Thea Academy GOC Courses

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

  1. From Diagnosis to Recovery: Advances in Fungal Keratitis Management - Mr. Jeremy Hoffman
  2. Managing Corneal Infections: From Traditional Therapies to Emerging Strategies – Mr Stephen Kaye

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0.5

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

  1. Corneal Melts: Insights into Aetiology, Diagnosis and Treatment - Mr. Martin Watson
  2. Chemical Corneal Injuries: Assessment and Management - Mr. Johnson Neo

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1

Date Added: 1 May 2025
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A presentation from the Thea Birmingham Corneal Meeting 2025. 

From Bench to Bedside: Advances in Dry Eye Research and Therapeutics - Dr. Rohit Shetty

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0.5

Date Added: 1 May 2025
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A presentation from the Thea Birmingham Corneal Meeting 2025. 

Allergic Eye Disease Demystified: Pathophysiology and Practical Management - Ms Bita Manzouri

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0.5

Date Added: 1 May 2025
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This course, delivered by Nishani Amerasinghe, explores the different types of glaucoma surgery and factors that can influence successful outcomes. It is designed to support your knowledge on glaucoma surgery.

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0.5

Date Added: 1 May 2025
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This course, delivered by Meena Puar, explores what we know and don’t know about Demodex mites, and their role in blepharitis and ocular discomfort. It is designed to help you understand how to identify and treat them.

Speciality CPD: AS/SP/IP Optometrist   Clinical Practice   Communication

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

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This course, delivered by Stephanie Gallard, explores periorbital skin. It is designed to help practitioners become more confident in diagnosing and managing eyelid conditions in primary care.

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1

Date Added: 1 January 2025
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This course, delivered by Dr Louise Price and Polly Dulley, explores menopause as a systemic condition. It is designed to help you understand how menopause, and associated hormonal changes, are related to biological changes that affect the eyes.

Communication   Clinical Practice   Speciality CPD: AS/SP/IP Optometrist

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Optometrists  Speciality Optometrists: AS/SP/IP

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1

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This course, delivered by Professor Stephen Kaye, discusses microbial keratitis and cicatrising conjunctival disease. It is designed to help you understand its treatment and management.


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Optometrists  Speciality Optometrists: AS/SP/IP

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1

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This course, delivered by Austin McCormick, explores the affects that cosmetic procedures, such as false eyelashes and permanent makeup, can have on the eyes. It is designed to help you understand more about the complications that can arise and how to manage them.

Clinical Practice   Communication

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Optometrists  Dispensing Opticians   Contact Lens Opticians

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1

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This course explores practical information about our mydriatic insert, Mydriasert. It is designed to help anyone who needs to insert or remove Mydriasert.

Speciality CPD: Contact Lens Optician   Clinical Practice   Communication    Professionalism

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

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1

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This lecture is a recording of a webinar that was delivered live by Dr Keyur Patel. This session discusses the types, presentation and management of ocular allergic conditions.

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1

Date Added: 1 May 2025
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This course, delivered by Johnson Yan Ning Neo, discusses the TFOS DEWS II report and why it matters, specifically exploring the relationship between ocular surface inflammation and dry eye disease. It is designed to offer a practical guide to aid clinical practice.

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1

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This course, delivered by Polly Dulley, explores identifying, diagnosing, and managing common eyelid and external eye conditions in children including conjunctivitis, blepharitis, and dry eye disease. It is designed to help you examine young children and understand key considerations for therapeutic treatment.

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1

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This course, delivered by Professor Parwez Hossain, explores how autoimmune diseases can adversely affect the ocular surface and tear film, how to examine the eye and interpret the findings. It is designed to show you how to avoid potential pitfalls and manage patients. 

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0.5

Date Added: 1 May 2025
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This session is a recording of a webinar delivered in September 2025. This CPD lecture provides a deeper understanding of the latest TFOS DEWS III Reports published in 2025, taking a deep dive into the revised definition of dry eye disease, the evidence-based diagnostic methodology and management strategies based on type and severity of disease. It builds on the conclusions of the TFOS DEWS II Reports of 2017 building in newer technologies for diagnosis and management. This session is suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians as these registrants will be in prime position to detect and advise patients on such matters.
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1

Date Added: 1 November 2025
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This lecture is a recording of a webinar that was delivered live by Ms Jay Vasani. This session focuses on The Eye Care Support Pathway which is a framework designed to integrate non-clinical support into existing eye care pathways to ensure a seamless and holistic approach to eye care.

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1

Date Added: 14 July 2025
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This lecture provides an understanding of eyelid anatomy including age related changes and aesthetic periocular rejuvenation options, both surgical and non-surgical. It looks at complications that can arise including the implications of cosmetic use of ophthalmic drops. The session ends by looking at blepharoplasty surgery including techniques, referral indications and the importance of managing the ocular surface pre- and post-surgery.
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1.0

Date Added: 14 July 2025
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This course, delivered by Saaeha Rauz, discusses the use of serum eye drops in external eye disease and the problem with Meibomian Glands. It is designed to help you  understand eligibility criteria for serum eye drops in patients with severe ocular disease.Professionalism

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Optometrists  Speciality Optometrists: AS/SP/IP

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1

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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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