Archive for CET Dispensing Opticians

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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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 […]

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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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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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February08 CET C 6578 VRICS Quiz - Clinical Decision Making for Dispensing Opticians

Published January 14th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

 C 6578 Visual Recognition and Interpretation of Clinical Signs - Clinical Decision Making for Dispensing Opticians.
This VRICS quiz will consist of 12 high resolution images showing external lesions. 
The deadline for responses is 31st January 2009
Learning Objectives:
The aim of this quiz is to:

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

What’s in your wallet? The ideal Registrant’s CE portfolio

Published December 17th, 2007 by Jane Macnaughton.

The GOC have recently announced a consultation period during which they are inviting the profession to give feedback on the current CET system.  Now that the system is bedding in, there are clearly areas that work better than others so it is now time for the end users to have their say. 
The question is – […]

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 […]

Free CET Article (Expired): New generation tonometers - Is it time to say goodbye to the Goldmann?

Published July 9th, 2007 by Jane Macnaughton.

C 6484 Priya Dabasia presents a historical evolution of tonometry instrumentation, and provides a basic introduction into newer principles of measurement, discussing the influence that these recent developments will have upon glaucoma screening and management in the future. 
Fee: free of charge.
This CET has expired
Download a FULL TEXT copy of the article here
This article has been accredited […]