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No CPD Points

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

In this episode we hear from David about his journey with dry eye disease, its effect on his career and his mental health, and how his optometrist and specialist dry eye practitioner Sarah Farrant managed it. Professor Sai Kolli from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham then joins Michelle Hanratty to explain how optometrists in the community can help prevent patients from getting to the stages of severe dry eye disease. 

Topics: Mental health, Well-being, Communication, Side effects, Systemic drugs, Dry eye, Meibomian gland dysfunction, Ocular surface inflammation, Independent prescribing.

CPD Ref: C-105282

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 28 June 2024

Domains: Leadership and accountability 

In this recorded lecture, an expert panel lead by Philippa Shaw looks at the leadership role that all optometrists need to take in community practice and how they may influence colleagues in their team. The panel discusses common situations that occur every day in practice as well as optometrists’ responsibilities. 

Topics: Referrals, Multi-disciplinary, Governance, Records, Delegated tasks, Pre-screening, Audit, Supervision.

No CPD Points

Domains: Leadership and accountability

In this episode, a follow-up to the Docet webinar, Are all optometrists clinical leaders?, Michelle Hanratty discusses the concepts of leadership with Mat Pickering, General Manager of Optegra UK. Brian McCotter joins in to signpost resources that are available to help optometrists ensure that they are meeting requirements for supervision, record keeping and clinical governance.

Topics: Leadership, Accountability, Supervision, GOC standards of practice, Clinical governance, Audit.

CPD Ref: C-106052

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2024

Domains: Clinical practice 

In this recorded lecture, led by Mr Paddy Gunn, optometrists are given an opportunity to assess and reflect on their optic disc interpretation skills for a range of patient cases.  The cases review the key elements to look out for when examining the optic disc, other information to consider and how to use technology, such as OCT, to effectively support the management of glaucoma suspects.

Topics: Visual fields, Tonometry, Glaucoma, OCT, IOP, Normal tension, Ocular hypertension, Optic pit, Optic nerve, RNFL.

No CPD Points

Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism

In this episode, Janice McCrudden talks to host Michelle Hanratty about the stark reality of hydroxychloroquine retinopathy when it is discovered too late. We hear about the patient and optometrist experience of a pilot monitoring scheme in Wales, before Michelle explores the toxicity effects of hydroxychloroquine with Consultant Ophthalmologist Rhianon Reynolds. 

Topics: Medical retina, Hydroxychloroquine toxicity, Retinopathy, Maculopathy, Referrals, Monitoring pathways, Autoimmune disease.

CPD Ref: C-106500

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2024

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication

This is the first case study on fitting presbyopic patients with contact lenses, part of Docet’s Contact Lenses: Presbyopia module. This case looks at the fitting of a typical presbyope new to contact lenses. The patient’s lifestyle is considered as you work through the steps of successfully fitting and modifying two soft multifocal contact lens designs. This course will help an optometrist build their confidence fitting common multifocal lenses and discuss how to effectively communicate with the patient.

Topics: Presbyopia, Tear film, Dry eye, Tears, Multifocal, Monovision, Contact lenses, Soft, Aftercare, Presbyopia series.

No CPD Points

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication

In this episode we first hear a patient case study; later, Patrick Gunn reflects on how his professional development and training has led to a specialist qualification in glaucoma. The second part of the podcast answers some of the questions asked by the glaucoma webinar attendees and delves into optic disc interpretation in detail. Presenter Michelle Hanratty and Patrick discuss the early signs to look out for in glaucomatous discs and how these relate to other findings such as OCT and visual fields.

Topics: Glaucoma, Referrals, Intraocular pressure, Monitoring pathways, Optic disc, OCT, Visual fields.

CPD Ref: C-106110

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive 

Closing Date: 28 June 2024

Domains: Clinical practice

In this episode, we hear about England’s diabetic retinopathy screening programme, with a 'fly on the wall' recording of a screening appointment within the NHS. Dr Cathy Egan explains how AI systems work and reveals how the potential of AI will improve services to the public and increase research capability. We then hear from consultant ophthalmologist Sajjad Mahmood about current treatments for patients at risk of vision loss.

Topics: Glaucoma, Referrals, Intraocular pressure, Monitoring pathways, Optic disc, OCT, Visual fields.

CPD Ref: C-106502

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2024

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication

This is the second case study on fitting presbyopic patients with contact lenses, part of Docet’s Contact Lenses: Presbyopia module. This case looks at the re-fitting of a typical presbyopic contact lens wearer with multifocal lenses. The patient’s lifestyle is considered as the case works through the steps of successfully fitting and modifying two soft multifocal contact lens designs. This course will help an optometrist build their confidence fitting common multifocal lenses and discuss how to effectively communicate with the patient.

Topics: Presbyopia, Tear film, Dry eye, Tears, Multifocal, Monovision, Contact lenses, Soft, Aftercare, Presbyopia series.

CPD Ref: C-106586

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive 

Closing Date: 28 June 2024

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication

In this episode, Michelle speaks with a highly myopic patient as well as a parent of highly myopic children about myopia’s impact on lifestyle and ocular health, and their hopes and fears for the future. We also hear from Kathryn Webber about recent myopia management research, advancements and guidance.

Topics: Myopia management, High myopia, Risk factors for myopia, Communication, Pathological myopia.

CPD Ref: C-107122

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2024

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication

This is the third case study on fitting presbyopic patients with contact lenses, part of Docet’s Contact Lenses: Presbyopia module. This case looks at fitting a challenging presbyopic contact lens wearer with RGP toric multifocal lenses. The patient’s lifestyle is considered as the case works through the steps of successfully fitting and modifying the RGP lenses. This course will help an optometrist build their confidence around fitting a more complex presbyopic patient.

Topics: Presbyopia, Tear film, Dry eye, Tears, Multifocal, Monovision, Contact lenses, RGP, Toric, Aftercare, Presbyopia series.

CPD Ref: C-106922

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive 

Closing Date: 30 September 2024

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication

In this episode, Michelle speaks with Dr David Lockington about how to get the balance right when explaining the risks and benefits of cataract surgery to patients. The consent process is explored in depth and David shares a surgeon’s insight into the risks that make a cataract surgery more complex, but not necessarily complicated. The second part of the podcast concentrates on postoperative complications and the importance of setting patient expectations prior to surgery.

Topics: Cataract surgery, Consent, Cataract complications, Intraocular lenses, Patient care pathways, Communication.

CPD Ref: C-107195

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive 

Closing Date: 30 September 2024

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication

This episode provides a fly on the wall account of a typical YAG laser procedure. Michelle speaks with specialist optometrists Steven Burge and Don Williams, who reflect on their experiences of the training they underwent to be able to perform key ophthalmic laser techniques before moving on to discuss how they have honed their techniques with experience. 

Topics: Cataract postoperative complications, Posterior capsular opacification, Consent, YAG capsulotomy, Patient care pathways, Glaucoma, Ocular hypertension, Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), Ophthalmic lasers, Glaucoma treatment, NICE.

CPD Ref: C-107674

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism

In the second part of this two-part course, our experts discuss what you need to consider before fitting a child with contact lenses. They also give helpful advice on how to educate children and their parents about contact lenses and discuss the legal aspects to bear in mind when fitting contact lenses to younger patients.

Topics: Contact lens compliance, Microbial keratitis, Communicating with children, Management of contact lens wear risks, Contact lens teach appointment, Legal considerations of fitting children with contact lenses.