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Sound Optometry
Domains: Clinical Practice, Communication, Specialty CPD (IP)

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Welcome to Sound Optometry, a podcast from Docet hosted by Michelle Hanratty, an IP optometrist with over 20 years’ experience in both high street and hospital settings. Each month, through case studies and in-depth conversations, we explore the topics that matter most to you as an optometrist and are relevant to everyday practice. 

Episode 5 - Acute Red Eye

In this episode, we hear from optometrist Robert Longhurst, who encountered an increased incidence of viral conjunctivitis-related red eye during the national COVID-19 lockdown of Spring 2020 whilst working in an acute eye service. Michelle Hanratty then explores the investigation and management of acute red eye with Consultant Ophthalmologist David Lockington.

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First published: November 2020
Last reviewed: January 2026

    Unit 1 - Acute red eye audio track (~26 min)►

    Learning outcomes

    Learning outcomes

    Communication 

    s.1 Listen to patients and ensure they are at the heart of decisions made about their care  

    • Able to Identify and respond appropriately to patients’ fears, anxieties, and concerns about acute red eye. 

    s.2 Communicate effectively with patients 

    • Able to elicit the detail and relevance of any significant symptoms relating to acute red eye. 

    Clinical Practice 

    s.7 Conduct appropriate assessments, examinations, treatments and referrals 

    • Knowledge of the red flag signs and symptoms relating to acute red eye that indicate onward referral. 

    Specialty CPD (IP) 

    • Knowledge of the prescribing options for acute red eye, including no treatment, non-pharmacological interventions, and medicines usage. 
      Unit 1 - Acute red eye audio track (~26 min)►