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Outside Clinic Account Holders C 14393 VRICS The Ageing Fundus

Published August 17th, 2010 by Jane Macnaughton.

C‑14393 Visual Recognition & Interpretation of Visual Signs: The Ageing Fundus, by Jane Macnaughton 2 General CET points (Optometrists) This VRICS poster quiz consists of a series of high resolution images of the posterior segment. This presentation encourages the practitioner to discuss with peers or use other means of investigation available to interpret the pictures [...]

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

Are you writing ‘Less than 6/60?’ Dont do it! Download printable Snellen letters here!

Published January 30th, 2010 by Jane Macnaughton.

Over the last few weeks we have been covering a few teaching sessions for the Routine Exam for the Final Assessment.  A number of students were happily recording <6/60 when the unaided vision dropped below the top letter of the Snellen chart. A discussion then followed.  Whilst all appreciated the importance of recording the vision [...]

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.

Expired CET from Essilor UK Ltd – free to download article

Published November 5th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

CET C9375: The Significance Of The Minkwitz Condition Upon The Field Of View Of Progressive Power Lenses Essilor hosts a free CET article open to all UK registered Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians.

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. 


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