Théa Academy categories and courses

Here you will find the latest courses from Théa Academy to support your continued professional development in eye care and education across a variety of topics therapy areas including the latest surgical best practices.

Please select the CPD course category that is relevant and of most interest to you. GOC, GMC, GPhC, NMC, Clinical and Professional and Managerial, courses have all been developed as e-learning modules to support CPD as well as allowing you to catch up on webinar sessions, recent training courses, and any events delivered by Théa that you may have missed.

You can also view all course by specific areas of interest by using the tag menu on the right-hand side of the screen.

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This webinar presentation will focus on the effects of BAK (benzalkonium chloride) on trabecular meshwork and explores options to address the side effects.

Clinical Practice   Speciality CPD: Contact Lens Optician

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Optometrists  Speciality Optometrists: AS/SP/IP

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A series of 2 presentations from the Thea Birmingham Corneal Meeting 2025 

  1. Key Topics in Paediatric Cornea Transplantation - Mr. Ankur Barua
  2. Restoring Clarity: Techniques and Trends in Ocular Surface Reconstruction - Mr. Sajjad Ahmad

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Date Added: 1 May 2025
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A series of 2 presentations from the Thea Birmingham Corneal Meeting 2025.

  1. Innovations in Endothelial Keratoplasty: DSAEK, DMEK and Beyond - Mr. Nizar Din
  2. When Cornea & Glaucoma Meet - Clinical & Surgical Pearls - Professor Pete Shah

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Date Added: 1 May 2025
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A presentation on Complex Corneal Conundrums from Moorfields International Corneal and Cataract Symposium 2023.

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A presentation on Trauma in Cataract, to Nanophthalmos and Keratoconus from the Moorfields International Corneal and Cataract Symposium 2023.


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A presentation on 'Challenging Cataracts and Optimising Visual Outcomes' from the Moorfields International Corneal and Cataract Symposium 2023.

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An update on Keratoconus, Corneal Vessels, IOL Exchange and Training Simulations for Cataract Surgery from the Moorfields International Corneal and Cataract Symposium 2023.

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A series of 3 presentations from the Moorfields International Corneal and Cataract Symposium 2022.

  1. Artificial Intelligence in Cornea, Cataract and Refractive.
  2. Influence of surgeon learning on corneal transplant outcome.
  3. The Osteo-Odonto-Keratoprosthesis (OOKP) Service at Moorfields Eye Hospital.

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A series of 3 presentations from the Moorfields International Corneal and Cataract Symposium 2022.

  1. Update in paediatric cataract surgery.
  2. New advances in diagnosis and antimicrobial management of ocular infections.
  3. Premium lenses in cataract and refractive lens exchange surgery.

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A presentation on Fungal Keratitis from the Moorfields International Corneal and Cataract Symposium 2022.

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A series of 2 presentations from the Moorfields International Corneal and Cataract Symposium 2022.

  1. Toric IOL’s.
  2. Cataract surgery in the presence of retinal pathology.

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A series of 3 presentations from the Moorfields International Corneal and Cataract Symposium 2022.

  1. Cataract surgery in the glaucoma patient. Preserve the nerve.
  2. Hypotony following cataract surgery.
  3. Refractive surgery - before and after cataract surgery.

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A series of 2 presentations from the Thea Birmingham Corneal Meeting 2024.

1. Conjunctival Pathological Cases, Glaucoma 

2. Conjunctival Pathological Cases, Cornea

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A series of 2 presentations from the Thea Birmingham Corneal Meeting 2024.

1. Management of Keratoconus 

2. Corneal Trauma

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A series of 2 presentations from the Thea Birmingham Corneal Meeting 2024.

1. Managing Corneal Astigmatism 

2. Anterior Segment Surgery Safety Considerations


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A series of 2 presentations from the Thea Birmingham Corneal Meeting 2024.

1. Refractive Surgery Techniques 

2. Immunosuppression in Corneal Disease

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This module builds context and knowledge and highlights the skills required for successful patient interactions, leading to enhanced positive, professional communications and successful patient outcomes.

Communication

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Optometrists  Speciality Optometrists: AS/SP/IP  Dispensing Opticians   Contact Lens Opticians

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Date Added: 6 January 2022
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This module builds explores the concept of creating the conditions for the patient that convey they matter, and implementing changes that can enhance this.

Communication

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Optometrists  Speciality Optometrists: AS/SP/IP  Dispensing Opticians   Contact Lens Opticians

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Date Added: 6 January 2022
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This session is designed to invite delegates to explore the concept of empathetic listening, namely 'seek first to understand, then be understood'.

Communication

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Optometrists  Speciality Optometrists: AS/SP/IP  Dispensing Opticians   Contact Lens Opticians

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Date Added: 6 January 2022
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This session is designed to explore the concepts of 'information' and 'straight talking with a warm heart.'

Communication

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Optometrists  Speciality Optometrists: AS/SP/IP  Dispensing Opticians   Contact Lens Opticians

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Date Added: 6 January 2022
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This session is designed to explore the various types of Non Verbal Communication; how Non Verbal communication can help verbal communication; and how you welcome patients and how you leave them feeling.

Communication

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Optometrists  Speciality Optometrists: AS/SP/IP  Dispensing Opticians   Contact Lens Opticians

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Date Added: 6 January 2022
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This session looks at the definition of stress and stress management, and directs learners to identify personal symptoms of stress and and relievers, how these affect both clinicians and patients, and actions to take where appropriate.

Communication

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Optometrists  Speciality Optometrists: AS/SP/IP  Dispensing Opticians   Contact Lens Opticians

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Date Added: 6 January 2022
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This is part of a series of 7 communication training programme modules. This is Module 7 and this session is designed to explore the concept of emotional control and the effectiveness of communication.

Communication

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Optometrists  Speciality Optometrists: AS/SP/IP  Dispensing Opticians   Contact Lens Opticians

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Date Added: 6 January 2022
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This course includes two recorded lectures from the Birmingham Corneal Meeting in 2025. The first covers the prevalence, risk factors, presentation and management of fungal keratitis, delivered by Jeremy Hoffman, while the second discusses the microbial profile of microbial keratitis, delivered by Stephen Kaye. Registrants will learn how to formulate effective treatment plans for microbial keratitis, as well as understanding the risk factors, presentation and management.

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Date Added: 1 May 2025
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This video comprises of two recorded lectures from the Birmingham Corneal Meeting in 2025, covering diagnosis and management of corneal melts, as well as assessment and management of chemical injuries to the anterior eye. This is useful for optometrists who may encounter patients with such conditions, and need to be aware of the various therapeutic and surgical approaches that can be taken.
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Date Added: 1 May 2025
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This course is taken from a recorded lecture delivered at the Birmingham Corneal Meeting in 2025. Delivered by Professor Rohit Shetty, the course helps to understand the basic immunology of ocular surface inflammation and its role in dry eye disease. It will also look at the role of different drugs and ingredients in managing ocular surface inflammation.
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Date Added: 1 May 2025
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This presentation is taken from the Birmingham Corneal Meeting in 2025, providing useful information for optometrists who may need to further understand the investigation, presentation and management of allergic eye disease. The course discusses symptoms, diagnosis and management of allergic eye disease, including treatment algorithms for prescribing decisions.
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Date Added: 1 May 2025
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This lecture is a recording of a live webinar delivered by Nishani Amerasinghe. The webinar discuss the importance of ocular surface disease on inducing ocular inflammation, and how this may impact surgical planning and outcomes. Participants will be able to identify the different types of glaucoma surgery and factors that can influence successful outcomes.
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Date Added: 1 May 2025
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Delivered by Meena Puar, this lecture covers a number of learning outcomes including identifying the nature and signs of demodex infestation through slit lamp techniques. It will also provide an understanding of evidence base for current treatment in regards to safety and efficacy, and improve communication with patients on a potentially emotive topic. 
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This recording of a webinar delivered by Stephanie Gallard provides an overview of common peri-orbital skin problems, offering diagnostic tips, management strategies and early warning signs of worrying lesions. The webinar also provides key information on eyelid skin anatomy, eyelid infections, eyelid allergies and eyelid anomalies, allowing eye care practitioners to be more confident in diagnosing and managing these conditions.
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Date Added: 1 January 2025
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Delivered by GP Louise Price and optometrist Polly Dulley, this webinar looks in more detail at how hormonal changes and biological changes can affect the eyes. The course will offer knowledge on hormonal effects on the eyes and medication for the menopause, including possible ocular side effects. This will also allow practitioners to be more confident yet sensitive in their approach to patients.
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Taken from the Birmingham Corneal Meeting in 2021, the two talks in this recording will cover the diagnosis and management of microbial keratitis, as well as providing a detailed examination and investigations for the diagnosis and management of cicatrising conjunctival disease. This will help participants understand the typical pathology and longer-term treatment, as well as the importance of communication.
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This course will cover an understanding of the cosmetic procedures used across eyelids and eyelashes and the complications that may arise. It also provides more knowledge on the use of a slip lamp to examine these areas, in order to understand any consequences of both surgical and non-surgical procedures in the periocular region. This can include eyelash extensions, eyelash tinting and eyelid tattooing.
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This training module supports those who use Théa’s mydriatic insert, Mydriasert. Including a video, brochure and infographic, there is practical information on how to use Mydriasert and how to correctly insert and remove it. Even if you’ve already received practical training on this, the course is still beneficial to help review and refresh your knowledge.

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Delivered by Dr Keyur Patel, this CPD course discusses the types, presentation and management of ocular allergic conditions. It will enable registrants to recognise the symptoms and diagnose or manage the conditions, based on up-to-date research. It can also help those involved to make appropriate prescribing decisions for patients.

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Date Added: 1 May 2025
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This lecture is designed to help participants keep their knowledge and skills up to date on the topic of dry eye disease, and the impact of inflammation. It offers a practical guide on diagnosing dry eye disease, with management and treatment strategies while also focusing on the options to control ocular surface inflammation.

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This course is designed to help keep knowledge and skills up to date across identifying, diagnosing and management common eyelid and external eye conditions in children. This will allow participants to be able to communicate effectively with both children and parents, and how to provide effective care and treatment across conditions such as conjunctivitis, blepharitis and dry eye.
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Delivered by Professor Parwez Hossain, this lecture looks specifically at how autoimmune disease can affect the ocular surface and tear film. It will provide key information on how to examine the eye and interpret the findings to avoid pitfalls, as well as looking at aqueous deficiency dry eye associated with Sjogren disease and management of the ocular surface.
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Date Added: 1 May 2025
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This course takes into account the latest TFOS DEWS III report and offers key insights into the definition and classification of dry eye conditions, and current best practice related to the diagnostic methodology. It also offers updates to the management of dry eye conditions based on current best practices found in the report.
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Date Added: 1 November 2025
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Delivered by Jay Vasani, this webinar will allow participants to understand the role of the Eye Care Liaison Officer and the Eye Care Support Pathway, with the aim of fostering collaboration between eye care providers and integrating non-clinical support into existing pathways for patients. This can help to ensure patients are at the heart of decisions, with humanity and kindness at the centre.

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Date Added: 14 July 2025
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Delivered by Elizabeth Hawkes, this webinar will equip registrants with the necessary knowledge on upper and lower eyelid anatomy and some of the aesthetic periocular rejuvenation options available. This will also include information on blepharoplasty surgery and management of the ocular surface both pre- and post-blepharoplasty surgery.

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Date Added: 14 July 2025
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Taken from the Birmingham Corneal Meeting in 2021, this course will cover an evidence-based approach to the management of MGD and understanding the use of serum eye drops in external disease. Furthermore, the course will provide an understanding of the risk factors of pathophysiology of MGD and the most useful signs to look for, providing a management strategy for MGD and dry eye.
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How do you tell the difference between dry eye products and is there any evidence that some are better than others? Learn about the latest guidance.

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Ophthalmology and Eye Care E-Books

Discover our collection of books on eye care and best practices here, including a selection of resources across different eye care topics including dry eye, glaucoma, retina, visual fields and OCT. These clinical handbooks are helpful for anyone looking to further their knowledge in key areas of eye care.

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Meet the Expert

Our resources in this section are designed to bring you closer to experts in eye care, offering insights into careers, best practices and understanding how fellow clinicians manage eye conditions.

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