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The Final Assessments – See you on the other side!
The Pre-reg out there are nearing the end, and after 7-9 months of combining work and study, are now banished to the books, revising for the Final Assessment. After two degrees and two sets of professional exams, I sympathise thoroughly with you all – we have all been through it. Be reassured though. The exams [...]
Keratometry Quick Tip
This is a quick tip my supervisor taught me at work. I previously had problems aligning the keratometer on a patients’ cornea – and she taught me the ‘pen-light technique’ – so thought I would share it with anyone who hadn’t heard it yet. If you shine a pen-torch through the eyepiece of the keratometer, then the [...]
Eye tumours – Improving our Differential Diagnosis
At the recent Optometry Tomorrow conference hosted by the College of Optometrists in Newcastle last month, I had the pleasure of listening to Professor Bertil Damato, Director of the Ocular Oncology Service at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, give the annual George Giles Memorial Lecture, ‘Prospects for change in the treatment of uveal melanoma.’
The Intraocular Variations of IOP
By Paul Verkey, Kristina Ptochantonis, and Shetaaj Moorad In clinic, we spend a fair amount of time measuring countless pressures and it is easy to forget what factors affect intraocular pressure (IOP) over time; these factors may affect how we manage the patient at the end of our clinical examination. IOP values do not follow a [...]
Dr Putrino's Eyegenie
Almost everyone at some point during their clinical experience will encounter, or have been in a situation where they think to themselves, “Wouldn’t it be nice if someone had invented… right now?. Well, one such device that falls neatly into this category is the recently introduced Eyegenie.
Clinical Conundrums: Case History 3 – Differential Prism
A 78-year-old patient presented for refraction following a cataract extraction on the Right Eye. A nice easy start after lunch I thought. During history and symptoms she explained there may have been some complications during the surgery but was unsure exactly what those complications had been.
Clinical Conundrums: Case History 2 – 'Pie on the Floor'
From Caroline King & Priscilla Darkwah: We today examined a 34 year old female patient who attended for a routine 2-yearly eye examination. She was reporting a slight deterioration in her distance visual acuity, which was more noticeable when driving. There were no problems at near. She was otherwise asymptomatic, no headaches, diplopia or any other complaints.
My ‘Duty of Care.’ – Driving Standards
I clearly remember the words of my university lecturer saying to all of us:- ‘When a patient does not meet driving standard requirements, you can only advise them about it. Your duty is to make sure that they are aware of the clinical results. You are not in a position to tell them whether or [...]
‘Too busy on the computer.’ Computerised Testing Rooms
Computerised testing rooms seem to be the flavour of the month again, with many practitioners insisting that a more streamlined, efficient and effective flow of information will be the outcome – no doubt. Within one year, I have slowly observed a number of installations in my test room, including a computer, a wireless infrared mouse, [...]
Where have all the pre-reg jobs gone?
It is getting to that time of year in the third year undergraduate calendar when most prospective pre-registration trainees are securing their positions for the coming year.  Over the past few years, the increase in popularity of the Summer Schools has been used by the multiple sector in identifying suitable employees. Students work in [...]
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
