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Daniel Hardiman-McCartney MBE FCOptom on why vision impairment has become a risk factor for dementia and how addressing vision problems could help prevent or delay its onset.

Daniel Hardiman-McCartney FCOptom, Clinical Adviser for the College, on the vital importance of handheld instruments in the eye examination.

There are plenty of evidence-based resources to draw on, writes Dr Paramdeep Bilkhu MCOptom, Clinical Adviser for the College.

Dr Paramdeep Bilkhu MCOptom, Clinical Adviser for the College, on the scope of practice and eye care services in optometry practices.

Amid the upheaval caused by COVID-19, Dr Susan Blakeney FCOptom, the College’s Clinical Adviser, asks if one of the unexpected consequences of the crisis could be positive clinical change.

Beware the pitfalls of assumption, says College Clinical Adviser Susan Blakeney FCOptom.

Denise Voon MCOptom, Clinical Adviser for the College, on responding to patients and colleagues with compassionate leadership.

It has been over 15 years since prescribing rights were granted to optometrists, writes Dr Paramdeep Bilkhu MCOptom, Clinical Adviser for the College. How has this affected clinical practice and patient outcomes?

Doing the best for your patients isn’t the same as just following procedures, writes Dr Susan Blakeney FCOptom, Clinical Adviser for the College.

Complaints are inevitable, but the College's Clinical Adviser Dr Susan Blakeney FCOptom offers advice on how to defuse them.

Daniel Hardiman-McCartney FCOptom, Clinical Adviser for the College, on the vital importance of professional judgement.

Daniel Hardiman-McCartney FCOptom, Clinical Adviser for the College, on how optometrists should attend to their health and mental wellbeing.

The College’s Clinical Adviser, Susan Blakeney FCOptom, looks back at how technology – guided by sensible clinical judgement – has been used to improve optometric practice over the decades.

Asking patients what they want, videoing consultations and customer service. The College’s Clinical Adviser Dr Susan Blakeney FCOptom provides some food for thought.

As the current CPD cycle ends, Denise Voon MCOptom lists the best opportunities to earn points and bring lifelong learning into practice.

Clinical Adviser for the College Daniel Hardiman-McCartney FCOptom on how to ensure a sustainable optometry workforce.

Dr Paramdeep Bilkhu MCOptom, Clinical Adviser for the College, on why PPE should remain on the front line of optometric practice.

The College’s Clinical Adviser Dr Susan Blakeney FCOptom on defensive practice gone mad, and how to manage patients who buy lenses online.

Daniel Hardiman-McCartney MBE FCOptom on how artificial intelligence will reshape the role of optometrists and ophthalmologists –but not take away their jobs.

Clinical Adviser for the College Daniel Hardiman-McCartney FCOptom on the epidemic of fake news that has accompanied COVID-19.

Daniel Hardiman-McCartney FCOptom, Clinical Adviser for the College, on delegation, supervision and clinical leadership.

Daniel Hardiman-McCartney MBE FCOptom, Clinical Adviser for the College, on the vital importance of effective communication, both with colleagues and with the people we serve.

Daniel Hardiman-McCartney on harnessing the momentum generated in response to the pandemic.

The College’s Clinical Adviser Dr Susan Blakeney FCOptom on the lessons learned from a case of quadrantopia.

The College’s Clinical Adviser Dr Susan Blakeney FCOptom deals with anonymous enquiries and her favoured order of routine tests.