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CPD Ref: C-115264

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2026

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication

This is the fourth part of Docet’s new series on headaches. Part four takes a deeper look at the various types of headaches, exploring their symptoms, causes, diagnosis and management. The first unit focuses on headaches stemming from ocular causes, while the second examines those linked to everyday life. 

Topics: Referral, Acute, Primary, Secondary, Refractive error, Binocular vision, Papilloedema, Glaucoma, Uveitis, Scleritis, Red flags, COVID, Hormones, Gut.

CPD Ref: C-115348

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2026

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication

This is the fifth part of Docet’s new series on headaches. Part five includes two units: the first unit uses four patient case studies to help optometrists practise investigating and managing headaches. The second unit summarises the Headache Series, with expert insights and an opportunity for reflection. 

Topics: Referral, Acute, Primary, Secondary, Refractive error, Binocular vision, Papilloedema, Glaucoma, Uveitis, Scleritis, Red flags.

CPD Ref: C-115661

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2026

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication

This second part of a two-part course continues to explore the management of refractive error and binocular vision concerns in children, highlighting the importance of timely intervention and the optometrist’s role in practice. Through two expert-led case discussions focused on anisometropia, amblyopia and myopia, it builds confidence in deciding when to prescribe, monitor or refer paediatric patients. 

Topics: History and symptoms, Cover test, Stereopsis, Emmetropisation, Cycloplegic refraction, Binocular vision, Communication skills, Anisometropia, Amblyopia, Myopia, Pre-myopia, Myopia management, Dynamic retinoscopy, Axial length measurement, Auto refractor, Young Eye series.

CPD Ref: C-115428

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive 

Closing Date: 31 December 2026

Domains: Clinical Practice, Professionalism

In this episode, Michelle Hanratty speaks with consultant ophthalmologist Dr David Lockington about reducing cataract surgery risk through effective referral and community management. The programme also explores dropless cataract surgery, with ophthalmic surgeon Dr Magdalena Edington outlining its benefits and key postoperative guidance for optometrists. 

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

CPD Ref: C-115912

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2026

Domains: Clinical Practice, Communication

Dry eye disease is a common condition seen by optometrists, and this recorded webinar by Ms Sarah Farrant explores the evolving research outlined in TFOS DEWS II and III. Using a patient case study, it highlights key differences between the reports and explains how the latest findings can be applied in clinical practice. 

Topics: Dry eye disease, Meibomian gland dysfunction, Meibography, Osmolarity, Tear break up time, Ocular surface staining, OSDI-6, Microblepharoexfoliation, Intense pulsed light therapy. 

CPD Ref: C-115673

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive 

Closing Date: 31 December 2026

Domains: Clinical Practice

Adult patients presenting with double vision can be challenging to manage, with causes ranging from benign conditions to serious pathology requiring urgent referral. In this episode, Michelle Hanratty and ophthalmologist and squint surgeon Nadeem Ali discuss how optometrists can assess diplopia, identify benign causes, use prisms appropriately, and recognise when and how to refer patients for further management, including adult squint surgery. 

Topics: Diplopia, Double vision, Binocular vision, Prism, Referrals, Squint surgery, Communication.

CPD Ref: C-116806

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2026

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication

The first part of the Glaucoma series provides an updated overview of glaucoma definitions and prevalence, and explores the classification of its various types. It also covers the signs, symptoms and risk factors to support more accurate differential diagnosis and timely referral.

Topics: Glaucoma, NICE, SIGN, POAG, COAG, CAG, Congenital, Ocular hypertension, Prevalence, Secondary, Paediatric, PAC, PACG, AACG, PACS PLUS.

CPD Ref: C-116019

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive 

Closing Date: 31 December 2026

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

This episode follows on from the recent Docet webinar on the 2025 TFOS DEWS III report, providing valuable insight into how this evidence-based guidance can be harnessed to build and develop a successful dry eye practice. Sarah Farrant joins Michelle to discuss the latest advice on dry eye management, examining the key points of the report along with answering some of the questions posed by the webinar attendees. 

Topics: Communication, Dry eye, Meibomian gland dysfunction, Ocular surface inflammation, Independent prescribing, DEWS III, DED.

CPD Ref: C-116807

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2026

Domains: Clinical practice, Communication

The second part of the Glaucoma series reviews normal eye anatomy and the pathophysiological changes involved in the development of glaucoma. It also explores current theories on the causes of glaucoma and examines the risk factors associated with its different types.

Topics: Glaucoma, CCT, IOP, POAG, CCAG, Ocular hypertension, PAC, PACG, Optic nerve, Optic disc, Anatomy.

CPD Ref: C-116879

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2026

Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism

The third part of the Glaucoma series focuses on evaluating the anterior segment and angle to recognise key signs of glaucoma and identify major risk factors.

Topics: Glaucoma, NICE, SIGN, POAG, COAG, CAG, Van Herick, Smith’s method, Gonioscopy, OCT, Referral, PDS, PXF.

CPD Ref: C-116811

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2026

Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism

The fourth part of the Glaucoma series focuses on measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) with both contact and non-contact tonometers, reviewing normal results and outlining referral criteria.

Topics: Glaucoma, NICE, SIGN, POAG, COAG, CAG, Intraocular pressure, Referral , IOP, tonometer, GAT, Perkins, Ocular hypertension, CCT, Corneal thickness.

CPD Ref: C-116815

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2026

Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism

The fifth part of the Glaucoma series explores the assessment and measurement of the optic disc, highlighting key signs of glaucoma. It explains how indirect ophthalmoscopy and OCT disc imaging can be used to assess glaucoma suspects and support appropriate management and referral decisions.

Topics: Glaucoma, NICE, SIGN, POAG, COAG, Optic disc, Assessment, Slit lamp, Indirect ophthalmoscopy, OCT, Management, Referral, Volk.

CPD Ref: C-116914

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2026

Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism

The sixth part of the Glaucoma series focuses on accurately evaluating the visual field to identify important signs of glaucoma. 

Topics: Glaucoma, NICE, SIGN, Referral, Threshold, SITA, ZATA, Static, Kinetic, FDT, Supra-threshold.

CPD Ref: C-116915

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2026

Domains: Clinical practice, Professionalism

The seventh part of the Glaucoma series explores national and local refinement and referral pathways and discusses how to make appropriate clinical decisions in managing a glaucoma suspect by considering all investigative findings.

Topics: Glaucoma, NICE, SIGN, WGOS, POAG, COAG, Ocular hypertension, Management, Referral, Repeat measures, Pathway, IOP, Visual field.

CPD Ref: C-116916

CPD Points: 

CPD Type: Non-interactive

Closing Date: 31 December 2026

Domains: Clinical practice, Specialty CPD (IP)

The eighth and final part of the Glaucoma series explores current and future treatments of glaucoma. 

Topics: Glaucoma, NICE, SIGN, POAG, COAG, CAG, Ocular hypertension, Laser treatment, Surgical treatment, Pharmacological treatments, Management, Referral, MIGS, SLT.

CPD Ref: C-116382

CPD Points:

CPD Type: Non-interactive 

Closing Date: 31 December 2026

Domains: Professionalism, Communication

Poor eyesight contributed to 62 road deaths and more than 2,500 casualties between 2014 and 2023 in the UK, prompting government proposals for mandatory eyesight testing for drivers aged 70 and over. In this episode, Michelle speaks to Paramdeep Bilku from the College of Optometrists and Aishah Patel from the Association of Optometrists about the proposed reforms, why they believe further changes are needed, and the challenges of managing situations where patients no longer meet the visual standards for driving.  

Topics: Communication, Confidentiality, Record keeping, Vision standards and driving, Breaking bad news.