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Welcome to DOCET’s new podcast Sound Optometry, hosted by Michelle Hanratty, an IP optometrist with 20 years’ experience on the high street and in hospital. Each month, we will be exploring topics with case studies and in-depth conversations that matter the most to you as optometrists and are relevant for everyday practice.


Episode 1 - Ocular allergies

In the first episode, we hear first from a community pharmacist who discusses the approach he takes when dealing with patients who complain of ocular allergy as well as managing the expectations of patients that have been to see their optometrist. In the main part, Michelle Hanratty discusses the topic of ocular allergy and in particular, seasonal allergic conjunctivitis: its presentation and potential treatment, with optometrist Dr Peter Frampton from Aaron Optometrists.

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Last published: December 2020

    ◄Learning objectivesUnit 2 - Required reading (~25 min)►

    Unit 1 - Ocular allergies audio track (~27 mins)

    Unit 1 - Ocular allergies audio track (~27 mins)

    • Audio track

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    • Key Points

      • A community pharmacist discusses his approach when dealing with an ocular allergy complaint and the need to have a safety net of referral to the GP or Optometrist. He highlights the benefits of written communication for mediation requests or prescribing.
      • The presenting symptoms and signs of ocular allergy are discussed with optometrist Dr Peter Frampton who talks through potential differential diagnoses and how to eliminate them.
      • Effective treatments of ocular allergy are discussed, along with their mechanism of action and potential interaction with contact lenses.
      • Dr Frampton also discusses a recent case of ocular allergy which did not involve the conjunctiva and how the patient accessed advice and treatment.
    ◄Learning objectivesUnit 2 - Required reading (~25 min)►