No CPD Points
The first module of the contact lenses series covers the core skills required to examine patients to assess their suitability for contact lenses, to fit a range of RGP and soft lenses and to conduct successful patient aftercare. This programme is particularly suitable for those new or returning to contact lens fitting.
Topics: Contact lenses, Slit lamp, RGP, Rigid gas permeable, Soft, Tear assessment, Dry eye, Record keeping, Grading scales, Keratometry.
No CPD Points
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication
The programme is split into two parts. The second part covers skills required to examine and fit astigmatic patients with rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses, as well as the aftercare, management and problem-solving of those patients.
Topics: Astigmatism, RGP lenses, Slit lamp, Toric, Aftercare, Bitoric, Complications, Gas permeable, Staining, Contact lenses.
No CPD Points
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication
The programme is split into two parts. This first part covers the skills required to examine and fit astigmatic patients with soft contact lenses, including toric fitting tips and problem solving.
Topics: Astigmatism, Soft lenses, Slit lamp, Toric, Aftercare, Keratometry, Contact lenses, Prism ballast, Stabilisation.
CPD Ref: C-102415
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2024
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication
In part one of this two-part course, we hear from three child patients and their parents about their experiences getting started with contact lenses and how they manage them in daily life. We also hear from two optometrists about fitting contact lenses in children and the benefits that contact lenses can provide.
Topics: Prevalence, benefits and perceived barriers to contact lens wear in children, Quality of life, Microbial keratitis, Soft contact lenses, Rigid gas permeable lenses, Orthokeratology, Anisometropia, Amblyopia, Nystagmus, Myopia management, Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, Contact lens handling.
This interactive CPD version of Contact Lenses: Fitting Children, Part 2 - How to make the process a success with CPD Ref C-102590, expired on 4 December 2023. If you have completed this version, you can print your certificate here.
Contact Lenses: Fitting Children, Part 2 - How to make the process a success has been reissued as an non-interactive CPD course with CPD Ref C-107674 here.
CPD Ref: C-107674
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2024Domains: 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-104804
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2024
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication
As part of Docet’s contact lens series, we have launched a new module on fitting presbyopic patients with contact lenses. Part one looks at the current practices and the opportunity for fitting presbyopes. It covers the ocular changes and challenges that need to be considered in the older patient and the range of options open to optometrists to correct presbyopia.
Topics: Presbyopia, Accommodation, Tear film, Ageing eye, Dry eye, Tears, Multifocal, Monovision, Stereopsis, Contrast, Presbyopia series.
CPD Ref: C-105123
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2024
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication
Part two of Contact Lenses: Presbyopia looks at the factors affecting the choice of contact lenses for fitting presbyopes including patient history, lifestyle needs and eye health as well as the range of multifocal lenses available, the lens materials and their properties.
Topics: Presbyopia, Tear film, DED, Dry eye, Tears, Multifocal, Silicon hydrogel, Soft, RGP, Hybrid, Wettability, DK, Oxygen, Modulus, Materials, Presbyopia series.
CPD Ref: C-105434
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: 
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication
Part three of the new contact lenses module on presbyopia continues to look at the factors affecting the choice of contact lenses for fitting presbyopes. It discusses the range of multifocal lenses available, the different lens designs and their optical features.
Topics: Presbyopia, Tear film, Tears, Multifocal, Soft, RGP, Hybrid, Aberrations, Pupil, EDOF, Centre near, Centre distance, Presbyopia series.
CPD Ref: C-105549
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2024
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication
Part four of Contact Lenses: Presbyopia looks at multifocal contact lens fitting and the steps when choosing and fitting presbyopes with contact lenses. It covers the six fitting steps of soft multifocal lenses, fitting soft toric and RGP multifocal lenses, monovision and aftercare. Three experts discuss how to understand the factors affecting successful contact lens wear in presbyopes and the importance of effective communication.
Topics: Presbyopia, Multifocal, Silicon hydrogel, Hydrogel, Toric, RGP, Monovision, Aftercare, Ocular dominance, Astigmatism, Presbyopia series.
CPD Ref: C-106500
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2024
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication
This is the first case study on fitting presbyopic patients with contact lenses, part of Docet’s Contact Lenses: Presbyopia module. This case looks at the fitting of a typical presbyope new to contact lenses. The patient’s lifestyle is considered as you work through the steps of successfully fitting and modifying two soft multifocal contact lens designs. This course will help an optometrist build their confidence fitting common multifocal lenses and discuss how to effectively communicate with the patient.
Topics: Presbyopia, Tear film, Dry eye, Tears, Multifocal, Monovision, Contact lenses, Soft, Aftercare, Presbyopia series.
CPD Ref: C-106502
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2024
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication
This is the second case study on fitting presbyopic patients with contact lenses, part of Docet’s Contact Lenses: Presbyopia module. This case looks at the re-fitting of a typical presbyopic contact lens wearer with multifocal lenses. The patient’s lifestyle is considered as the case works through the steps of successfully fitting and modifying two soft multifocal contact lens designs. This course will help an optometrist build their confidence fitting common multifocal lenses and discuss how to effectively communicate with the patient.
Topics: Presbyopia, Tear film, Dry eye, Tears, Multifocal, Monovision, Contact lenses, Soft, Aftercare, Presbyopia series.
CPD Ref: C-107122
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2024
Domains: Clinical practice, Communication
This is the third case study on fitting presbyopic patients with contact lenses, part of Docet’s Contact Lenses: Presbyopia module. This case looks at fitting a challenging presbyopic contact lens wearer with RGP toric multifocal lenses. The patient’s lifestyle is considered as the case works through the steps of successfully fitting and modifying the RGP lenses. This course will help an optometrist build their confidence around fitting a more complex presbyopic patient.
Topics: Presbyopia, Tear film, Dry eye, Tears, Multifocal, Monovision, Contact lenses, RGP, Toric, Aftercare, Presbyopia series.