Adam Wannell considers communication techniques from medical practice that optometrists and dispensing opticians can use in their own patient interactions to ensure a patient-centred approach – particularly important with acute presentations. | 1 interactive or non-interactive point for optometrists and dispensing opticians | | more
CET – Causes and management of incomitant strabismus
Exploring the characteristics of incomitant strabismus and the investigative procedures which aid differential diagnosis. Diagnosis and referral/management of the three neurogenic palsies (third, fourth and sixth nerve) are also discussed.
CET – Colour vision Part 2: the testing of colour
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CET – Colour vision – Part 1: the meaning of colour
Patients with colour vision deficiencies will expect their eye care practitioners to be able to provide advice on both the cause and impact of their conditions. This article explains the physical and physiological basis of normal colour vision as well the congenital and acquired colour vision deficiencies which can occur. | more
CET – Complications of PVD
With most patients experiencing a posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) over the course of their life, it is something all optometrists are familiar with. Whilst the majority of PVDs are uncomplicated, some can result in secondary complications that can have a serious impact on vision. This article reviews the process of PVD, along with the associated secondary complications that can occur. | more
CET – Assessment and management of convergence insufficiency
This 1 point interactive CET article from Specsavers provides a revision of convergence insufficiency, a common binocular vision problem. Current research on the effectiveness of practice or home-based treatments is examined in this article to enable the practitioner to decide on the most appropriate management for this condition. | more
CET – Treatments for retinal vein occlusion
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CET – Adapting clinical practice to support patients with communication issues
By Jo Watkins, Consultant Psychiatrist working within the NHS. She has a special interest in people with Charles Bonnet Syndrome and other visual phenomena associated with sight loss. The module will detail the impact of a range of mental health conditions in adults on communication needs, and understand appropriate ways to plan and adapt communication to optimise eyecare delivery for patients with dementia or autistic spectrum disorders..
CET – Occupational progressives
The aim of this article is to look at current trends in occupational progressive lenses, and how they can be used as an important dispensing tool to meet the needs of the modern presbyope as high users of technology. | more
CET – Infection prevention and control in optometric practice
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