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Is there a topic you're particularly interested in? Browse the courses below to find the latest education materials relating to therapy areas, past webinars, and events.

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BCM 2025 Video 1 Management of Corneal Infections

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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0.5

Date Added: 1 May 2025

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BCM 2025 Video 2 Assessment and Management of Corneal Melts and Injuries

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.

CPD Points:

1

Date Added: 1 May 2025

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BCM 2025 Video 3 Advances in Dry Eye Research & Therapeutics

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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0.5

Date Added: 1 May 2025

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BCM 2025 Video 5 Allergic Eye Disease Demystified

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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0.5

Date Added: 1 May 2025

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Can We Make Glaucoma Surgery Even More Successful

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.

CPD Points:

0.5

Date Added: 1 May 2025

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Demodex - An Update

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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1

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It’s No Skin off My Eye – Dermatology Made Easy for Eye Care Practitioners

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.

CPD Points:

1

Date Added: 1 January 2025

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Let's Talk Menopause - Understanding the Impact for your Patients

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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1

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Microbial Keratitis & Cicatrising Conjunctival disease

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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1

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Modern Perils for the eyelids

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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1

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Mydriasert® Training Module

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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1

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Scratching the Itch: Mastering Ocular Allergies

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.

CPD Points:

1

Date Added: 1 May 2025

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Taming the Flames - Exploring the relationship between ocular surface inflammation and dry eye

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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1

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Tears & Tantrums

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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1

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Tears of Trouble: Autoimmune Disease & Dry Eye

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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0.5

Date Added: 1 May 2025

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The Dry Eye Trilogy: What’s New with the Latest TFOS DEWS III Findings?

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.

CPD Points:

1

Date Added: 1 November 2025

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The ECLO (Eye Care Liaison Officer) Advantage: Bridging Gaps in the Eye Care Support Pathway

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.

CPD Points:

1

Date Added: 14 July 2025

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The Good The Bad The Ugly: Navigating Dermatology, Oculoplastics & Aesthetics

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.

CPD Points:

1.0

Date Added: 14 July 2025

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The Use of Serum Eye Drops & The Problem with Meibomian Glands

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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1

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Théa Academy Library

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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