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Archive for Training & Development

Would you like to write an article for the Optometry Blog?

Published February 2nd, 2010 by David.

Would you like to write an article for the Optometry Blog?
The Optometry Blog is fast becoming a destination for Optical professionals to get upto date Optical information and sector news and we would like to invite our members to write a blog on any subject (within Optometry!) which interests them. The posts can be about […]

FREE CET Podcast: Back to Basics with Dispensing – Specific Gravity, it’s not rocket science!

Published January 20th, 2010 by Jane Macnaughton.

 C11517/O D
 
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.
Expires 30th April 2010
In this audio podcast and text-based distance learning article has been accredited 1 CET point for GOC registered Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians and 1 CET Point […]

Specsavers - online Pre-Registration Conference

Published April 20th, 2009 by David.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to Pre-Reg student at Specsavers? Well now you can find out:
ALL WILL BECOME CLEAR
THURSDAY 23RD APRIL
We can’t promise the answer to everything, but if you want to know
what a pre-reg year at Specsavers is really like for trainee
Optometrists, you can find out all you need – […]

Unethical headhunters target optical practices

Published December 2nd, 2008 by David.

Bogus calls from unscrupulous headhunters are continuing to be made to optical practices despite a warning from the General Optical Council.
Last month the GOC issued a warning to practices following a spate of calls from recruiters. The callers, pretending to be from the GOC, duped receptionists into supplying details of the professional staff on site. […]

Annual Evidence Update on Glaucoma

Published November 24th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

NLH Eyes & Vision Specialist Library presents the Annual Evidence Update on Glaucoma.
24th to 30th November 2008
 
A collection of evidence that has emerged over the past 12 months
The term “glaucoma” for the purposes of the annual evidence update (AEU) is used to cover primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) and normal tension glaucoma (NTG). Ocular hypertension […]

What is the most important development within optometry?

Published November 19th, 2008 by David.

As part of our ever expanding network within the Optometry sector we have had a Linkedin group running now for a couple of months (which you can access here although you have to join linkedin) For those of you who dont know what linkedin is, Linkedin is a website which allows you to Share knowledge […]

Behind the Numbers of a SEP-IRA - By Adam Cmejla of Waddell & Reed

Published November 14th, 2008 by David.

In the second part of our series, Adam Amejla of Waddell & Reed presents a piece about Behind the Numbers of a SEP-IRA
Please note: This is an article written by a resident of the USA and is intended only for that market. If you are a resident of another country, please seek advice from an […]

Retirement Planning by Adam Cmejla of Waddell & Reed Inc.

Published November 13th, 2008 by David.

As part of our continuing development, The Optometry Blog is proud to present an article written by Adam Cmejla who is a Financial Advisor for Waddell & Reed, Inc. who are based in Indianapolis.
Please note: This is an article written by a resident of the USA and is intended only for that market. If you […]

New Update! Final Assessment & NonEEA Candidates - Reading Lists and Downloads

Published November 8th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

 

We now have a dedicated Resources Page which may be accessed via the Prereg Arena.
 

AOP - Student Conference at Butlins, Skegness on November 1st & 2nd 2008.

Published October 14th, 2008 by David.

The Association of Optometrists is holding its very first Optometry Student Conference at Butlins, Skegness on November 1st & 2nd 2008.
This event offers students important career advice and guidance on their pre-registration year, as well as providing the opportunity to network with fellow undergraduates from across the country.  An exhibition will give you access to […]


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