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Flashes and floaters in community optometry – diagnosing a posterior vitreous detachment

Managing patients who attend a practice with symptoms of flashes and floaters is a regular occurrence in community optometric practice. It’s often very distressing for patients; symptoms can be quite dramatic and an internet search can indicate imminent blindness from...

The College of Optometrists launches its manifesto for eyecare in Scotland: building on success

As Scotland marks 20 years since it became the only UK nation to introduce free NHS-funded eye examinations for people of all ages in 2006, The College of Optometrists is calling on the next Scottish Government to continue leading the...

The College and AOP welcome plans to introduce compulsory eyesight testing for drivers in road safety push

Government proposals for mandatory eyesight testing for drivers over the age of 70 follow active campaigning by The College of Optometrists and the Association of Optometrists on road safety. The College of Optometrists and the Association of Optometrists welcome the...

New College of Optometrists President and Council members announced

The College of Optometrists welcomed a new President and seven new Council members at its AGM, held during the College’s clinical conference, Optometry Tomorrow 2024 - now incorporating BCLA Focus - in Telford on 29 April.

SightCare Awards shortlist announced

SightCare, the UK’s leading provider of business and networking services to independent optometrists and opticians, is excited to announce the shortlisted entries to our prestigious awards, celebrating excellence in the independent optical sector. Now in their fifth successful year, the...

When OCT Misleads: False Positives, False Negatives and How to Avoid Them

Presenter: Dr Lee O'Mara CPD Points: 1 Target Audience: Optometrist / DO

OCT in Glaucoma: Recognising Disease and Avoiding Pitfalls

Presenter: Dr Lee O'Mara CPD Points: 1 Target Audience: Optometrist

Inflammatory Optic Neuritis: Typical, Atypical and When It’s Urgent

Presenter: Dr Lee O'Mara CPD Points: 1 Target Audience: Optometrist / DO

Beyond Cataracts: A Modern Approach to Refractive Lens Exchange

Presenter: Mrs Dasi Raju  CPD Points: 1 Target Audience: Optometrist / DO

Moorfields: Referral refinement for ophthalmic healthcare professionals

Moorfields Eye Hospital are delighted to present Referral refinement for ophthalmic healthcare professionals. The course is primarily targeted at clinicians working in primary or secondary care. The objective of this course is to delve into best practice for different conditions...

CHEC Super CPD Day

Agenda to be revealed. Throughout the day, you will have the opportunity to meet our fantastic team and take part in an interactive, fun and engaging CPD Day. Audience: Optometrist (OO) Participants registered with the GOC will be eligible to...

Digital eyecare – enabling better communication between primary and secondary care

Alexander Chiu and his co-authors highlight innovations influencing healthcare advancement and how trainees can get involved. Hospital eye services (HES) were under great pressure to meet demand, even before the COVID-19 pandemic. This pressure has increased with the cancellation and...