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Sound OptometryCPD Ref: C-107195

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive 

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


This episode provides a fly on the wall account of a typical YAG laser procedure. Michelle speaks with specialist optometrists Steven Burge and Don Williams, who reflect on their experiences of the training they underwent to be able to perform key ophthalmic laser techniques before moving on to discuss how they have honed their techniques with experience. 

Topics: Cataract postoperative complications, Posterior capsular opacification, Consent, YAG capsulotomy, Patient care pathways, Glaucoma, Ocular hypertension, Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), Ophthalmic lasers, Glaucoma treatment, NICE.

CPD Ref: C-107122

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


This is the third case study on fitting presbyopic patients with contact lenses, part of Docet’s Contact Lenses: Presbyopia module. This case looks at fitting a challenging presbyopic contact lens wearer with RGP toric multifocal lenses. The patient’s lifestyle is considered as the case works through the steps of successfully fitting and modifying the RGP lenses. This course will help an optometrist build their confidence around fitting a more complex presbyopic patient.

Topics: Presbyopia, Tear film, Dry eye, Tears, Multifocal, Monovision, Contact lenses, RGP, Toric, Aftercare, Presbyopia series.

Sound OptometryCPD Ref: C-106922

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive 

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


In this episode, Michelle speaks with Dr David Lockington about how to get the balance right when explaining the risks and benefits of cataract surgery to patients. The consent process is explored in depth and David shares a surgeon’s insight into the risks that make a cataract surgery more complex, but not necessarily complicated. The second part of the podcast concentrates on postoperative complications and the importance of setting patient expectations prior to surgery.

Topics: Cataract surgery, Consent, Cataract complications, Intraocular lenses, Patient care pathways, Communication.

CPD Ref: C-106502

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


This is the second case study on fitting presbyopic patients with contact lenses, part of Docet’s Contact Lenses: Presbyopia module. This case looks at the re-fitting of a typical presbyopic contact lens wearer with multifocal lenses. The patient’s lifestyle is considered as the case works through the steps of successfully fitting and modifying two soft multifocal contact lens designs. This course will help an optometrist build their confidence fitting common multifocal lenses and discuss how to effectively communicate with the patient.

Topics: Presbyopia, Tear film, Dry eye, Tears, Multifocal, Monovision, Contact lenses, Soft, Aftercare, Presbyopia series.

Sound OptometryCPD Ref: C-106586

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive 

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


In this episode, Michelle speaks with a highly myopic patient as well as a parent of highly myopic children about myopia’s impact on lifestyle and ocular health, and their hopes and fears for the future. We also hear from Kathryn Webber about recent myopia management research, advancements and guidance.

Topics: Myopia management, High myopia, Risk factors for myopia, Communication, Pathological myopia.

CPD Ref: C-106500

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


This is the first case study on fitting presbyopic patients with contact lenses, part of Docet’s Contact Lenses: Presbyopia module. This case looks at the fitting of a typical presbyope new to contact lenses. The patient’s lifestyle is considered as you work through the steps of successfully fitting and modifying two soft multifocal contact lens designs. This course will help an optometrist build their confidence fitting common multifocal lenses and discuss how to effectively communicate with the patient.

Topics: Presbyopia, Tear film, Dry eye, Tears, Multifocal, Monovision, Contact lenses, Soft, Aftercare, Presbyopia series.

CPD Ref: C-106052

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

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-105549

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


Part four of Contact Lenses: Presbyopia looks at multifocal contact lens fitting and the steps when choosing and fitting presbyopes with contact lenses. It covers the six fitting steps of soft multifocal lenses, fitting soft toric and RGP multifocal lenses, monovision and aftercare.  Three experts discuss how to understand the factors affecting successful contact lens wear in presbyopes and the importance of effective communication.

Topics: Presbyopia, Multifocal, Silicon hydrogel, Hydrogel, Toric, RGP, Monovision, Aftercare, Ocular dominance, Astigmatism, Presbyopia series.

CPD Ref: C-105434

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: 

Closing Date: 4 December 2023 at 12pm noon This course has now closed to submissions for 2023.

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


Part three of the new contact lenses module on presbyopia continues to look at the factors affecting the choice of contact lenses for fitting presbyopes. It discusses the range of multifocal lenses available, the different lens designs and their optical features. 

Topics: Presbyopia, Tear film, Tears, Multifocal, Soft, RGP, Hybrid, Aberrations, Pupil, EDOF, Centre near, Centre distance, Presbyopia series.

CPD Ref: C-105123

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


Part two of Contact Lenses: Presbyopia looks at the factors affecting the choice of contact lenses for fitting presbyopes including patient history, lifestyle needs and eye health as well as the range of multifocal lenses available, the lens materials and their properties. 

Topics: Presbyopia, Tear film, DED, Dry eye, Tears, Multifocal, Silicon hydrogel, Soft, RGP, Hybrid, Wettability, DK, Oxygen, Modulus, Materials, Presbyopia series.

CPD Ref: C-104804

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


As part of Docet’s contact lens series, we have launched a new module on fitting presbyopic patients with contact lenses. Part one looks at the current practices and the opportunity for fitting presbyopes. It covers the ocular changes and challenges that need to be considered in the older patient and the range of options open to optometrists to correct presbyopia.

Topics: Presbyopia, Accommodation, Tear film, Ageing eye, Dry eye, Tears, Multifocal, Monovision, Stereopsis, Contrast, Presbyopia series.

CPD Ref: C-101721

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism


This lecture by consultant ophthalmologist, Damian Lake, covers different acute red eye conditions, particularly in contact lens wearers. It discusses the management of both those that can be treated in practice and others, such as infective causes, where urgent referral to the Hospital Eye Service is required.

Topics: Contact lenses, Ulcers, Microbial keratitis, Ocular allergy, Viral, Bacterial, Fungal, Allergic, Infiltrate, Hygiene, Infection, Acanthamoeba, Abrasion.

CPD Ref: C-102275

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive 

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism


The last module in the ageing eye series discusses low vision assessment for elderly patients. Part one of the module reviews the assessment of the visually impaired patient, offers essential information on magnification and vision assessment techniques, and reviews currently available low vision aids.

Topics: Visual assessment, Ocular examination, Charts, Optics, Visual impairment, Specialist charts, LogMAR, Magnification, Low vision aids, Acuity reserve.

CPD Ref: C-102277

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism


The last module in the ageing eye series discusses low vision assessment for elderly patients. Part two of the module reviews four patient cases. For each patient you will see an expert panel discussion and a management plan for reference.

Topics: Communication, Mental health, Field loss, Depression, Electronic aids, Management plans, Inter-professional, Mobility.

CPD Ref: C-100639

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


This is the first in a five-part course on AMD, covering the anatomy of the macula, risk factors, prevalence, and signs and symptoms of AMD.

Topics: AMD Series, Retina, Macula, Risk factors, NICE NG82, OCT, Smoking, Drusen, Wet, Dry, Diet, Anatomy, Neovascular, Prevalence, Charles Bonnet, Active, Inactive, Classification.

CPD Ref: C-100641

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


Part two of our five-part course on AMD looks at the physiology and examination of the macula area to identify AMD and other macula conditions. OCT images are explained to aid differential diagnosis.

Topics: AMD Series, Retina, Macula, NICE NG82, OCT, Drusen, Wet, Dry, Anatomy, Neovascular, Active, Inactive, Classification, Diabetes, CSR, Vein occlusion, Macular oedema, Vitelliform, Geographic atrophy, Reticular.

CPD Ref: C-100642

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


Part three of our five-part course on AMD looks at assessment techniques, effective patient communication, the management and referral of patients with AMD and low vision support.

Topics: AMD Series, Macula, NICE NG82, Referral, Communication, OCT, Amsler, Drusen, Wet, Dry, Neovascular, Active, Inactive, Geographic atrophy, Smoking, Diet, Charles Bonnet, Driving, Vitamins, AREDS, Supplements, Eccentric viewing, Low vision, Visual impairment.

CPD Ref: C-103023

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism


Part four of our five-part course on AMD gives the opportunity to practice diagnosing three patient cases presenting at different stages of AMD, and to consider the most appropriate management and treatment options for each patient.

Topics: AMD Series, Active, Amsler, Communication, Depression, Diet, Driving, Drusen, Dry, Inactive, Low vision, Macula, Neovascular, NICE NG82, OCT, Referral, Retina, Smoking, Visual impairment, Wet.

CPD Ref: C-100644

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


In part five of our course on AMD, we look at the treatment options of patients with AMD, including the anti-VEGF procedure in a hospital eye clinic.

Topics: AMD Series, Active, Dry,  Macula, Neovascular,  NICE NG82, OCT, Referral, Visual impairment, Wet, Anti-VEGF, Intravitreal, Injections, Fluorescein angiography, OCT-A, PDT, Telescopes, Translocation, DARPin, Stem cell.

CPD Ref: C-102247 

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

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.

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