CPD Ref: C-101750
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2025
Domains: Clinical practice, Specialty CPD (IP)
The eighth and final part of the glaucoma programme looks at current and future treatments of glaucoma.
Topics: Glaucoma, NICE, SIGN, POAG, COAG, CAG, Ocular hypertension, Laser treatment, Surgical treatment, Pharmacological treatments, Management, Referral, MIGS, SLT.
CPD Ref: C-106052
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2025
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 December 2025
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 December 2025
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-108643
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2025
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication, Specialty CPD (IP)
This is the third part of our new course on immunology for optometrists. Part three examines seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (SAC) and perennial allergic conjunctivitis (PAC). 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: Hay fever, Rhinitis, Allergy, Anti-histamines, Immunology, Pharmacy, Allergens, Contact lenses, Mast cell stabilisers, Drugs, Atopy, Pharmacological, Referral, Seasonal, Perennial, Hypersensitivity, Red eye, Immunology series.
CPD Ref: C-108946
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2025
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-109068
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: 
Closing Date: 1 December 2025
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication, Specialty CPD (IP)
This is the fifth and final part of our new course on immunology for optometrists. Part five looks at contact lens-associated papillary conjunctivitis (CLAPC) and conjunctivitis medicamentosa (CM). 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, Contact lenses, Glaucoma, Preservatives, GPC, Immunology series.
CPD Ref: C-108782
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2025
Domains: Leadership & Accountability
In this recorded lecture, Richard Edwards, clinical consultant to the Optical Consumer Complaints Service (OCCS), reminds delegates of the leadership role they need to take in practice in order to be more accountable for safe clinical care. Based around three case studies, this session aims to equip optometrists with a greater understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape, enabling them to manage patient concerns and complaints effectively.
Topics: Record keeping, GDPR, Consent, Professionalism.
CPD Ref: C-100389
CPD Points:
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 20 January 2025 (Course will be reissued on 21 January)
Domains: Leadership & Accountability, Professionalism
Accredited Level 2 e-learning, covering the key safeguarding issues that optometrists need to be aware of when working with adults at risk.
Topics: Safeguarding, Legal, At risk, Social services, Abuse, Neglect, Record keeping, Physical, Psychological, Disability, Dementia, Sexual, Slavery, Radicalisation.
CPD Ref: C-100384
CPD Points:
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 20 January 2025 (Course will be reissued on 21 January)
Domains: Leadership & Accountability, Professionalism
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, At risk, Social services, Abuse, Neglect, Record keeping, Physical, Psychological, Disability, Newly qualified, Sexual, Radicalisation.
CPD Ref: C-108859
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2025
Domains: Communication, Leadership & Accountability
In this episode, presenter Michelle interviews OCCS Complaints resolution manager Dawn Slocombe about the process of dealing with complaints. We also hear from Richard Edwards, Clinical advisor to the OCCS, about the aspects of modern practice that overlap with handling complaints, along with advice on how practitioners can effectively diffuse complaints with minimal consequences.
Topics: Handling complaints, GOC Standards of Practice, Parental responsibility, Safeguarding, Consent, Leadership, Communication.
CPD Ref: C-109026
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2025
Domains: Communication, Clinical Practice
In this episode, presenter Michelle and consultant ophthalmic surgeon Julia Sen discuss typical menopausal changes and subsequent ocular changes, as well as the need to take a more holistic approach in treating menopausal patients. We then hear from Professor Stuti Misra about current research into changes to ocular health in relation to fluctuating or decreasing hormone levels.
Topics: Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone replacement therapy, Dry eye, Ocular surface disease, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Glaucoma, Cataract, Communication.
CPD Ref: C-109222
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 March 2025
Domains: Communication, Clinical Practice
Listening to this episode, where presenter Michelle speaks to Professor Omar Mahroo, a consultant ophthalmologist and Professor Rob Henderson, a consultant paediatric ophthalmologist, gives optometrists an update as to where the research and development of gene therapy currently stands, as well as an understanding of who might benefit from referral for diagnosis.
Topics: Gene therapy, Inherited retinal disease, Communication, Clinical trials, Retinitis pigmentosa, Leber congenital amourosis.
CPD Ref: C-109720
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 30 June 2025
Domains: Communication, Clinical Practice
In this episode, Michelle Hanratty explores refractive surgery options. She speaks to Professor Clare O’Donnell, Head of Eye Science at Optegra, about laser vision correction. She also discusses refractive lens exchange options with Amir Hamid, a cataract and refractive surgeon and looks at considerations after presbyopic surgery with specialist refractive optometrist Sundeep Vaswani.
Topics: Presbyopia, Spherical aberration, Monovision, EDOF, Multifocals, Intraocular lenses, Phakic intraocular lenses, Visual environment analysis, Managing patient expectations, Communication, Cataract.
CPD Ref: C-104215
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication
This is the first of a three-part course discussing the assessment of vision from birth to 18 years. Part one explores the importance of history and symptom taking when assessing children’s vision and discusses how to choose the most appropriate techniques when examining infants up to the age of 12 months.
Topics: History and symptoms, Preferential looking, Cover test, Stereopsis, Emmetropisation, Mohindra retinoscopy, Cycloplegic refraction, Binocular vision, Communication skills, Ocular health assessment, 20D lens, Young eye series.
CPD Ref: C-104470
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: 
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication
This is the second of a three-part course discussing the assessment of vision from birth to 18 years. Part two explores how the approach to examining children can be adapted as they move through toddlerhood and the pre-school years. The importance of different communication styles is discussed, alongside how to choose the most appropriate tests and techniques for each child.
Topics: Communication, Preferential looking, Crowded picture and letter acuity tests, Stereopsis, Binocular vision, Static retinoscopy, Mohindra retinoscopy, Cycloplegic retinoscopy, Dynamic retinoscopy, Prescribing, Young eye series.
CPD Ref: C-104592
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism
This is the third of a three-part course discussing the assessment of vision from birth to 18 years. We hear from our expert optometrist what tests, equipment and techniques are useful in assessing vision in school-age children. They also discuss considerations around safeguarding, confidentiality and consent.
Topics: Communication, Dynamic retinoscopy, Slit-lamp examination, Colour vision testing, Unexpected results, Gillick competence, Confidentiality, Consent, Safeguarding, Young eye series.
CPD Ref: C-100516
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 30 June 2025
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication
The first of two programmes discussing the development of vision from birth to 18 years, part one looks in detail at age-related visual norms and what changes occur from birth to age three, highlighting what early abnormalities can impair visual ability.
Topics: Anatomical changes to the visual system, Development of VA, Contrast perception, Colour perceptions, Accommodative systems, Binocular systems, Ocular and neurodevelopmental abnormalities arising from forceps delivery or prematurity, Synaptogenesis, Emmetropisation, Infantile esotropia, Retinoblastoma, Physical development milestones, Young eye series.
CPD Ref: C-109302
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2025Domains: Clinical practice, Communication
The second of two programmes discussing the development of vision from birth to 18 years, part two looks in detail at what visual changes occur from the age of three up to adulthood, looking at age-related visual norms and developmental milestones as Zara grows up.
Topics: Emmetropisation, School vision screening, Myelination, Synaptic pruning, Development of amblyopia, Visual processing issues, Scholastic visual demands, Exotropia, Global motion, Biological motion, Contour integration, Development of colour vision, Visual conversion disorder, Young eye series.