Archive for CET Association of Optometrists Ireland

July 08 CET C9366 Imaging the Posterior pole

Published July 10th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

CET  C9366. In this audio podcast and text-based distance learning article,  Priya Dabasia discusses the history of retinal imaging and focuses on techniques both used on the high street and in hospital clinics. Instruments discussed include fundus cameras, Optical Coherance Tomography, Heidel Retinal Tomograph, GDx scanning laser polarimetry and widefield photography. With 8 out of 10 […]

Free CET from Essilor UK Ltd

Published July 1st, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

CET C9375: The Significance Of The Minkwitz Condition Upon The Field Of View Of Progressive Power Lenses
This month from Essilor we are hosting a free CET article open to all UK registered Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians.
This article is written by Professor Mo Jalie SMSA, FBDO (Hons), Hon FCGI, Hon FCOptom, MIMgt. Professor Jalie is visiting […]

Forthcoming CET for August 2008:Contact Lens Solutions Update

Published June 2nd, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

 
 
CET C7495 This audio podcast and text based article by Ngaire Franklin will cover the following aspects of contact lens solutions currently available, whilst making reference to the sensitivity, toxicity and effectivity of current and past care regimes.
Learning Objectives
1. To review current solutions available in the market place for the contact lens wearer.
2. Consider mode […]

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June08 CET C 8234 VRICS Quiz - Clinical Decision Making for Optometrists

Published June 1st, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

 CET C 8234 Visual Recognition and Interpretation of Clinical Signs - Clinical Decision Making for Optometrists.
This VRICS quiz will consist of 12 high resolution images showing external and interior lesions. 
The deadline for responses is 31st May 2009 
Learning Objectives:
The aim of this quiz is to:

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

May08 CET C 7530: The visual development and clinical assessment of children

Published May 1st, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

Sosena Tang reviews the latest research into children’s visual development and looks at the clinical tests and techniques useful in examining children.
Publication date: 1st May 2008
 
This article, by Sosena Tang will include an overview of the past and current research into the developmental milestones for children’s visual development.  A review of the methods and results […]

(Contains Audio)

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 […]

(Contains Audio)

March08 CET C 7923: Back to Basics with Low Vision 1. The Purpose and Process of Registration

Published February 19th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

CET C7923 Jane Macnaughton begins a major new series of CET articles covering the basics of low vision practice, aimed at the general optometrist and dispensing practitioner.  The objective of this series is to address the concept of a community based low vision practice and in so doing, equip the practitioner with the basic skills needed […]

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January08 CET C7493: Angle Closure and Angle Closure Glaucoma, an optometry perspective

Published January 14th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

CET C7493 Dr Karen French reviews the current thinking on primary angle closure (PAC) and primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG).
The deadline for responses is 31st January 2009
(31st Dec for Association of Optometrists Australia)
Learning Objectives:
PACG is a leading cause of blindness in Asia and may be more common in European populations than previously recognised. In recent […]

(Contains Audio)

Free CET Article (Expired): Refractive Surgery – the answer to my visual problems?

Published July 10th, 2007 by Jane Macnaughton.

Shehzad Naroo presents an overview of current techniques and results, contraindications, complications and onward optometric management of refractive surgery.
Fee: free of charge.
This CET has expired
Download a copy of the FULL TEXT article here (C 6449)
This article has been accredited for 2 CET points for GOC registered optometrists and dispensing opticians, 2 CPD points for OAA […]