Essential resource for members containing prescribing information on drugs currently available to treat eye conditions.
Information on the diagnosis and treatment of 60 various eye conditions that present in practice.
Additional guidance and useful links for members with an independent prescribing qualification.
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists works with the UK Ophthalmic Pharmacy Group to provide a list of drug shortages on their website.
Members with an independent prescribing qualification can create private prescriptions in their My College area.
Advice in our Guidance for Professional Practice.
We often run dedicated therapeutics online peer reviews, which are open to IP qualified members. Check our events listings for the latest peer reviews.
If you are a College member studying for your IP qualification, access your online logbook in your My College area.
This updated course covers a range of IP cases and therapeutics competencies: Options, Professional and Share decision making.
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Primary care optometrists are moving beyond sight tests into delivering therapeutic eye care services and becoming the first port of call for eye health, writes Dr Paramdeep Bilkhu MCOptom.
Where optometry professionals come together for practical learning, CPD and fresh insight.
Podcast: Dr Paramdeep Singh Bilkhu MCOptom talks about why allergic conjunctivitis is likely to be underdiagnosed; how to choose the best medication for your patients; and much more.
A message from Clinical Editor Kieran Loft MCOptom
We speak to Professor John Lawrenson FCOptom about his role authoring and reviewing the College’s Clinical Management Guidelines.
Which elements are key to the process of shared decision-making between clinician and patient? Georgina Wintersgill reports.
Léa Surugue looks at the dynamic expansion of next-generation artificial tears, and asks what other tailored products are emerging.
Georgina Wintersgill asks what optometrists should consider when seeing pregnant women.
Anna Scott asks why so many optometrists are opting for a portfolio career.
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