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Archive for NonEEA Candidates

Basic Guidleines of Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lens Fitting

Published February 3rd, 2010 by Jane Macnaughton.

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

Face Up to Facebook!

Published January 30th, 2010 by Peter Chapman.

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 [...]

Optometrists: NonEEA and in the UK!

Published January 28th, 2010 by Jane Macnaughton.

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

Published January 24th, 2010 by Jane Macnaughton.

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 [...]

Expired CET Article free to download: Contact Lens Solutions Update

Published September 30th, 2009 by Jane Macnaughton.

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.

Free to download: Refractive Surgery – the answer to my visual problems?

Published March 30th, 2009 by Jane Macnaughton.

Shehzad Naroo presents an overview of current techniques and results, contraindications, complications and onward optometric management of refractive surgery.

Meet Me Online: NonEEA 2009 – Live Lectures!

Published March 18th, 2009 by Jane Macnaughton.

     Need a helping hand? CLEARVIEW Training is hosting an audio/visual discussion group addressing the forthcoming College of Optometrists NonEEA/EU Qualified Optometrists.  Supported by WebEx, this online meeting will allow an interactive discussion via telephone whilst simultaneously viewing a PowerPoint Presentation.  Next Meeting Dates 20th March 2009 @ 1300 HRS GMT.  Expected duration – 60 [...]

Pre-Registration FAQs. 1: Ocular Disease and Investigative Techniques

Published October 6th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

At this time of the year, pre-registration trainees are once again completing their Assessments. Following the popular �Ask the Examiner� threads over the past two years, we have compiled all of the questions and answers as FAQs and regrouped them all according to subject. Our contributors have included Bill Harvey, Peter Chapman, Joy Myint, Dr [...]

Online Pre-reg lectures a big hit!

Published September 26th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

Our two online pre-registration lectures, the Routine Exam and the Low Vision Core Competencies have been successfully downloaded by a large number of people. We have received some great feedback too, so thank you! Both lectures are free to download and offer the trainee over an hour of lecture time, straight to your MP3 player. [...]

Now I need to get a job…

Published June 6th, 2008 by David.

So, with the final assesments looming ever larger on the horizon, now is the time to be thinking about what your next step is going to be within the world of Optometry. I would imagine that most of you have a good idea of what direction you would like to go in whether it is [...]


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