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The routine eye examination or sight test

WEBWhen conducting a sight test, which is defined in law, 19 you must perform an internal and external examination and carry out such additional examinations as appear to be …

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Conducting the eye examination or sight test

WEBYou must conduct an adequate assessment for the purposes of the optical consultation 22.This should normally include: asking for and accurately recording:

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The role of your optometrist

WEBThere’s so much more to what this eye specialist can do for you, from examining the health of your eye to detecting general health issues. You may have …

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Mental health and optometrists: coming out of the dark

WEBMental health and optometrists: coming out of the dark. The COVID-19 pandemic means optometrists are facing extremely stressful situations. Kathy Oxtoby explores the range …

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Post-operative cataract care

WEB2. Post-operative care plans must be clearly communicated to patients at the initial appointment. Patients must have a clear route for advice and assessment for …

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National Eye Health Week 2022

WEBNational Eye Health Week 2022. This year's National Eye Health Week will take place from 19 to 25 September 2022, promoting the importance of good eye health …

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Advancing our health: prevention in the 2020s

WEBThis scheme allows optical practitioners to offer a range of health-related advice, including alcohol screening, weight management and smoking cessation, as well …

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Browse all our online CPD courses

WEBConsultation skills. This online course helps you practise a range of communication skills that are required for patient consultations, including listening, involving patients in …

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Handling eye health in those with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

WEBThe first descriptions of a condition characterised by laxity and fragility of the skin and hyperextensibility of the joints were made at the end of the nineteenth century (Parapia …

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College publishes new guidance and evidence review on …

WEBCollege publishes new guidance and evidence review on myopia management. We have reviewed the evidence available and produced new guidance to …

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Examining younger children

WEBYou should take steps to protect yourself against unfounded allegations of inappropriate conduct or assault. These may result from children becoming distressed or …

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Guidance to support optometrists' expanding scope of practice: …

WEBYou must ensure your work setting has appropriate clinical governance structures in place to deliver the procedure or activity. This includes ensuring …

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Conjunctivitis (viral, non-herpetic)

WEBClick here to read the latest clinical management guidelines for viral, non-herpetic conjunctivitis. Discover causes, symptoms & treatments plus the latest optometry …

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Joint statement on our vision for safe and sustainable patient eye …

WEBFor patients already in the hospital eye service (HES): Ophthalmology leads in the HES should continue to use risk stratification (into low/medium/high risk of harm) …

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The gut – eye axis: can our intestines influence our eye health

WEBOur Director of Research, Mike Bowen, looks at the correlation between gut health and eye health. Over the last 10-15 years there has been increasing interest in …

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Designing glaucoma care pathways using GLAUC-STRAT-FAST

WEBThe College of Optometrists and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists have developed the following guidance in response to the National Institute for Health and Care …

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Blue blocking spectacle lenses

WEBThe College recommends: If optometrists are selling blue-blocking spectacle lenses, they should make their patients aware that there is no strong evidence that blue-blocking …

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Examining patients who work with display screen equipment or …

WEBYou must only prescribe optical devices or tints if these are clinically justified and in the best interests of the patient, 117 taking into account the patient’s views. 118 The best …

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Vision screening provision in children aged 4-5 years in England

WEB2 Executive Summary The UK National Screening Committee recommends orthoptic-led screening for reduced vision for all 4-5-year old children …

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