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The Outside Clinic Account Holders C18188 (VRICS) Problems in the Periphery
This VRICS poster quiz consists of a series of images and diagrams. You are encouraged to discuss with peers and/or use available materials to interpret the pictures and come to a accurate conclusion. To receive your CET points for this article, complete the Multiple Choice Questions. A pass mark of 66% (8 out of 12 [...]
The Outside Clinic Account Holders: Glaucoma detection for the domiciliary optometrist. Paper 2: Management C 17915 (O)
This text based article will discuss the treatment options for Chronic Open Angle Galucoma with specific emphasis on the medical treatments currently available and the common side effects of these medications. The role of the optometrist will also be outlined. Learning Objectives: To understand 1. IOP and aqueous humour dynamics 2. The autonomic nervous system [...]
The Outside Clinic Account Holders: C16976 Glaucoma detection for the domiciliary optometrist. 1 The Assessment
Glaucoma describes a group of diseases that share the same common feature of progressive optic neuropathy. Glaucoma results in characteristic damage to the optic nerve head and retinal nerve fibre layer, which can produce characteristic functional vision loss i.e. visual field defects. If progressive this damage is potentially blinding. This article will address the current [...]
EXPIRED Outside Clinic CET: Keeping it Simple
In this article Dr Fiona Fylan provides an account of the research she has undertaken with optometrists and patients about communication in practice. She highlights how patients perceive the optometric examination in a way that is similar to consultations with their GP, and expect the expert practitioner to find out about their needs, to explain [...]
EXPIRED Outside Clinic Account: VRICS External Pathologyof the Ageing eye
C‑14963 Visual Recognition & Interpretation of Visual Signs: External Pathology of the Ageing Eye by Jane Macnaughton MCOptom and Peter Chapman MCOptom FBDO. 2 General CET points (Optometrists) This VRICS poster quiz consists of a series of images of the external eye. You are encouraged to discuss with peers and/or use available materials to interpret [...]
How is as important as what…
I was recently doing some training in a sales based environment and I was talking to the audience about verbal communication and this time it was specifically to do with talking on the telephone The focus of the training module was to focus on the point that “how you say something is as important as what [...]
Basic Guidleines of Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lens Fitting
In preparation for the Final Assessment and NonEEA Exams, Dr Christine Astin, PhD, FCOptom, DCLP, FAAO, FIACLE, FBCLA divides RGP fitting into three main topics that will assist candidates with their studies: Three main areas should be considered: 1. Initial data gathering 2. Lens Fit Analysis 3. Ordering of the rigid gas permeable (RGP) lens
Did Captain Cook suffer from AMD? Or did he drink some Noni Juice?
Captain Cook died at the age of 51 – so we will never know the answer to that question. However, as he sailed across the South Pacific in the mid 18th Century, it is doubtful whether he had a large supply of curly kale and spinach to keep up his reserves of Lutein and Zeaxanthin. [...]
Are you writing ‘Less than 6/60?’ Dont do it! Download printable Snellen letters here!
Over the last few weeks we have been covering a few teaching sessions for the Routine Exam for the Final Assessment. A number of students were happily recording <6/60 when the unaided vision dropped below the top letter of the Snellen chart. A discussion then followed. Whilst all appreciated the importance of recording the vision [...]
Face Up to Facebook!
The Optometry Blog has joined the social networking revolution, with the creation of a Facebook page. Aimed at all practitioners including pre-registration students, the page is an ideal way to find out about all the latest articles and podcasts available, as well as the most up to date details on course dates and availability. Samples [...]
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
