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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 and come to a conclusion on diagnosis or onward management.
To receive your CET points for this article, complete the Multiple Choice Questions. A pass mark of 66% (8 out of 12 correct answers) must be achieved. Only one attempt is allowed.

The deadline for responses is 31st October 2009

Learning Objectives

The aim of this quiz is to:

1. Encourage understanding of optical low vision devices: hand magnifiers, stand magnifiers, spectacle magnifiers and telescopic magnification.
2. Encourage understanding of the application of CCTV and video magnifiers.
3. Understand the use of and limitations of optical low vision devices.

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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 against various organisms.
3. Look at compliance and methods of cleaning i.e. is rub and rinse a necessary part of the cleaning procedure.
4. Overview problems associated with solution sensitivity/toxicity.

Publication date: September 30th 2008

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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 to a conclusion on diagnosis or onward management. 

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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 practices offering a form of retinal imaging this article revises the theory behind these imaging systems.

This article has been accredited 2 General CET points for both GOC registered Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians and 1 CET Point for AOI registered Optometrists.

Completion date by 30th June 2009

Learning Objectives:

• To appreciate the history of fundus imaging
• To understand the advantages of imaging the posterior pole over indirect and direct methods of ophthlamoscopic examination
• To understand the techniques involved in imaging the posterior pole, including the OCT, HRT and GDx
• To appreciate the place for using such techniques in improving diagnostic techniques
• To appreciate the incorporation of imaging techniques in shared care schemes and national eye care pathways

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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 lesions
• Understand clinical and legal responsibilities when referring or managing common ocular lesions

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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 of testing V/VA in children will be covered and additional examination procedure, subjective and objective that may be used in the assessment of binocular function. A discussion on normal vs. abnormal development will be covered and onward management including referral criteria will be given.

Learning Objectives: 

• Understand children’s development milestones
• Understand the methods fo testing children including past and current research on latest tests and charts
• Differentiate the normal from the abnormal
• Onward management and referral criteria

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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 ocular lesions associated with contact lens wear
• Understand clinical and legal responsibilities when referring or managing contact lens complications

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April 08 CET C 6915: Back to Basics with Dispensing – Specific Gravity – it’s not rocket science!

Published March 31st, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

Peter Chapman revises basic spectacle lens properties, including refractive index, Abbe values, specific gravity and lens materials and how these properties affect the patient’s overall cosmetic and visual performance.

The deadlne for responses is 31st March 2009

This article has been accredited 1 CET point for GOC registered Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians and 1 CET Point for AOI registered Optometrists.

This article forms part of the Optometry Blog’s Optical CET programme which guarantees you a minimum of 12 CET points by simply becoming a subscriber.  To find out more information about this innovative online CET programme, click here.

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March08 CET C 7923: Back to Basics with Low Vision 1. The Purpose and Process of Registration

Published February 19th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

CET C7923 Jane Macnaughton begins a major new series of CET articles covering the basics of low vision practice, aimed at the general optometrist and dispensing practitioner.  The objective of this series is to address the concept of a community based low vision practice and in so doing, equip the practitioner with the basic skills needed to deliver a quality service aimed at serving the local elderly population.

The deadline for responses is 28th February 2009

Learning Objectives: 

This article will review both the Global and UK definitions of visual impairment together with a review of the legal framework covering the route to registration and the route to social care.  The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health will be discussed followed by a detailed account of the past, present and future of the CVI, RVI and LVL documents.  The role of optometrists and dispensing practitioners within this process will also be highlighted, together with a brief overview of community care. A discussion covering the most appropriate advice and information that we should be giving our patients will also be given.

This article forms part of the Optometry Blog’s  optical CET programme which guarantees you a minimum of 12 CET points by simply becoming a subscriber.  To find out more information about this innovative CET programme and how to become a subscriber click here.

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February08 CET C 6578 VRICS Quiz - Clinical Decision Making for Dispensing Opticians

Published January 14th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

 C 6578 Visual Recognition and Interpretation of Clinical Signs - Clinical Decision Making for Dispensing Opticians.

This VRICS quiz will consist of 12 high resolution images showing external lesions. 

The deadline for responses is 31st January 2009

Learning Objectives:

The aim of this quiz is to:

• Encourage accurate interpretation of clinical signs
• Encourage accurate differential diagnosis of common ocular lesions
• Understand clinical and legal responsibilities when referring or managing common ocular lesions

This article forms part of the Optometry Blog’s  optical CET programme which guarantees you a minimum of 12 CET points by simply becoming a subscriber.  To find out more information about this innovative CET programme and how to become a subscriber click here

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