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 recorded webinar lecture examines the epidemiology, presentation, diagnosis, management and long term outlook for eye allergic disease of all severities.
Clinical files: Is it appropriate for me to treat steroid-related rises in IOP where the steroid was originally used for managing anterior uveitis, even though I do not have any additional glaucoma qualifications?
Jane Veys MCOptom on reducing the tears and fears of our patients
Welcome to the UK's leading optometry conference!
This session will help qualified independent prescribers or those already studying for an IP qualification to improve their standards of patient care.
This talk will cover the framework for clinical leadership and how it applies to day-to-day clinical practice.
Join experienced IP optometrists from across the UK who will discuss the importance of IP in primary and secondary eye care services.
Clinical files: When prescribing, supplying, or administering medications, should I always ask female patients whether they are pregnant?
Kathy Oxtoby looks at the intended and adverse effects of corticosteroids, the common concerns patients have, and how to manage a steroid response.
Clinical files: Can I prescribe and supply cyclopentolate to patients affected by uveitis?
Improve your skills and knowledge in diagnosis and patient management on this online CPD course for independent prescribing optometrists.