for the domiciliary optometrist. Paper 2: Management C 17915 (O)
November 29th, 2011 ~ 0 Comments
The Outside Clinic Account Holders: C17314 (VRICS) Problems at the Pole
September 28th, 2011 ~ 0 Comments
