If you are currently working towards the College of Optometrists’ Examination for Non-EEA Optometrists, you may be interested in our Facebook Study Group: Optometrists: Non-EEA and in the UK!. The objectives of the group are promote discussion between past and present candidates, share exam tips, experiences and ideas. In addition, the Optometry Blog will continu
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Ask the Assessor – the Core Competencies
As one set of trainees completes their pre-registration year, another is just starting out. To complement our popular ‘Ask the Examiner’ thread, we are now including a new ‘Ask the Assessor’ thread.
Ask the Non-EEA Examiner-The Examinations for Non-EEA/EU Qualified Optometrists
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
Expired CET from Essilor UK Ltd – free to download article
Essilor hosts a free CET article open to all UK registered Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians. This article is written by Professor Mo Jalie SMSA, FBDO (Hons), Hon FCGI, Hon FCOptom, MIMgt. Professor Jalie is visiting Professor in Optometry at the University of Ulster, Coleraine. He taught ophthalmic lenses and dispensing in the Department of Applied Optics, City &… Continue reading
Are you writing ‘Less than 6/60?’ Dont do it! Download printable Snellen letters here!
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… Continue reading
Basic Guidleines of Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lens Fitting
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 1. Initial… Continue reading
Outside Clinic CET Programme: The Ageing Fundus
2 General CET points (Optometrists) This VRICS slide show quiz by Jane Macnaughton & Peter Chapman consists of a series of fundus and OCT 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 and come to a conclusion on… Continue reading
For Outside Clinic Account Holders: The Anterior Angle and Glaucoma
2 General CET points (Optometrists) This VRICS slide show quiz by Jane Macnaughton & Peter Chapman consists of a series of images of the anterior segment. This presentation encourages the practitioner to discuss with peers or use other means of investigation available to interpret the pictures and come to a conclusion on onward management.
The Outside Clinic CET Programme VRICS Diabetic Eye Disease C19106
his VRICS poster quiz consists of a series of images of diabetes and associated conditions. This quiz will cover the National Guidelines for grading diabetic retinopathy, the pathogenesis and progression of diabetic eye disease and onward referral protocols. Delegates are encouraged to discuss with peers and/or use available materials to interpret the pictures and come to a… Continue reading