CET Ref: C-62311
CET Points: 
CET Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 2 December 2019
The third part of this four part course discussing modern imaging in practice looks how to achieve the best images with scanning laser ophthalmoscopy systems and how the images might be further enhanced after capture.
Topics: Scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (SLO), Multicolour, Infra-red, Confocal
Modern Imaging in Eye Care: Part Two - Digital Cameras
CET Ref: C-62310
CET Points:
CET Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 2 December 2019
The second part of this four part course discussing modern imaging in practice looks how to achieve the best images with modern anterior and posterior camera systems and how the images might be further enhanced after capture. Legal issues are also discussed.
Topics: Aperture, Resolution, Colour, Slit lamp photography, Delegated function
CET Ref: C-62309
CET Points:
CET Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 2 December 2019
The first part of this four part course discussing modern imaging in practice looks at the nature of digital capture, storage and transfer, how digital images have evolved and the legal ramifications of image capture.
Topics: Imaging, Digital photography, Telemedicine, Transfer, Storage, GDPR, Ultrasound, Stereo imaging
CET Ref: C-61589
CET Points: 
CET Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 17 May 2019
This audio programme discusses the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in optometry, how it is already incorporated into optometric techniques, how it may support clinical management and referral and how new technologies may be able to support the practitioner in interpreting clinical data.
Topics: Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, Clinical management, Referrals, Glaucoma referral refinement, OCT, Bayesian algorithm.
Examining Patients with Learning Disabilities: Part Two – The Appointment (Non-interactive)
CET Ref: C-61249
CET Points:
CET Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 2 December 2019
The second of three programmes, where experts discuss different techniques to help overcome the challenges when examining patients with learning disabilities, using different approaches and clinical tests that may be appropriate for this group of patients.
Topics: Learning disabilities, Retinoscopy, Charts, Ophthalmoscopy, Communication, Visual assessment, Refraction, Visual fields, Binocular vision, Autism, Down’s syndrome, Cerebral palsy, Vulnerable, Children, Adults, School.
Examining Patients with Learning Disabilities: Part One – Clinical Background (Non-interactive)
CET Ref: C-61248
CET Points:
CET Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 2 December 2019
The first of three programmes on examining patients with learning disabilities, which looks at the terminology around learning disabilities and provides information on different types, such as cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome and the autism spectrum. The programme discusses causes, prevalence and how patients and their vision can be affected.
Topics: Learning disabilities, Genetics, Down’s syndrome, Autism, Cerebral palsy, Asperger syndrome, Communication, Visual impairment, Williams syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, Chromosome, Congenital, Amblyopia, Refractive error, Strabismus, Accommodation, Cataracts, Binocular vision.
Advances in Eyecare: Referrals 2 (Interactive)
CET Ref: C-60569
CET Points:
CET Type: 
Closing Date: 28 June 2019
Following on from our previous referrals special, this programme aims to show how pathways are developing at both national and local level and includes interviews with key players in developing new approaches to primary care management of eye disease.
Topics: Referral, NICE, Cataracts, AMD, Glaucoma, Local protocol, Emergency, Urgent, Fast-track, Record keeping, Secondary care, Refinement, Filtering, Ocular hypertension, NHS contracted services.
Area of interest: MECS
Advances in Eyecare: Referrals 2 (Non-interactive)
CET Ref: C-61316
CET Points:
CET Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 28 June 2019
Following on from our previous referrals special, this programme aims to show how pathways are developing at both national and local level and includes interviews with key players in developing new approaches to primary care management of eye disease.
Topics: Referral, NICE, Cataracts, AMD, Glaucoma, Local protocol, Emergency, Urgent, Fast-track, Record keeping, Secondary care, Refinement, Filtering, Ocular hypertension, NHS contracted services.
Area of interest: MECS
CET Ref: C-60570
CET Points:
CET Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 2 December 2019
The first of four programmes, discussing embryology and the developing eye, this film looks at genetics and inheritance of a range of eye diseases.
Topics: Genetics, Congenital, Embryology, Inheritance, DNA, RNA, Ribosome, Dominant, Recessive, X-linked, Multifactorial, Mitochondrial DNA, Colour vision defect, Myopia, Glaucoma, Mutation, Retinoblastoma.
CET Ref: C-60571
CET Points:
CET Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 2 December 2019
The second of four programmes discussing embryology and the developing eye, this film looks at the first three months of gestation and how external and internal influence may trigger eye diseases.
Topics: Embryo, Meiosis, Mitosis, Neural tube, Coloboma, Epithelium, Cell differentiation, Crystalline lens, Congenital cataract, Y-shaped suture, Choroid, Sclera, Iris, Ciliary body, Congenital Rubella syndrome, Hyaloid artery, Epigenetic errors, Zika virus, Toxoplasmosis.
CET Ref: C-60572
CET Points:
CET Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 2 December 2019
The third of four programmes discussing embryology and the developing eye, this film looks at the second three months of gestation and how external and internal influence may trigger eye diseases, including infective agents (Zika virus, Toxoplasma), alcohol, smoking and drugs.
Topics: Retinal detachment, Anterior chamber, Trabecular meshwork, Congenital glaucoma, Extraocular muscles, Oculomotor disorders, Cranial nerves, Duane’s retraction syndrome, Fibrosis, Ophthalmoplegia, Teratogens, Foetal alcohol syndrome, Telecanthus, Smoking, Gestational diabetes, Macrosomia, Spina bifida, Vitamin A deficiency.
CET Ref: C-60574
CET Points:
CET Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 2 December 2019
The last of four programmes discussing embryology and the developing eye, this film looks at the final three months of gestation, the birth process and the early period post-partum and how external and internal influence may trigger eye diseases.
Topics: Retinopathy of prematurity, IGF1, Forceps delivery, 6th nerve palsy, Horner’s syndrome, Birth asphyxia, Hydrocephalus, Risk factors, Down syndrome, Trisomy 21, Keratoconus, Red reflex test, Leukocoria, Pupil reflex test, Visual development milestones, Stereopsis, Binocularity, Emmetropisation, UV damage.
CET Ref: C-55936
CET Points:
CET Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 29 March 2019
This programme looks at the various refractive correction options available for presbyopes. Through a mix of filmed patient scenarios and expert advice four areas are considered: spectacle frames and lenses, contact lenses, correction with intra-ocular lenses, and managing presbyopic patients following refractive laser surgery.
Topics: Ageing eye, Contact lenses, Spectacles, Dispensing, Refractive surgery, Intraocular lenses, Multifocal, Lenses, Tints, Presbyope, Frames.
CET Ref: C-58267
CET Points:
CET Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 2 December 2019
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.
CET Ref: C-58269
CET Points:
CET Type:
Closing Date: 29 March 2019
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.
Anterior Eye (Non-interactive)
CET Refs:
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C-55527 (Eyelid Disorders)
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C-55528 (Conjunctival Disorders)
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C-55529 (Various Anterior Eye Disorders)
CET Points: 
One point for each exercise
CET Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 2 December 2019
This comprehensive online resource presents various anterior eye disorders and takes practitioners through the presentation, examination, diagnosis and management of those external eye conditions. The course has been developed for both community optometrists and IP practitioners.
Topics: Referrals, Cornea, Conjunctiva, Eyelid, Sclera, Dry eye, Grading scales, Slit lamp, Pharmacy, GP, Red eye.
Area of interest: MECS, Anterior eye conditions and acute presentations, Independent Prescribing, Newly qualified.
Anterior Eye: Various Disorders (Interactive)
CET Ref: C-56583
CET Points:
CET Type:
Closing Date: 2 December 2019
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 of three interactive exercises on the anterior eye and focuses on corneal abrasions and dry eye.
Topics: Referrals, Cornea, Dry eye, Episcleritis, Foreign bodies, Red eye, Grading scales, Slit lamp, Pharmacy, GP.
Area of interest: MECS, Anterior eye conditions and acute presentations, Independent Prescribing, Newly qualified.
Anterior Eye: Conjunctival Disorders (Interactive)
CET Ref: C-56382
CET Points:
CET Type:
Closing Date: 2 December 2019
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 second of three interactive exercises on the anterior eye and focuses on infective conjunctivitis.
Topics: Referrals, Conjunctiva, Pinguecula, Pterygium, Grading scales, Slit lamp, Pharmacy, GP, Red eye.
Area of interest: MECS, Anterior eye conditions and acute presentations, Independent Prescribing, Newly qualified.
Anterior Eye: Eyelid Disorders (Interactive)
CET Ref: C-56582
CET Points:
CET Type:
Closing Date: 2 December 2019
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 first of three interactive exercises on the anterior eye and focuses on blepharitis and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).
Topics: Eyelid, Blepharitis, Hordeolum, Chalazion, MGD, Molluscum contagiosum, Ectropion, Entropion, Herpes, Grading Scales, Pharmacy, GP, Referrals.
Area of interest: MECS, Anterior eye conditions and acute presentations, Independent Prescribing, Newly qualified.
Safeguarding Children for Optometrists Level 2
CET Ref: C-55546
CET Points:
CET Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 2 December 2019
Accredited Level 2 e-learning, introducing optometrists to the key issues surrounding child abuse. The course explains how to recognise and deal with issues that might arise in optometric practice when working with children.
Topics: Safeguarding, Legal, Vulnerable, Social services, Abuse, Neglect, Record keeping, Physical, Psychological, Disability, Dementia, Newly qualified.