Clinical files: Can I use an AI Large Language Model (LLM), such as ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude, to help draft referral letters, translate clinical advice and support diagnosis?

Clinical files: A 65-year-old patient is asymptomatic but has mild-to-moderate nuclear sclerotic cataract in each eye. Should I shorten their recall interval given that the cataract is likely to progress?

Clinical files: What advice would you give a patient who has purchased their contact lenses online and would like help to learn how to insert and remove them.

Clinical files: What advice would you give a patient using GLP-1s for weight loss who is concerned about the risks to their vision?

Clinical files: Can I sell topical chloramphenicol eye drops as prophylaxis?

Clinical files: I'm not sure if my practice can accommodate someone in a wheelchair. What should I do?

Clinical files: What should I do if I'm not able to fully complete a sight test during a home visit?

Clinical files: A patient has come into the practice and has asked to have their records deleted. I was the last optometrist to see them, can I do this?

Clinical files: A patient has lost their only pair of glasses. Can I make up a new pair of glasses if the prescription is expired?

Clinical files: A patient has asked me to perform another Esterman for a second opinion after the DVLA told them that their visual field result didn’t meet the driving standards. Can I do this?

Clinical files: What should you do if you witness sexual harassment in clinical practice?

Clinical files: When should you refer a patient with epiretinal membrane for surgery?