Archive for CET Optometrists

Free CET from Essilor UK Ltd - then take the test online now!

Published November 5th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

CET C9375: The Significance Of The Minkwitz Condition Upon The Field Of View Of Progressive Power Lenses
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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

August 08 CET C 9618 VRICS Quiz - The External Eye

Published August 31st, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

CET C 9618 Visual Recognition and Interpretation of Clinical Signs - The External Eye
This online VRICS quiz, developed by Peter Chapman,  consists of a series of high resolution images of external eye disease.  This presentation encourages the practitioner to discuss with peers or use other means of investigation available to interpret the pictures and come […]

July 08 CET C9366 Imaging the Posterior pole

Published July 10th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

CET  C9366. In this audio podcast and text-based distance learning article,  Priya Dabasia discusses the history of retinal imaging and focuses on techniques both used on the high street and in hospital clinics. Instruments discussed include fundus cameras, Optical Coherance Tomography, Heidel Retinal Tomograph, GDx scanning laser polarimetry and widefield photography. With 8 out of 10 […]

Free CET from Essilor UK Ltd

Published July 1st, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

CET C9375: The Significance Of The Minkwitz Condition Upon The Field Of View Of Progressive Power Lenses
This month from Essilor we are hosting 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 […]

June08 CET C 8234 VRICS Quiz - Clinical Decision Making for Optometrists

Published June 1st, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

 CET C 8234 Visual Recognition and Interpretation of Clinical Signs - Clinical Decision Making for Optometrists.
This VRICS quiz will consist of 12 high resolution images showing external and interior lesions. 
The deadline for responses is 31st May 2009 
Learning Objectives:
The aim of this quiz is to:

Encourage accurate interpretation of clinical signs
Encourage accurate differential diagnosis of common ocular […]

May08 CET C 7530: The visual development and clinical assessment of children

Published May 1st, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

Sosena Tang reviews the latest research into children’s visual development and looks at the clinical tests and techniques useful in examining children.
Publication date: 1st May 2008
 
This article, by Sosena Tang will include an overview of the past and current research into the developmental milestones for children’s visual development.  A review of the methods and results […]

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April08 CET C 8874 VRICS Quiz - Common Contact Lens Complications

Published March 31st, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

C 8874 Visual Recognition and Interpretation of Clinical Signs - Common Contact Lens Complications.
This VRICS quiz, developed by Bill Harvey consists of 12 high resolution images showing a series of common contact lens complications.
The deadline for responses is 31st March 2009
Learning Objectives:
The aim of this quiz is to:

Encourage accurate interpretation of clinical signs
Encourage accurate differential diagnosis of common […]