CPD Ref: C-114598
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2026
Domains: Clinical practice
In this recorded lecture, led by Dr 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 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 December 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-108643
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2026
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 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-109068
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: 
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
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-112573
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 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-108782
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2026
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-111770
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2026
Domains: Clinical Practice, Professionalism
In 2022, the Royal College of Ophthalmologists updated guidelines on angle closure disease. In this recorded webinar, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon Ms Nishani Amerasinghe provides an overview of PAC, PACS, and PACS+, covering risk assessment, symptom recognition, examination techniques, and appropriate patient management.
Topics: Anterior chamber angle, Van Herick, OCT, Gonioscopy, Referral, Glaucoma: Part 1, Management, Treatment.
CPD Ref: C-110972
CPD Points:
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
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, Young eye series.
CPD Ref: C-114117
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 30 September 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-115045
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Domains: Clinical Practice, Professionalism
This podcast follows the Docet webinar Vitreomacular Disorders for Optometrists, with Michelle Hanratty speaking to consultant ophthalmologist Kam Balaggan to address audience questions and explore vitreomacular conditions in more depth. They discuss common disorders, key signs and symptoms, referral urgency and conclude with practical examination tips that do not rely on OCT.
Topics: Vitreomacular conditions, OCT, Epiretinal membrane, Vitreomacular traction, Vitreomacular adhesion, Macular hole, Lamellar hole, Posterior vitreous detachment, Referrals.
CPD Ref: C-115428
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2026
Domains: Clinical Practice, Professionalism
In this episode, Michelle Hanratty speaks with consultant ophthalmologist Dr David Lockington about reducing cataract surgery risk through effective referral and community management. The programme also explores dropless cataract surgery, with ophthalmic surgeon Dr Magdalena Edington outlining its benefits and key postoperative guidance for optometrists.
Topics: Cataract surgery, Referrals, Cataract complications, Intraocular lenses, Patient care pathways, Communication.
CPD Ref: C-115673
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2026
Domains: Clinical Practice
Adult patients presenting with double vision can be challenging to manage, with causes ranging from benign conditions to serious pathology requiring urgent referral. In this episode, Michelle Hanratty and ophthalmologist and squint surgeon Nadeem Ali discuss how optometrists can assess diplopia, identify benign causes, use prisms appropriately, and recognise when and how to refer patients for further management, including adult squint surgery.
Topics: Diplopia, Double vision, Binocular vision, Prism, Referrals, Squint surgery, Communication.
CPD Ref: C-114865
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 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-114841
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2026
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication
This is the first part of a two-part course focused on assessing vision from birth to 18 years. Part one highlights the importance of taking a thorough history and understanding symptoms when assessing children’s vision and examines how to choose the most appropriate techniques for assessing infants and children up to the age of three years. It also discusses the significance of using age-appropriate communication styles.
Topics: History and symptoms, Preferential looking, Cover test, Stereopsis, Emmetropisation, Mohindra retinoscopy, Cycloplegic refraction, Binocular vision, Communication skills, Ocular health assessment, 20D lens, Binocular vision, Crowded picture acuity tests, Young eye series.
CPD Ref: C-114842
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2026
Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism
This course is the second of two parts focused on assessing vision from birth to 18 years. Part two examines how to choose the most appropriate tests, equipment and techniques for vision in pre-school and school-age children. It also highlights the considerations around safeguarding, confidentiality and consent.
Topics: Communication, Dynamic retinoscopy, Slit-lamp examination, Colour vision testing, Unexpected results, Gillick competence, Confidentiality, Consent, Safeguarding, Crowded letter acuity test, Prescribing, Young eye series.
CPD Ref: C-112087
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2026
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 2026Domains: Clinical practice, Communication
The second of two programmes discussing the development of vision from birth to 18 years, part two focuses 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.