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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 [...]
Referrals – good and bad
Having started back in the Hospital Eye Service recently after several years of absence I have been absolutely amazed at the variation in quality of referral letters that come in from optometrists and GPs working within our Local Health Authority. Share This
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 [...]
Peter’s guide to facial measurements: still getting your splay mixed up with your crest?
For those of you currently preparing for the summer NonEEA exams, Peter has kindly been busy taking pictures to assist you in Dispensing. Please feel free to download and let us now if you find them useful. Share This
Optometrists: NonEEA and in the UK!
If you are currently working towards the College of Optometrists’ Examination for Non-EEA Optometrists, you may be interested in our Facebook Study Group: Optometrists: Non-EEA and in the UK!. The objectives of the group are promote discussion between past and present candidates, share exam tips, experiences and ideas. In addition, the Optometry Blog will continue [...]
Ask the Non-EEA Examiner-The Examinations for Non-EEA/EU Qualified Optometrists
Are you preparing to sit the College of Optometrist’s Examination for Non EEA/EU Qualified Optometrists in January 2009? If you need a question answered on any aspect of the exam or understand anything specific about working as an optometrist in the UK, including employment options, then post your questions to us here. Last years Q&A [...]
Free to download – Online Pre-registration Lecture 1: The Routine Exam
In time for the new cohort of trainees, the Optometry Blog is proud to host a new concept in pre-registration training: podcast lectures. Free to download – The Routine Exam – this podcast lecture with accompanying notes is sponsored by CLEARVIEW Training Pre-Registration Courses and Flame Health Ltd. The Routine Exam, is a 60 minute audio presentation [...]
Free to download: Online Pre-registration Lecture 2 – The Low Vision Core Competencies
The second subject of our online pre-registration programme covers the Core Competencies for Low Vision. There are three presentations totalling 90 minutes and are written and presented by Jane Macnaughton MCOptom. Fully supported with highly illustrated slides, these audio lectures are aimed at trainees preparing for the quarterly and final assessments of the College of [...]
Expired CET Article free to download: Contact Lens Solutions Update
CET C9622 This text based article by Ngaire Franklin covers the following aspects of contact lens solutions currently available, whilst making reference to the sensitivity, toxicity and effectivity of current and past care regimes. Share This
March 9th The Routine Exam: Meet Online! Live Lecture
Jane Macnaughton, MCOptom, Director of CLEARVIEW Training, reviews the Routine Exam, assisting candidates in preparation for the College of Optometrist’s Final Assessment of the Scheme for Registration. A full colour handout of the slides will be made available in advance of the lecture to assist candidate preparation and facilitate note taking. Expected Duration: [...]
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