Sound Optometry
Sound Optometry is the podcast from Docet that provides high quality continuing professional development (CPD) for fully-qualified UK-GOC-registered optometrists practising in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each month, we’ll be exploring the topics that matter most to us optometrists with case studies and in-depth conversations.
You can gain 1 CPD point by listening to this podcast and completing the exercise on docet.info.
You can gain 1 CPD point by listening to this podcast and completing the exercise on docet.info.
- Update frequency
- every 35 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 51
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
11: Myopia Management – Active not passive
Myopia is thought to affect half of the population by 2050, which is why management from optometrists is required, to potentially reduce the extent of myopic progression in patients. Michelle Hanratt…
00:23:05 |
Tue 15 Jun 2021
10: Keratoconus – Screening, surgery and saving sight
Early keratoconic corneal changes can start even before the age of 10 and those that are at risk are mostly not detected until the condition is moderately advanced. The only way to pick these patient…
00:26:41 |
Tue 18 May 2021
9: Suspicious Discs – When is a disc a disc at risk?
In this episode, we hear about a clinical scenario where a case of idiopathic intracranial hypertension led to severe visual symptoms and bilateral optic disc swelling. Michelle Hanratty then recaps …
00:25:22 |
Tue 20 Apr 2021
8: Cataracts – A tale of two surgeons
In a special edition, optometrist Michelle Hanratty talks to Consultant Ophthalmologist, Arijit Mitra, about his personal experience of developing a unilateral cataract at a relatively young age and …
00:30:55 |
Tue 16 Mar 2021
7: Speaking Up – Putting patients first
What if you witness something that you feel puts patients at risk – an unsafe practice or procedure you’re not happy with? This month optometrist Michelle Hanratty discusses the concepts of Speaking …
00:23:53 |
Tue 16 Feb 2021
6: Medical Retina – Investigations and injections
Conditions of the retina can be genetic or acquired but, even with advanced imaging, it can be challenging for optometrists to decide when people need to be referred.
This month optometrist Michelle…
00:26:57 |
Tue 19 Jan 2021
5: Acute Red Eye – Stay calm and keep it simple
Most cases of acute red eye are due to fairly benign conditions such as conjunctivitis. However, a small proportion are more serious and require urgent treatment. This month, Michelle Hanratty and co…
00:26:49 |
Tue 17 Nov 2020
4: Binocular Vision – The trouble with double
Managing binocular vision is important. Eliminating the differentials requires a good theoretical knowledge so it’s essential to keep that knowledge fresh. This month, Michelle Hanratty speaks with s…
00:26:15 |
Tue 20 Oct 2020
3: Flashes & Floaters – Retinal detachment waiting to happen
Retinal detachment is one of the most common reasons for “Fitness to Practice” complaints to the General Optical Council. This month, Michelle Hanratty is joined by vitreo-retinal surgeon Steve Lash,…
00:24:38 |
Tue 15 Sep 2020
2: Papilloedema – A swell of concern
In 2012, optometrist Honey Rose was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter for failing to detect papilloedema. Although later overturned, this conviction shook the optometry profession. This mont…
00:25:21 |
Tue 14 Jul 2020
1: Ocular Allergies – Relieving the itch
It's hay fever season and Docet launches Sound Optometry with the timely topic of ocular allergies. Michelle Hanratty and Dr Peter Frampton explore the causes of ocular allergies, treating patients i…
00:27:01 |
Tue 16 Jun 2020
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