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This recorded webinar lecture examines the epidemiology, presentation, diagnosis, management and long term outlook for eye allergic disease of all severities.

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Clinical files: Can I prescribe medicines for intravitreal injection for the management of wet AMD patients?

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Adrian O’Dowd considers what optometrists should bear in mind when prescribing treatments that may have serious side effects.

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An online dedicated therapeutics peer review session for College members who are qualified independent prescribers or studying for an IP qualification.

Independent prescribing

Optometrists with an independent prescribing (IP) qualification are able to clinically assess a patient, establish a diagnosis, determine the clinical management required and prescribe where necessary.

Adrian O’Dowd considers what optometrists should bear in mind when prescribing treatments that may have serious side effects.

Acting with honesty and integrity to maintain public trust and confidence in the profession is vital, but as optometry evolves and professionals take on more diverse roles than ever, lines may become blurred. Helen Gilbert investigates how to safeguard against conflicts of interest.

An online dedicated therapeutics peer review session for College members who are qualified independent prescribers or studying for an IP qualification.

An online dedicated therapeutics peer review session for College members who are qualified independent prescribers or studying for an IP qualification.

The College of Optometrists is calling on the next Westminster government to establish optometrists as the first port of call for anyone with an eye care issue.

Clinical files: Can I prescribe medicines for intravitreal injection for the management of wet AMD patients?

Jane Veys MCOptom on reducing the tears and fears of our patients