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AMD: Part 1 - What is AMD? (Non-interactive)

CPD Ref: C-100639

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2025

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


The first part in this five-part series on Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) examines the anatomy of the macula, key risk factors, prevalence data, and the presenting signs and symptoms. 

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

Category: CPD courses
AMD: Part 2 - Physiology, pathology and classification (Non-interactive)

CPD Ref: C-100641

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2025

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


In the second part of this series, we explore the physiology and clinical examination of the macula to help identify AMD and other macular conditions. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of OCT imaging to facilitate accurate 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.

Category: CPD courses
AMD: Part 3 - Assessment, management and referral (Non-interactive)

CPD Ref: C-100642

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2025

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


The third part in this series on age-related macular degeneration (AMD) examines clinical assessment techniques, strategies for effective patient communication, approaches to management and referral and the provision of 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.

Category: CPD courses
AMD: Part 4 - Patient case studies (Non-interactive)

CPD Ref: C-103023

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2025

Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism


The fourth part in this series on AMD presents three patient cases illustrating different stages of the disease, providing optometrists an opportunity to refine diagnostic skills and evaluate appropriate management and treatment options for each scenario. 

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.

Category: CPD courses
AMD: Part 5 - Treating AMD (Non-interactive)

CPD Ref: C-100644

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2025

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication


In the fifth and final part of our series on AMD, we explore the treatment options of patients with the condition, 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.

Category: CPD courses