The Cataract Assessment Course for Ophthalmic Nurses has been launched for almost a year now. I was delighted to have been supported in the development of the Cataract Assessment Booklet by Scope Ophthalmics. In an extension to that work we have developed a downloadable PDF checklist to help nurses working in these clinics. The complete assessment […]
Welcome to this latest clinical post from optometry-evolution. I was delighted to be joined recently in conversation with a friend and former colleague, Dr Whye-Onn Ho, in discussing how to approach the clinical assessment of a patient with suspected retinal detachment or tear. Dr Ho is a Consultant Ophthalmologist working in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, having spent […]
I’m delighted to announce that the new Online CET Hub on the Optometry-Evolution Website is now up and running! I have been involved in writing and delivering CET for about 10 years now, so this is something I was keen to add to the Optometry-Evolution website. My interest and background is largely in ocular conditions […]
As optometrists we are very familiar with the uses and benefits of topical steroids in a whole variety of situations in order to reduce inflammation. Systemically they are also used in such a wide range conditions, delivered by a variety of different modes. We also realise that the term ‘double-edged’ sword can be applied to […]
I had the pleasure of writing a review article for EyeNews’ February edition on multi-dispiplinary working in glaucoma care provision, and how some of the modern day challenges might be met. Please have a read – this can be accessed by clicking on the link below to read the article on the new Eyenews website. […]
The BMJ has just published a study from EPIC – the Norfolk Eye Study, which is well worth reading for all optometrists and those involved in glaucoma care. The full article is: Glaucoma and interocular pressure EPIC – Norfolk Eye Study: cross sectional study, by Chan et al. This can be read in full by […]
The majority of glaucoma detected nowadays is of the ‘Primary Open Angle’ group or ‘Normal Tension’ group of patients. Most of these are detected through routine eye examinations at community optometry, and then referred to a glaucoma clinic for diagnosis and treatment. There are a few key situations and conditions there is a little bit […]
