CPD Ref: C-114865
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Domains: Clinical Practice, Communication
In this recorded webinar, Mr Kam Balaggan provides optometrists with an overview of vitreomacular conditions commonly encountered in clinical practice. This presentation reviews the pathologies you most likely come across, discusses investigations and differential diagnosis and offers guidance on appropriate referrals. It also includes a video of a real patient undergoing cataract and ERM surgery.
Topics: VMT, Pseudoholes, Lamellar holes, ERM, AMD, OCT, Referral, Management, Treatment, Cataract, Surgery, Macular.
CPD Ref: C-114342
CPD Points:
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Domains: Leadership & Accountability, Professionalism
Newly reviewed and updated for 2025, this accredited Level 2 course covers the key safeguarding issues optometrists need to understand when working with adults at risk. It features refreshed content, new case studies and guidance on recognising, responding to and reporting safeguarding concerns in practice.
Topics: Safeguarding, Legal, At risk, Social services, Abuse, Neglect, Record keeping, Physical, Psychological, Disability, Dementia, Sexual, Slavery, Radicalisation, Prevent.
CPD Ref: C-114154
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication
This is the second part of Docet’s new series on headaches. In part two, you will explore how to gather a detailed history and identify red flag symptoms in patients presenting with headaches. You will also learn about common diagnostic techniques available to optometrists to help investigate the underlying causes.
Topics: Referral, Acute, Primary, Secondary, Migraine, Tension, Cluster, Visual fields, Pupils, Optic nerve, Refraction, Binocular vision, Optic disc, Red flags.
CPD Ref: C-114117
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Domains: Clinical Practice, Communication
Headache disorders affect around 40% of the global population yet remain widely underrecognised and undertreated, with many patients not receiving appropriate diagnosis or care. In this episode, experts discuss how optometrists and GPs investigate headache symptoms, distinguish between ocular and non-ocular causes and communicate effectively to support accurate assessment and referral.
Topics: Headache, Migraine, Stress, Menopause, Brain tumour, Papilloedema, Neuropathy, Asthenopia.
CPD Ref: C-113976
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Domains: Clinical Practice
This is the first part of Docet’s new series on headaches. Headaches are common, and sufferers often turn to optometrists for help when they suspect their headaches may be related to their eyes or vision. Part one will explore the common types of headaches encountered in practice, followed by four patient case studies.
Topics: Referral, Acute, Primary, Secondary, Migraine, Tension, Cluster, Papilloedema.
CPD Ref: C-113697
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Domains: Clinical Practice, Specialty CPD (IP)
Around half of the UK population experiences a skin condition each year, and optometrists often encounter ocular or periocular effects of conditions such as eczema and rosacea. In this episode of Sound Optometry, dermatologist Dr Bryan Murphy discusses common skin conditions seen in community practice and advises when optometrists can manage them or should refer.
Topics: Atopy, Eczema, Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Allergies, Benign lesions, Malignant lesions, Auto-immune disease, Prescribing, Topical steroids.
CPD Ref: C-113373
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Domains: Communication, Clinical Practice
Building on Episode 51’s discussion of brain tumours, this episode features optometrist Lorcan Butler from the Brain Tumour Charity, who explains how he helps eyecare practitioners recognise suspicious neuro-ophthalmological signs and symptoms.
Topics: Brain tumours, Neuro-ophthalmology, Idiopathic intracranial hypertension, Papilloedema, Optic disc drusen, Optic disc, Communication, Referrals, Breaking bad news.
CPD Ref: C-112573
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Domains: Clinical Practice, Communication
In this recorded webinar, Dr Rosalind Creer, lead optometrist at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, discusses the signs and symptoms of diabetic retinopathy. She provides an overview of the diabetic eye-screening programme, including recent updates. The lecture also covers referral pathways, treatment options, and key indicators for initiating treatment.
Topics: Diabetes, Diabetic retinopathy, Diabetic maculopathy, Diabetic retinal screening programme, HbA1c, Panretinal photocoagulation, Anti-vegf treatment, Diabetic eye disease.
CPD Ref: C-113526
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication, Specialty CPD (IP)
Docet has created a comprehensive online resource to support optometrists and IP practitioners in the diagnosis and management of patients presenting with chronic or non-sight threatening anterior eye conditions.
The first part focuses on eyelid conditions including blepharitis and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).
Topics: Referrals, Grading scales, Slit-lamp, Pharmacy, GP, Blepharitis, Hordeolum, Chalazion, Meibomian gland dysfunction, Molluscum contagiosum, Ectropion, Entropion, Dry eye.
Areas of interest: MECS, Anterior eye conditions and acute presentations, Independent Prescribing, Newly qualified, CUES.
CPD Ref: C-113527
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication, Specialty CPD (IP)
Docet has created a comprehensive online resource to support optometrists and IP practitioners in the diagnosis and management of patients presenting with chronic or non-sight-threatening anterior eye conditions.
The second part of the anterior eye course focuses on conjunctival conditions, including infective conjunctivitis.
Topics: Referrals, Grading scales, Slit-lamp, Pharmacy, GP, Conjunctivitis, Allergy, Viral, Pinguecula, Pterygium, Bacterial, Infective, Haemorrhage.
Areas of interest: MECS, Anterior eye conditions and acute presentations, Independent Prescribing, Newly-qualified, CUES.
CPD Ref: C-113529
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication, Specialty CPD (IP)
Docet has created a comprehensive online resource to support optometrists and IP practitioners in the diagnosis and management of patients presenting with chronic or non-sight-threatening anterior eye conditions.
This is the third and final course on the anterior eye and covers conditions such as episcleritis, dry eye and corneal abrasions.
Topics: Referrals, Grading scales, Slit-lamp, Pharmacy, GP, Dry eye, Episcleritis, Corneal abrasions, Recurrent corneal erosions, Foreign bodies.
Areas of interest: MECS, Anterior eye conditions and acute presentations, Independent Prescribing, Newly qualified, CUES.
CPD Ref: C-107759
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication
This recorded lecture aims to build the confidence of community optometrists when examining children with special educational needs (SEN). Professor Rachel Pilling provides guidance on adapting your communication and testing approaches to better accommodate children with special needs. Common ocular issues seen in SEN children are addressed, as are the ways in which optometrists can assist both the children and their parents in optimising vision. Recognising when referral is required is also explored.
Topics: Special educational needs, SEN, ASD, ADHD, Cerebral visual impairment, CVI, Atypical visual behaviour, Communication, Retinoscopy, Visual assessment, Refraction, GOS, Dry eye, Referral.
CPD Ref: C-113553
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Domains: Communication, Clinical practice
This recorded lecture by Dr Aleksandra Mankowska explores four case studies involving patients with binocular vision problems. Each case includes a discussion of presenting symptoms, appropriate clinical assessments and management strategies, offering optometrists practical insights into the diagnosis and treatment of common binocular vision issues.
Topics: Paediatric, Multiple sclerosis, Convergence insufficiency, Esophoria, Exophoria, Prism, Fusional reserves, Stereopsis, Cycloplegic, Tropia, Microtropia, Convergence weakness, Refraction, Amblyopia, Nystagmus.
CPD Ref: C-110271
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Domains: Clinical Practice, Communication
In this recorded lecture, Professor Sai Kolli, consultant ophthalmic surgeon, looks at corneal dystrophies that appear commonly in practice. He discusses which patients are appropriate for monitoring or management in the community, which need to be referred, and the impact of these conditions when referring patients for surgical treatment. Conditions such as keratoconus and Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy are also covered.
Topics: Referrals, Keratoconus, Fuchs, Endothelium, Recurrent corneal erosion, Tomography, Topography, OCT, Astigmatism, Specular microscopy, Cross-linking, Graft.
CPD Ref: C-114592
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication
In the first part of this two-part course, three children and their parents share their experiences with starting contact lens wear and managing it in daily life. We also hear from two optometrists about the process of fitting contact lenses in children and the benefits they can provide.
Topics: Prevalence, Benefits and perceived barriers to contact lens wear in children, Quality of life, Microbial keratitis, Soft contact lenses, Rigid gas permeable lenses, Orthokeratology, Anisometropia, Amblyopia, Nystagmus, Myopia management, Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, Contact lens handling.
CPD Ref: C-107674
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2026Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism
In the second part of this two-part course, our experts discuss what you need to consider before fitting a child with contact lenses. They also give helpful advice on how to educate children and their parents about contact lenses and discuss the legal aspects to bear in mind when fitting contact lenses to younger patients.
Topics: Contact lens compliance, Microbial keratitis, Communicating with children, Management of contact lens wear risks, Contact lens teach appointment, Legal considerations of fitting children with contact lenses.
CPD Ref: C-110444
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Domains: Clinical Practice, Communication
In this recorded lecture, Dr Rakhee Shah presents the latest research on dementia and its implications for optometry. Mr Simon Raw provides clinical insights on tailoring eye examinations to meet the needs of patients with dementia, along with strategies to ensure they feel safe and comfortable.
Topics: Mental Capacity Act 2005, Falls, Visual assessment and examination, Referral, Communication, History and symptoms, Dispensing, Dementia.
CPD Ref: C-114598
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Domains: Clinical practice
In this recorded lecture, led by Mr Paddy Gunn, optometrists are given an opportunity to assess and reflect on their optic disc interpretation skills for a range of patient cases. The cases review the key elements to look out for when examining the optic disc, other information to consider and how to use technology, such as OCT, to effectively support the management of glaucoma suspects.
Topics: Visual fields, Tonometry, Glaucoma, OCT, IOP, Normal tension, Ocular hypertension, Optic pit, Optic nerve, RNFL.
CPD Ref: C-108048
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Domains: Clinical practice, Specialty CPD (IP)
This is the first part of Docet’s new programme on immunology. Part one covers the basics of the immune system, building a foundation to enable optometrists to understand systemic and ocular immunity and what happens when things go wrong. This course will build current understanding for all optometrists and be useful as a core programme for IP optometrists or those planning to start their IP qualifications.
Topics: Allergy, Immunology, Atopy, Pharmacological, Hypersensitivity, Innate, Autoimmune, Adaptive, Leucocytes, Infection, Immunology series.
CPD Ref: C-108280
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Domains: Clinical practice, Specialty CPD (IP)
This is the second part of Docet’s new programme on immunology and the eye. Part two continues to set the foundation for optometrists in immunology and covers the basics of ocular immunology, allergy, and autoimmune disease. This course will build current understanding for all optometrists and be useful as a core programme for IP optometrists or those planning to start their IP qualifications.
Topics: Allergy, Immunology, Atopy, Pharmacological, Hypersensitivity, Autoimmune, Infection, Cornea, Tears, Conjunctiva, Antibodies, Immunology series.