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Optometry in Practice is the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) journal of the College of Optometrists in the UK.
Optometry in Practice is now available both online and in hardcopy to overseas College members and to UK and overseas non-members. College of Optometrists UK members will still have full access through their College membership.
CPD/CET Available
UK
Volume 13 Issue 1 is now out. There are 8 CET points available. Click here for details
Australia
Optometrists registered with the Optometry Board of Australia (OBA) can gain continuing professional development points by reading any of the six available articles and taking the tests.
New Zealand
Optometrists registered with the New Zealand Association of Optometrists can gain 1.5 clinical diagnostic (CD) points by reading the article on Uveitis and taking the test. Also 1 general point each for Signs of stroke in the retina and Autoimmune disease for optometrists
Ireland
The Association of Optometrists Ireland (AOI) has awarded 1 CPD point for every Optometry in Practice article accompanied by a multiple choice quiz. To gain the point optometrists must read the article and pass the quiz. Volume 13 Issue 1 is now out. Click here for details
Latest Articles: Volume 13 Issue 1
The uses of colour in optometric practice to ameliorate symptoms of visual stress
This paper attempts to provide a balanced view of the current evidence concerning the use of coloured spectacle lenses.
Signs of stroke in the retina
A number of factors can lead to an increased risk of stroke. This paper reviews the risk factors for stroke that can be viewed on retinal examination.
Autoimmune disease for optometrists
This article provides a review of the basic understanding of autoimmunity and its relevance to autoimmune disease. Its main remit is to describe some of the common autoimmune diseases which will present to a community optometric practice and discuss their underlying pathogenesis. Modern approaches to treatment are also reviewed.
Optometry - a comfortable job for life: a review
The purpose of this paper is to review what is currently known about ophthalmic work-related discomfort and to offer practical tips for optometrists to help reduce the risk of discomfort for themselves and others in the workplace.
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