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CET Details
CET Summary
| CET Name : |
So What’s New in Keratoconus? |
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| Target Group : |
Optometrists
Dispensing Opticians
Contact Lens Specialists |
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| Standard of CET : |
New registrant
Returner
Experienced
Expert |
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| Short CET Abstract : |
This lecture presentation will briefly review the signs and symptoms associated with keratoconus as well as current thinking on the risk factors and aetiology. Strategies for detecting, classifying and managing the condition will be offered and the results of recent research studies will be considered. |
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| CET Duration / Length : |
1 Learning Hour |
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| Number Of Points : |
1.00 |
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| Points Type : |
contact_lens |
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| CET Cost : |
Contact the NIOS directly for costs |
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Further Details
| Learning Objectives : |
Delegate attending this lecture will learn:-
1. To understand the signs and symptoms associated with keratoconus.
2. To appreciate current theories relating to the aetiology of the condition.
3. To understand the various options for screening and diagnosis.
4. To consider the current and future options for optometric and ophthalmologic management.
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| Author Short CV(s) : |
Dr Clare O’Donnell BSc(Hons) PhD MCOptom FAAO
Clare O’Donnell graduated with a degree in Optometry from Glasgow and spent several years in optometric practice before taking up a clinical tutorship in Auckland, New Zealand. Clare returned to the UK and completed a PhD on the effects of diabetes on the cornea and contact lens wear. Previous appointments include Clinic Manager at Manchester and she is currently Lecturer in Optometry there. Outside University she is a member of the International Society of Contact Lens Research, the British Universities Committee of Contact Lens Educators. She is a previous recipient of awards including the Dallos Award and the Irving Fatt Memorial Awards of the BCLA.
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Assessment Methods and Facilities
| Modality : |
Lecture |
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| Closing Date (if applicable) : |
29-Jul-2010 |
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| Self-Assessment Method : |
Multiple Choice Questions |
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| Evidence of Completion : |
Simple Signed And Dated Certificate |
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| Feedback Collection Method : |
Course Feedback Sheet |
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| Special Facilities / Equipment : |
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Other Information
| Internal CET Reference : |
NIOS May 10 CL Day |
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| Competencies Covered : |
Ocular Abnormalities for Optometrists
Contact Lenses for Optometrists
Contact Lenses for Dispensing Opticians
Contact Lens Practice |
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| Any Other Information : |
For more information please contact the NIOS directly |
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