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This course expired on 31 December 2025. If you have completed this course, you can print your certificate here. 

This course has been replaced with our Cataract: Part 2 - Management and treatment course, reissued in January 2026.



Domains: Clinical practice, Communication

CPD Ref: C-101638

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2025


Cataract is one of the most common ocular pathologies encountered in community practice. This three-part series explores the key areas of cataract care and aims to ensure optometrists are up to date with current practices and treatments, particularly in view of increased community involvement in pre- and postoperative care. 

Before you begin the second part of the series, please ensure that you have either completed Cataract: Part 1 – Introduction or are familiar with its content. 

Part two covers the following topics: 

  1. Meet the experts
  2. Management principles - including advice for patients not being referred
  3. Treatment principles - including the range of intra-ocular lenses available
  4. Surgical techniques - including a film of phacoemulsification surgery.

At the end of the course, you can complete the CPD quiz to gain one non-interactive CPD point. 

To learn more about postoperative assessment, complications and their management, go to Cataract: Part 3 – Post-Treatment. 

First published: January 2021
Last reviewed: March 2022

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    Communication

    s.2 Communicate effectively with patients

    • Understand the latest surgical techniques and intra-ocular lenses available for cataract patients and so to be able to discuss effectively with patients all their options.
    Clinical Practice

    s.5 Keep your knowledge and skills up to date

    • Understand the surgical options for treatment of cataract and the current options of intra-ocular lenses available.
    s.7 Conduct appropriate assessments, examinations, treatments and referrals

    • Able to offer appropriate advice and manage cataract patients effectively when they are not being referred.

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