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In this programme, experts look at how to adapt the routine eye check when examining elderly patients including communication, ocular examination and refraction. It provides guidance on techniques to use and how best to modify an examination to ensure that elderly patients get the highest level of care and their individual needs are addressed.

Topics: Communication, Ocular examination, Refraction, Binocular vision, Charts, Pupils, Visual fields, Legal, Visual assessment, Retinoscopy, Ophthalmoscopy, LogMAR, Contrast sensitivity, Lighting.

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This case includes two videos and discusses corneal astigmatism, slit lamp examination results and fitting of soft toric contact lenses.

Topics: Astigmatism, Soft toric lenses, RGP, RCL, Slit lamp, Toric, Aftercare, Bitoric, Gas permeable, Keratometry, Contact lenses.

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This case includes three videos and discusses corneal astigmatism, the fitting of spherical and toric RC lenses, aftercare and staining.

Topics: Astigmatism, Soft toric lenses, RGP, Slit lamp, Toric, Aftercare, Bitoric, Gas permeable, Keratometry, Contact lenses, RCL.

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The first module of the contact lenses series covers the core skills required to examine patients to assess their suitability for contact lenses, to fit a range of RGP and soft lenses and to conduct successful patient aftercare. This programme is particularly suitable for those new or returning to contact lens fitting.

Topics: Contact lenses, Slit lamp, RGP, Rigid gas permeable, Soft, Tear assessment, Dry eye, Record keeping, Grading scales, Keratometry.

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In this session, delegates are asked to watch a short video that outlines a case scenario of a 67-year-old patient with cataracts and macula changes. 

Topics: AMD, Cataracts, Communication, Depression, Electronic aids, Low vision aids, Management plans, Mental health.

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In this session, delegates are asked to watch a short video that outlines a case scenario of an 81-year-old patient with macula degeneration.

Topics: AMD, Charles Bonnet, Communication, Depression, Electronic aids, Lighting, Low vision aids, Management plans, Mental health.

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In this session, delegates are asked to watch a short video that outlines a case scenario of a 93-year-old patient with glaucoma and severe sight impairment. 

Topics: Electronic aids, Falls, Field loss, Glaucoma, Low vision aids, Management plans, Mobility.

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In this session, delegates are asked to watch a short video that outlines a case scenario of a 60-year-old patient who suffered a stroke two months ago.

Topics: Communication, Depression, Electronic aids, Field loss, Low vision aids, Management plans, Mental health, Mobility, Stroke.

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Domains: Clinical Practice, Communication

In this episdoe, we hear about a clinical scenario where papilloedema was detected in a young girl. Michelle Hanratty then discusses the topic of papilloedema, including its presentation, causes and potential treatment with consultant neuro-ophthalmologist Naz Raoof.

Topics: Communication, Neuro-ophthalmology, Optic disc anomalies, Papilloedema, OCT.

Area of interest: MECS.

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

Recorded during the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020, this episode explores how patients with symptoms of an ocular allergy might seek clinical advice and treatment. We hear from a community pharmacist, often the first port of call for allergy sufferers, before discussing ocular allergy in more detail with Dr Peter Frampton. The importance of a relevant history and symptoms and clear communication is highlighted by the challenges of managing an acute allergic reaction during an unprecedented national lockdown. 

Topics: Allergic conjunctivitis, Seasonal and perennial allergy, Topical medications and contact lenses, Effective history taking, Remote consultations, Allergy vs adverse reaction.

Area of interest: Independent prescribing.

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In this episode, Michelle is joined by Consultant Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon Stephen Lash and Clinical and Regulatory Advisor for the Association of Optometrists (AOP) Roshni Kanabar to discuss how to manage suspected retinal detachment.  

Topics: Retinal tear, Retinal detachment, Flashes and floaters, Posterior vitreous detachment, Record keeping, Communication, Referrals.

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Domains: Clinical Practice, Communication

In this episode, we hear about a scenario in which a sixth nerve palsy was detected in an urgent remote consultation during the national COVID-19 lockdown of 2020. We also explore the various methods that optometrists have at their disposal to detect and manage binocular vision problems in children. 

Topics: Binocular vision assessment, Examining children, Amblyopia, Strabismus, Squint, Incomitancy, Convergence insufficiency, Exercises, Ocular Motility, Stereopsis, Prisms, Double vision, Orthoptics, Referrals.

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

In this episode, optometrist Robert Longhurst discusses the increased incidence of viral conjunctivitis-related red eye during the COVID-19 lockdown of Spring 2020. Consultant Ophthalmologist David Lockington explores the investigation and management of acute red eye.

Topics: Red eye, Viral conjunctivitis, Microbial keratitis, Contact lens complications, Independent prescribing, Emergency referrals.

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Domains: Clinical Practice, Professionalism

In this episode, Michelle Hanratty explores the referral, investigation and management of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with consultant ophthalmologist Rupal Morjaria.

Topics: Medical retina, AMD, Age-related macular degeneration, Referrals, Retinitis pigmentosa, Patient communication, Gene therapy.

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Domains: Leadership & Accountability, Professionalism

In this episode, Michelle discusses the concept of Speaking up with David Hewlett, Group Director at FODO. We also hear from Julie Breen, Freedom to Speak Guardian for Tees LOC, who outlines her role within primary care optometry. 

Topics: Freedom to speak up, Speaking up, Raising concerns, Whistleblowing, GOC Standards of Practice.

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In this episode, Michelle speaks with consultant ophthalmologist Arijit Mitra about his personal experience with cataract. We also hear from Ajai Tyagi, who shares his insights from a surgical perspective. The episode wraps up with valuable advice from both surgeons on referral practices and postoperative care for cataract patients. 

Topics: Cataract, Referrals, Patient communication, Monovision.

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In this episode, we explore a clinical case in which idiopathic intracranial hypertension resulted in severe visual symptoms and bilateral optic disc swelling. Michelle then discusses the key features of papilloedema, including its presentation, underlying causes and differential diagnoses, with neuro-ophthalmologist Dr Denize Atan. The second part of the episode focuses on the unilateral causes of optic disc swelling, offering a deeper understanding of how they differ from bilateral presentations. 

Topics: Optic disc drusen, Optic disc swelling, Optic neuritis, Optic neuropathy, Papilloedema, Referrals.

This accredited Level 2 e-learning Safeguarding course expired on 20 January 2025. If you have completed this course, you can print your certificate here. 

This course has been replaced with our Safeguarding Children for Optometrists Level 2 course, reissued in January 2025.

This accredited Level 2 e-learning Safeguarding course expired on 20 January 2025. If you have completed this course, you can print your certificate here. 

This course has been replaced with our Safeguarding Adults for Optometrists Level 2 course, reissued in January 2025.

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 AMD: Part 1 - What is AMD? course, reissued in March 2026.

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 AMD: Part 2 - Physiology, pathology and classification course, reissued in March 2026.

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 AMD: Part 3 - Assessment, management and referral course, reissued in March 2026.

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 AMD: Part 4 - Patient case studies course, reissued in March 2026.

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Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism

In this episode, we hear from both parent and child as they share their experiences with myopia management using soft contact lenses. Michelle Hanratty then speaks with optometrist Kathryn Webber about best practices in myopia management. Together, they discuss how to identify suitable candidates and offer practical advice on how to communicate the potential benefits of myopia management to patients and their families.

Topics: Myopia management, Risk factors for myopia, Communication, Fitting contact lenses in children, Pathological myopia.

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Domains: Clinical practice, Communication

In this episode, we hear from a patient diagnosed with conjunctival melanoma, before Michelle Hanratty speaks with Professor Heinrich Heimann about lesions of the ocular surface and anterior chamber. Their discussion explores how to recognise key signs, identify associated risk factors and approach the investigation, management and treatment of affected patients.

Topics: Conjunctival lesions, Uveal lesions, Ocular tumours, Referrals.

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 AMD: Part 5 - Treating AMD course, reissued in March 2026.

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 1 - Introduction course, issued in January 2026.

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.

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 3 - Post-treatment course, reissued in January 2026.

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 Glaucoma: Part 1 - Definitions and classification course, reissued in February 2026.

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 Glaucoma: Part 2 - Pathophysiology and risk factors course, reissued in February 2026.

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 Glaucoma: Part 3 - Assessment (Anterior segment and anterior chamber angle) course, reissued in February 2026.

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Domains: Clinical practice, Communication

This recorded lecture by consultant ophthalmic surgeon, Professor Heinrich Heimann provides an overview of the most important malignancies and pre-malignancies of the ocular surface and anterior chamber and how to spot them.

Topics: Melanoma, Lymphoma, Naevus, Tumour, Conjunctiva, Ciliary body, Iris, Anterior chamber, Pigment, Cyst, Metastisis, Papilloma, Squamous cell. 

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Domains: Clinical practice, Communication

This lecture by consultant ophthalmic surgeon, Professor Heinrich Heimann, will improve optometrists’ skills in differentiating between benign and suspicious fundus lesions that require monitoring or referral. It focuses on the more common causes including choroidal naevus, choroidal melanoma and CHRPE and includes imaging, referral and monitoring strategies.

Topics: Fundus, Retina, Pigmented, Malignant, Tumour, Choroidal, Melanoma, Naevi, CHRPE, Vortex vein ampulla, Peripheral disciform, OCT, Referral, Oncology.

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Domains: Clinical practice, Communication

Binocular Vision provides a step-by-step practical guide to the various techniques required in practice to assess the binocular status of patients. The course also explores the appropriate management for a broad range of anomalies. 

Topics: Children, Orthoptics, Amblyopia, Strabismus, Squint, Incommitent, Commitent, Exercises, Motility, Heterophoria, Stereopsis, Prisms, Newly qualified.

Area of interest: MECS

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 Glaucoma: Part 4 - Assessment of the intraocular pressure (IOP) course, reissued in February 2026.

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 Glaucoma: Part 5 - Assessment of the optic disc course, reissued in February 2026.

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 Glaucoma: Part 6 - Visual fields course, reissued in February 2026.