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CPD Ref: C-107674

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Domains: 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-115358

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 30 June 2026

Please note: The Glaucoma Series is currently under review and is scheduled to be updated and re-launched in mid-2026.

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication

The first part of the Glaucoma series provides an updated overview of glaucoma definitions and prevalence, and explores the classification of its various types. It also covers the signs, symptoms and risk factors to support more accurate differential diagnosis and timely referral.

Topics: Glaucoma, NICE, SIGN, POAG, COAG, CAG, Congenital, Ocular hypertension, Prevalence, Secondary, Paediatric, PAC, PACG, AACG.

CPD Ref: C-115360

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 30 June 2026

Please note: The Glaucoma Series is currently under review and is scheduled to be updated and re-launched in mid-2026.

Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism

The third part of the Glaucoma series focuses on evaluating the anterior segment and angle to recognise key signs of glaucoma and identify major risk factors.

Topics: Glaucoma, NICE, SIGN, POAG, COAG, CAG, Van Herick, Smith’s method, Gonioscopy, OCT, Referral, PDS, PXF.

CPD Ref: C-115362

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 30 June 2026

Please note: The Glaucoma Series is currently under review and is scheduled to be updated and re-launched in mid-2026.

Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism

The fifth part of the Glaucoma series explores the assessment and measurement of the optic disc, highlighting key signs of glaucoma. It explains how to use indirect ophthalmoscopy and interpret OCT disc images to support referral decisions and the management of glaucoma suspects.

Topics: Glaucoma, NICE, SIGN, POAG, COAG, Optic disc, Assessment, Slit lamp, Indirect ophthalmoscopy, OCT, Management, Referral, Volk.

CPD Ref: C-115365

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 30 June 2026

Please note: The Glaucoma Series is currently under review and is scheduled to be updated and re-launched in mid-2026.

Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism

The seventh part of the Glaucoma series explores national and local refinement and referral pathways, and discusses how to make appropriate clinical decisions in managing a glaucoma suspect by considering all investigative findings.

Topics: Glaucoma, NICE, SIGN, POAG, COAG, Ocular hypertension, Management, Referral, Repeat measures, Pathway, IOP, Visual field.

CPD Ref: C-114598

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 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-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.

CPD Ref: C-108946

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 March 2026

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication, Specialty CPD (IP)

This is the fourth part of our new course on immunology for optometrists. Part four looks at acute allergic conjunctivitis (AAC), atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC) and vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC). It covers the signs, symptoms and differential diagnosis and offers expert opinions from optometrists and pharmacists on how to investigate and manage the conditions, for both non-IP and IP optometrists in community practice.

Topics: Allergy, Anti-histamines, Immunology, Pharmacy, Allergens, Mast cell stabilisers, Drugs, Atopy, Pharmacological, Referral, Hypersensitivity, Red eye, Cornea, Spring catarrh, Immunology series.

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.