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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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Ophthalmia neonatorum

WebEvidence base *GRADE: Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (see www.gradeworkinggroup.org). Sources of evidence. Darling EK, …

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What is an optometrist

WebWhat is an optometrist? Previously known as ophthalmic opticians, optometrists are trained to examine the eyes to detect defects in vision, signs of injury, ocular diseases or …

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Infection control

WebAntiseptic agents are effective in reducing both transient and resident microorganisms. Chlorhexidine (4%) preparations have a residual effect against transient organisms …

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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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College supporting National Eye Health Week 2023

WebCollege supporting National Eye Health Week 2023. This year's National Eye Health Week will take place from 18 to 24 September 2023, promoting the …

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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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College publishes new guidance and evidence review on myopia …

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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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 appropriate …

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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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Trauma (penetrating)

WebClick here to read the latest clinical management guidelines for penetrating trauma. Discover causes, symptoms & treatments plus the latest optometry evidence. The CMGs are …

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Herpes Simplex Keratitis (HSK)

WebHerpes Simplex keratitis (HSK) is the most common ocular manifestation of HSV ocular infections (incidence 24 per 100,000 population) and is a leading cause of corneal …

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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) and …

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Protecting patients, colleagues and others from harm

WebBritish Medical Association. Raising concerns [Accessed 1 Nov 2023]. Care Quality Commission. Raising a concern with CQC. A quick guide for health and care staff about …

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Glaucoma (chronic open angle) (COAG)

WebChronic Open Angle Glaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy associated with a loss of retinal ganglion cells and their axons. The anterior chamber angle is open and there is no …

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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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TCOO Winter Eye Health A2 2020 2

WebLOOKING AT SOMETHING 20 FT AWAY, FOR 20 SECONDS, EVERY 20 MINUTES. MINIMISING ANY DISTRACTING REFLECTIONS IN YOUR SCREEN, E.G. WINDOWS. …

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