Archive for March, 2008

April08 CET C 8874 VRICS Quiz - Common Contact Lens Complications

Published March 31st, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

C 8874 Visual Recognition and Interpretation of Clinical Signs - Common Contact Lens Complications.
This VRICS quiz, developed by Bill Harvey consists of 12 high resolution images showing a series of common contact lens complications.
The deadline for responses is 31st March 2009
Learning Objectives:
The aim of this quiz is to:

Encourage accurate interpretation of clinical signs
Encourage accurate differential diagnosis of common […]

April 08 CET C 6915: Back to Basics with Dispensing – Specific Gravity – it’s not rocket science!

Published March 31st, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

Peter Chapman revises basic spectacle lens properties, including refractive index, Abbe values, specific gravity and lens materials and how these properties affect the patient’s overall cosmetic and visual performance.
The deadlne for responses is 31st March 2009
This article has been accredited 1 CET point for GOC registered Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians and 1 CET Point for AOI […]

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Just four weeks to go until Optometry Tomorrow 2008!

Published March 18th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

With just four weeks to go until Optometry Tomorrow 2008 the College of Optometrists is urging delegates to book now to avoid disappointment.
Leading figures from the profession will be presenting a series of lectures and workshops at the Optometry Tomorrow conference, taking place at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London from 12 – […]

Ask the Examiner - The Final Assessment 2008

Published March 14th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

At this time of the year, pre-registration trainees are once again completing their Quarterly Assessments and starting their preparation for the Final Assessment in June and September of this year.
Following the popular ‘Ask the Examiner’ thread last summer, the Optometry Blog has re-launched a new thread for the 2008 exams. 
Our popular Ask the Examiner and […]

Technicians needed for VAO optical workshops and glazing

Published March 10th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

As Vision Aid Overseas moves towards providing more sustainable eyecare in the developing world, the number of optical workshops we are establishing in our target countries is increasing.
Once the workshops have been built and fitted with the necessary equipment, it is important that VAO maintains contact with workshops for a number of reasons. The local […]

Best Practice 2008

Published March 6th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

The Association of Optometrists and Myers La Roche have teamed up to provide a brand new training programme called Best Practice 2008.
Best Practice is an exciting one day programme packed full of expert tips and solutions to help dramatically improve your sales and profits. The AOP and Myers La Roche have together assembled a team of […]

Is Optics a business or a profession?

Published March 1st, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

Jayne Schofield FBDO(Hons)CL,FBCLA, Contact Lens Consultant from CIBA Vision (UK) Limited writes:
Come and add your voice to the debate at the next (free) CIBA Vision Specialist Club meeting in just 2 weeks time on 11th March.
This topic will be debated by 2 leading figures in Optics, Nick Rumney and Bill Harvey. It is sure to […]