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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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Driving and visual impairment

Australia based researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Dr Helen Nguyen and Professor Lisa Keay, present the outcomes of recent systematic review which describe the role of visual i...

The ocular sequelae of eyelash and eyebrow fashions

Claire McDonnell explains why keeping up with the latest eyelash and eyebrow fashions might be of relevance to eye care practitioners...

Inherited retinal diseases 2

Sarah Arnold continues her two-part series on inherited retinal disease and how optometrists can provide ongoing support to patients who have received a diagnosis of inherited retinal disease...

Navigating the glare: Identifying modern visual challenges for drivers and spectacle lens solutions

Kevin Gutsell considers the visual challenges faced by modern drivers and discusses some of the available lens designs and coatings...

TFOS Lifestyle Part 3 – Elective medications and procedures

In the latest instalment of our TFOS series, TFOS ambassador Sarah Farrant describes the role elective medications and elective procedures have to play on the integrity of the ocular surface...

Low vision: A quick guide for busy optometrists and dispensing opticians

We invited specialist optometrist, Cirta Tooth, to put together a simple to follow guide for ECPs wishing to improve their offerings for low vision patients...

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