The College of Optometrists

has any1 actually visited a factory for occupational optometry? is it worth it?

also has any1 got any revision tips?everytime i sit to do sum i get so lost i dont kno were to begin!

and 1 more thing, has any1 got there reply bak frm the college as to wer theyr doin their exams?

I didnt visit a factory or work place and no one i knew did either during pre-reg yr.

i basically revised from Work and the Eye by Rachel North and learned all the safety symbols and codes parrot fashion. The pass/fail criteria lies in the safety equipment stuff, as far as im aware. The book is set out really well and contains all of the stuff you need to know so just start at the first chapter and read it all!!!!

yes i would like to know revision tips too.... and can someone please tell me is it too late to start revising??? like now?? im getting a tad scared now !! and feel like there is too much to cover!!

never too late to start! there is alot to cover so quicker u start the better. most importantly make a timetable + study everyday.

sophie, u dont have to visit factory but do woteva it takes to help ur learning + understanding... u never know u mite pick up some useful info! definately go to orthoptic clinics regularly

I'm tempted to answer "Yes it's too late to start revising, give up all hope of passing this exam, in fact don't even bother to turn up!" but I'll resist, still it's a bit of a stupid question.

My more serious answer is if you don't start revising now then you will have even less time to try to learn everything you need to know.

Sophie, sit down and have a nice cup of tea, you are getting too stressed!

Make a revision timetable and spend time on the areas of referral criteria, anatomy, referral criteria, tests you undertake in Practice and what information they tell you and oh REFERRAL CRITERIA!!!

Occupational optometry is a subject you do all the time. Assess patients visual requirements, occupational visual standards and the possible need for eye protection from hazards.

OH, and also you could attend refresher courses. Ours have some places left, especially for occupational optom. which is in March. email The pre-reg Course Organisation on prco@btinternet.com for details.

I know this a bit late, but if you haven't already seen it there is an online Occupational Optometry distance learning programme - to access this visit www.docet.info; the link is on the front page.

Kind regards

Alena Crook

CET & DOCET Project Manager