Archive for All Optometry Blog Posts

March 17th The Clinical Decision Making Exam: Meet Online! Live Lecture

Published January 24th, 2010 by Jane Macnaughton.

[ March 17, 2010; 10:00 am to 11:30 am. ]  

Jane Macnaughton, reviews the Clinical Decision Making Exam in preparation for the College of Optometrist’s Final Assessment Examinations.

A full colour handout of the slides will be made available in advance of the lecture to assist candidate preparation and facilitate note taking.  

Delegates will be given a selection of 3 prepared clinical case records following which an […]

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 post […]

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 […]

Optical Practice for Sale - Lancashire - £140k

Published January 19th, 2010 by David.

Flame Health are currently working with a practice based in the Lancashire area that is looking to sell.
The practice has been established for over 10 years and is profitable, occupies a A1 location within the town and enjoys limited competition. Average order value is good with conversions around the 70% region and an excellent opportunity for this […]

Free to download - Online Pre-registration Lecture 1: The Routine Exam

Published January 18th, 2010 by Jane Macnaughton.

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 by […]

Free to download: Online Pre-registration Lecture 2 - The Low Vision Core Competencies

Published January 16th, 2010 by Jane Macnaughton.

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 Optometrist’s Scheme […]

Would you like to work in Australia?

Published January 13th, 2010 by David.

Optometrist Required - Perth, Australia - $100 - 120k
  
We are currently working with an independent in Perth who is looking for a FT or PT Optometrist to join their testing only practice. Applicants must be qualified to work in Australia. For more information, please email me directly on careers@flamehealth.com
 
Thank you
David.

Are you newly qualified?

Published January 8th, 2010 by David.

Are you a newly qualified Optometrist? Just passed your exams? Looking for advice on the current job marketplace, salaries or available opportunities?
The Optometry market in 2010 is currently very competitive and having access to pertinent market informaiton can give you the advantage over your fellow colleaugues may help you to land the ideal position.
The Optometry Blog […]

Notice to all Online CET Account Holders

Published December 19th, 2009 by Jane Macnaughton.

Online CET – Please check your accounts
We have now completed uploading all successful CET submissions.  Over the past 6 months we have uploaded over 2,500 CET points to account holders. 
If you have any enquiries or feel that points are missing please contact us as soon as possible. Our offices will be closed from 12 Noon […]

End of free CET for ABDO Members?

Published December 1st, 2009 by Jane Macnaughton.

Since May earlier this year, The Optometry Blog has offered its online CET programme free to all ABDO members. This service has been a huge success and The Optometry Blog is proud to announce that it has uploaded 2,500 CET points to successful ABDO members.
The answers to all articles will be available online when the […]