Course: Developing Clinical Skills

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Developing Clinical Skills offers a practical guide to three important techniques used in optometric practice.

This programme consists of three individual sections covering the practice of:

First published: November 2012
Last reviewed: September 2024

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Clinical Practice

s.5 Keep your knowledge and skills up to date

Understand how to measure intraocular pressure using a contact technique.
Understand how to undertake and interpret van Herick technique.
Understand the use of slit lamp and indirect lenses for assessment of the fundus.
Understand the use of contact procedures with slit lamp for angle assessment.

Video updates (2024)
Docet programmes are reviewed on a regular basis to ensure material remains appropriate and links and references are kept up to date. Please note:
Following the more recent guidelines, the referral criteria discussed at the end of the video has now changed. Please refer to the NICE and SIGN guidelines below for up to date information.
Expiry dates of any drugs shown were considered appropriate when the programme was made.
References
URLSIGN (2015) SIGN 144: Glaucoma referral and safe discharge. Healthcare Improvement Scotland. [Accessed Sep 2024] URL Opens in a new window.
URLNICE (2017) Glaucoma: diagnosis and management. NICE guideline [NG81]. [Accessed Sep 2024] URL Opens in a new window.
URLCollege of Optometrists. Infection control. Guidance for Professional Practice. Safety and Quality. [Accessed Sep 2024] URL Opens in a new window.

Video updates (2024)
Docet programmes are reviewed on a regular basis to ensure material remains appropriate and links and references are kept up to date. Please note:
Expiry dates of any drugs shown were considered appropriate when the programme was made.
References
URLCollege of Optometrists. Infection control. Guidance for Professional Practice. Safety and Quality. [Accessed Sep 2024] URL Opens in a new window.

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