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Optician's comprehensive CPD coverage – including monthly interactive CPD - ensures that all GOC registered practitioners (optometrists, contact lens opticians, dispensing opticians and therapeutic optometrists) may achieve their full three-year cycle requirement in all competencies through a unique and unrivalled distance learning platform.

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Clinical applications of spectacle magnification: The ‘Thick’ Lens Model

Dr Amit Jinabhai examines the impact of spectacle magnification for thick lenses and the impact of vertex distance and lens form in a selection of case scenarios ...

Crab claw! - Is it inferior keratoconus or pellucid marginal corneal degeneration?

Dr Obinwanne Chukwuemeka Junior explores the prognosis, presentation and outcomes that differentiate inferior keratoconus from pellucid marginal corneal degeneration...

OCT masterclass 3: Basic interpretation of the B-scan

Jason Higginbotham continues his series of articles to help ECPs make the most of their OCT machines. In this installment, Jason walks us through interpreting the B-Scan...

Supporting language development in children with vision impairment

Cirta Tooth explains the significant role of vision in language development and how eye care professionals can support children with language and literacy development when they have a vision impairmen...

Safeguarding 1: Children

In his first CPD article for Optician, optometrist and safeguarding lead Usman Rasul introduces the topic of child safeguarding and outlines optical practitioners’ responsibilities...

The convenient truth: How moving beyond patient need improves patient choice and care

In his second article relating to communication in ophthalmic dispensing, Daniel Read explains how informed choice is essential in order to obtain valid consent...

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