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At last, an article in the press that makes me happy.

Published October 28th, 2008 by Peter Chapman.

All too often when I read the papers I feel sorry for health care professionals. Not just Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians, but for Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, Physiotherapists and the other professionals allied to health.
Why? Well, for most of us, we are asked to do more work each year for less reward. Not only that, Health […]

October 08 CET C 10082 VRICS Quiz – Optical Low Vision Aids

Published October 27th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

CET C 10082 Visual Recognition and Interpretation of Clinical Signs – Optical Low Vision Aids.
This online VRICS quiz, developed by Jane Macnaughton, consists of a series of high resolution images of optical low vision aids. This presentation encourages the practitioner to discuss with peers or use other means of investigation available to interpret the pictures […]

Pre-Registration FAQs. 2: Binocular Vision

Published October 16th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

Q: If a child has exophoria at distance and near, is amblyopic in one eye with no strabismus, and on refraction you find a hypermetropic Rx. Would a cycloplegic refraction be required or is it OK to prescribe from a non-cycloplegic refraction since there is no squint?
A: You are correct to question the prescribing of […]

Face Up to Facebook!

Published October 15th, 2008 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 of our podcasts […]

PM’s sight gives ‘concerns’ and the Press forget about the Disability Discrimination Act.

Published October 13th, 2008 by Peter Chapman.

Gordon Brown has the British economy to be concerned about, but it seems that his aides have concerns about his eye sight (Telegraph article here).
Mr Brown’s problems started when he lost the sight in one eye playing rugby aged 16. Recently he has had a cataract operation to try and improve the sight but apparently […]

Ask the Non-EEA Examiner-The 2009 Examinations for Non-EEA/EU Qualified Optometrists

Published October 13th, 2008 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 […]

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 Christine Astin, […]

September 08 CET C9622 Contact Lens Solutions Update

Published September 30th, 2008 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.
Learning Objectives
1. To review current solutions available in the market place for the contact lens wearer.
2. Consider mode of action and effectivity […]

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. Lectures […]

Did Captain Cook suffer from AMD? Or did he drink some Noni Juice?

Published September 18th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

Captain Cook died at the age of 51 – so we will never know the answer to that question. However, as he sailed across the South Pacific in the mid 18th Century, it is doubtful whether he had a large supply of curly kale and spinach to keep up his reserves of Lutein and Zeaxanthin. […]

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