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Sound Optometry


Domains: Clinical practice, Communication, Specialty CPD (IP)

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

Episode 37 - Immunology and allergy: A not so obvious link

This episode encourages optometrists to understand the basic principles of immunology and its relevance to ocular allergy. Challenging optometrists to delve deeper into the ocular response, this episode emphasises the need to think beyond standardised management protocols in order to effectively manage ocular allergy.

Presenter Michelle Hanratty and Dr Peter Frampton discuss the allergic responses commonly seen in optometric practice and how they can be managed with therapeutic agents. We then hear from a patient who had an attack of interstitial keratitis which was secondary to a longstanding herpes zoster infection. Dr Frampton relates the successful therapeutic management of this case to the immunological response.

An additional reading element consolidates the learning on this topic.

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First published: March 2024
Last reviewed: December 2024

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    Clinical Practice

    s.5 Keep your knowledge and skills up to date

    • Able to recognise the signs and symptoms of ocular allergy. 
    • Understand the innate, acquired and delayed hypersensitivity immune response in relation to ocular allergy.

    Communication

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

    • Understand the concerns and anxieties of patients presenting with ocular allergy and be able to explain the condition and management effectively.

    IP Competency

    Specialty CPD

    • Understand the current options of treatment available to IP optometrists to manage the signs and symptoms of ocular allergy.

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      • Key points
        • The link between ocular allergy and immunology
        • Understanding the immune response
        • Papillae, follicles and chemosis
        • Therapeutic options for managing ocular allergy
        • Herpes zoster keratitis.
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                  •  References

                  • 1. Watkins R (2006) An introduction to general pathology Part 4 – immunology, infection and immunopathology. Optometry in Practice, Vol 2
                  • 2. Marshall J, Warrington R et al. (2018) An introduction to immunology and immunopathology. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol; 14, p 49


                  • Docet would like to thank the following for their contribution to this programme:

                    • Dr Peter Frampton DOptom MSc FCOptom BAppSc(Optom) (AUS) DipTp(AS) DipTp(SP) DipTp(IP) – Community-based optometrist and honorary lecturer, Manchester University.

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