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1 Learning Objectives and Competencies for the AOP education programme at 100% Optical Designed and delivered by the AOP, the world leading education programme offers optical professionals the opportunity to gain their invaluable CET points, across the various learning hubs over the three days. The 100% Optical 2018 show combines keynote speakers and discussion-based sessions, suitable for the entire practice team.

2 Location Time Title Pg. Main Stage 10:30 Commissioning the future: 3 Main Stage 11:30 Refractive surgery in 2018: The state of 3 Main Stage 12:45 Will you be one of the visionaries 3 Main Stage 13:45 To refer or not to refer? That is the 3 Main Stage 15:00 The role of the optometrist in dyslexia 4 Main Stage 16:00 Dry AMD - through the eyes of the 4 Main Stage 17:00 Innovative ocular surface disease 4 AOP Lounge 10:30 & 14:15 AOP peer discussion 5 AOP Lounge 11:45 Peer discussion contact lenses 5 AOP Lounge 13:00 Peer discussion - the locum perspective 5 AOP Lounge 16:45 Creating healthy, low-stress workplaces 6 Future Practice 10:45 Canadian Optometry it s not all maple 6 Future practice 11:45 OCT live: peer discussion 6 Future practice Future proofing Independent opticians 6 Future Practice 13:45 There s no I in myopia 7 Future practice 14:45 The future of commissioning eyecare 7 Future practice 15:45 Does independent practice have a 7 Future Practice 16:45 The future is in your hands 7 Optical Academy 11:30 Modern Lenses - a problem solving 8 Optical Academy 13:00 OCT can be as easy as one two three 8 Optical Academy 14:00 Artificial intelligence in ophthalmology 8 Optical Academy 16:00 Out of the corner of your eye 9 Dispensing W/shop 10:30 Peer discussion: dispensing cases 9 Dispensing W/shop 11:30 Lens manufacture and design now or 9 Dispensing W/shop 12:45 & 15:00 Should you really be sending that away? 10 Dispensing W/shop 13:45 Peer discussion: All in a day s work 10 Dispensing W/shop 16:15 Once in a lifetime, or once in a week? 11 Optos 11:00 When nothing in the retina is really 12 Optos 13:00 something Peer discussion: Retinal Abnormalities 12 Optos 15:00 Why the retinal periphery matters 12

3 Commissioning the future: What optometry needs to do next Doug Perkins & Paul Morris Main Stage 10:30 C CET point Understand the opportunities for collaborative working between primary and secondary care to deliver services to patients Be able to explain to patients about options for refractive surgery Understand the different surgical options available for correcting refractive error Refractive surgery in 2018: The state of the art Allon Barsam Main Stage 11:30 C CET point Be able to advise patients on their suitability for refractive surgery based upon clinical findings Will you be one of the visionaries of the future playing your part in Team Vision UK? Chaired by Ian Davies Main Stage 12:45 C CET point Understand the benefits of collaborative working to meet the vision care needs of patients Is able to develop an appropriate management plan for patients with eye conditions that considers multidisciplinary input, involving the right people in their care and the correct checks and balances. Understands the pathways for referral and the requirements of all those involved in the patients care and works with other professionals and agencies for the benefit of the patient. To refer or not to refer? That is the question Simon Browning and Prof Rupert Bourne Main Stage 13:45 C CET point Considers all the people who are involved in the care of the patient (GP, Ophthalmologist, other specialist etc) and understands the best way to communicate with all parties appropriately.

4 Be able to elicit appropriate detail from patients presenting with specific learning difficulties The role of the optometrist in dyslexia Prof Bruce Evans Main Stage 15:00 C CET point Understand the importance of undertaking a careful assessment of binocular function in patients with specific learning difficulties Understand the assessment of visual function in children Understand the importance of careful visual assessment in patients with specific learning difficulties Understand the importance of eliciting relevant detail from AMD patients. Dry AMD - through the eyes of the patient Prof David Crabb Main Stage 16:00 C (1 CET point) Understand developments in the assessment of visual function in patients with AMD Be able to manage patients presenting with ocular surface disease Innovative ocular surface disease healing Alex Shortt Main Stage 17:00 C CET point Understand the management of contact lens patients presenting with ocular surface disease Be aware of the outcomes from the DEWS II report Understand how to assess patients presenting with ocular surface disease Understand the management of patients presenting with ocular surface disease

5 Know the appropriate management/treatment of a corneal abrasion. Understand how contact lenses may be used for myopia control Understand the management of cataract in the presence of comorbidity Be able to communicate effectively with a child and parents in a situation where you are concerned about the child's visual welfare AOP peer discussion Ceri Smith-Jaynes and Dr Andrew Logan AOP Lounge 10:30 & 14:15 C CET points Understand how a corneal abrasion is currently managed Understand the management of patients with cataracts Understand the management of myopia Be able to manage contact lens patients presenting with ocular surface disease Peer discussion session: contact lenses and ocular surface Dr Byki Huntjens, Dr Manbir Nagra and Bhavika Vagdia AOP Lounge 11:45 C CET points Interpret and investigate the presenting symptoms of patients presenting with ocular surface disease Identify and offer appropriate advice to patients presenting with ocular surface disease Be able to ensure the appropriate continuity of care of patients Peer discussion - the locum perspective Kevin Wallace AOP Lounge 13:00 C CET points Understand how to record clinical findings to allow continuity of care for the patient

6 Creating a healthy, low-stress workplace for optometrists Dr Peter Hampson and Steve Soden AOP Lounge 16:45 C CET points Recognise factors that can create stress in the workplace which could compromise patient care and understand the approaches that can be taken to resolve these issues. Canadian optometry: it s not all maple syrup and beavers! Dr Euan McGinty and Dr John Wilson Future Practice 10:45 C CET point Be able to learn about how practice in other countries could bring benefits to a UK model Understand the importance of ocular surface disease management An understanding of how OCT and fundus imaging can be used to monitor a patient with eye disease OCT live: peer discussion Chris Mody Future Practice 11:45 C CET points Develop an understanding of how OCT and fundus imaging can be used to identify common causes of vision loss seen in practice (such as macular hole, branch retinal vein occlusion and vitreomacular traction) and come up with an action plan for the patient (refer to hospital eye service, monitor in practice or discharge Future proofing Independent opticians Lyndsay Dickens Future Practice 12:45 C CET point Understand current developments within practice and how this will impact upon the clinical future of the profession

7 There s no I in myopia Ian Cameron Be able to explain to patients about myopia management strategies Future Practice 13:45 C CET point Understand responsibilities relating to informed consent when undertaking myopia management The future of commissioning eyecare services Richard Whittington Future Practice 14:45 C CET point Understand the mechanisms for developing collaborative schemes between primary and secondary care to allow delivery of enhanced services to patients Does independent practice have a future? Chaired by Emma Spofforth with Ian Cameron and Imran Hakim Future Practice 15:45 C CET point Understand current developments within practice and how this will impact upon the clinical future of optometry Be able to communicate the benefits of contact lenses to patients The future is in your hands Brian Tompkins Future Practice 16:45 C CET point Understand the importance of clear instruction procedures to maximise successful contact lens wear and retention

8 Artificial intelligence in ophthalmology and optometry - will we still have a job in five years time? John Bolger Optical Academy 14:00 C CET point Be aware of developments in artificial intelligence and its relevance to the optical sector Optometrists will understand Standard of Practice For consent to be valid it must be given by an appropriately informed person. Informed means explaining what you are going to do and ensuring patients are aware of any risks and options in terms of... sale and supply of optical appliances. Optometrists will learn how to prevent common lens related complaints and problems including the appropriate selection of base curve, measurements for sports lenses, practical and legal obligations with regard to tints and UV protection, and lens materials for rimless, supra and sports frames. Modern lenses: problem solving workshop Peter Black Optical Academy 11:30 C CET points Optometrists will learn of their legal obligations to communicate the limitations of certain products, and how to communicate with patients when expectations cannot be met, for example the legal restrictions on the use of tints in relation to driving, limitation polarising filters, how one pair of glasses often will not suffice etc Be able to explain to patients about the clinical benefits of OCT OCT can be as easy as one two three Asim Sheikh Optical Academy 13:00 C CET point Understand the use of OCT for examining the fundus

9 Out of the corner of your eye what modern perimetry can do for you Prof Paul Artes Optical Academy 16:00 C CET point Understand the latest developments in visual field testing in glaucoma Be able to interpret visual fields in patients with glaucoma and suspect glaucoma Understand techniques for examining the visual field Be able to explain suitable lens options for presbyopes Understand different methods for accurately determining centration distance Peer discussion: dispensing cases Andy Hepworth and Lyndsay Dickens Dispensing Workshop 10:30 C CET points Be able to dispense a range of lens and coating options for drivers and presbyopic patients Knows the differences between conventional surfacing of ophthalmic lenses as compared with freeform manufacture. Can competently apply lens design considerations when utilising 3D printing of ophthalmic lenses. Lens manufacture and design now or next? Nick Walsh Dispensing Workshop 11:30 C CET points Can competently explain the link between freeform design parameters and the different requirements when measuring conventionally manufactured progressives compared with fully personalised and freeform manufactured designs Is aware of new lens design and manufacturing techniques

10 Should you really be sending that away? Repairs and rimless workshop Peter Black Dispensing Workshop 12:45 & 15:00 C CET points To conduct repairs on the premises that are frequently sent away To conduct repairs and adjustments on the premises that are frequently sent away (so that spectacles are positioned, as per measurements, to the relevant standard) Can demonstrate a knowledge of different contact lens materials and types, and their suitability for the patient with regard to prescription, clinical and lifestyle needs. Is knowledgeable in the fitting selection process for both soft and RGP contact lenses, and the suitability of soft and RGP lenses for the particular patient. Has a knowledge of the different contact lens care regimes available and can advise a patient on appropriate solution selection. Is knowledgeable of how lifestyle factors can determine a patients suitability for contact lenses. Shows an understanding of contact lens related complications such as those exhibited by over wear and miss-use and is knowledgeable of their signs and symptoms. Can communicate with other professionals regarding the appropriate continuing care of a contact lens patient. Peer discussion: all in a day's work Angela McNamee and Keith Cavaye Dispensing Workshop 13:45 C CET points Is knowledgeable of the appropriate use of scleral contact lenses and the conditions which would benefit from this style of lens. Can recognise a scleral lens, and is knowledgeable of its usual fitting parameters Is knowledgeable of contraindications to contact lens wear a potential new wearer may have with regard to their prescription and clinical needs, along with their lifestyle choices. Is knowledgeable of the appropriate use of scleral contact lenses and the conditions which would benefit from this style of lens. Knows the usual fitting parameters of these lenses. Can demonstrate a knowledge of the Data Protection Act (1987) with regard to discussing patient details with other contact lens suppliers. Knows the limitations of their own knowledge with regard to contact lens wear and care and knows when to seek the help and advice from another suitably qualified professional. Can demonstrate a knowledge of the advice and guidelines set out by the respective professional body

11 Optometrists will understand the signs, symptoms, differential diagnosis, prognosis, referral, and consequences of refusal to be referred, for basal cell carcinoma (rodent ulcer), squamous cell carcinoma and other skin cancers Dispensing Opticians will understand the signs, symptoms, differential diagnosis, prognosis, referral, and consequences of refusal to be referred, for basal cell carcinoma (rodent ulcer), squamous cell carcinoma and other skin cancers Dispensing Opticians will understand the demanding requirements of dispensing with a congenital Aphakic patient from baby to older child. this will cover lens choice and availability, back vertex distance and its relationship with effective power and annular scotoma and how close fitting is essential despite increasing the effective power and thickness and weight of the lenses. Dispensing opticians will consider the methods used to refract babies and children, why it is not always possible for hospital colleagues to provide a vertex distance, and what is in the best interests of the child. BVD and effective power will also be considered. Once in a lifetime, or once in a week? Peter Black Dispensing Workshop 15:00 C CET points Optometrists will understand the demanding requirements of dispensing a congenital Aphakic patient from baby to older child. this will cover lens choice and availability, back vertex distance and its relationship with effective power and annular scotoma and how close fitting is essential despite increasing the effective power and thickness and weight of the lenses. They will also consider the different requirements and challenges associated with extremely high myopia. Dispensing Opticians will understand how to handle a Px with a painful red eye or other potentially sight threatening condition, how to assess signs and symptoms, prognosis if untreated, route of referral including the ABDO Form v GOS 18. They will also understand what tests they are permitted to do in the context of the legal position of a DO doing for example NCT, Fields, Fundus, VAs etc and will concentrate on tonometry results as a prelude to further action. Dispensing opticians will understand the consequences of extreme refractive error and the likelihood that in itself it can be a cause of low vision in otherwise healthy eyes - spectacle magnification in minus lenses, and annular scotoma in positive prescriptions can both impact so severely that the patient can be deemed to have low vision for reasons of reduced visual acuity or field of view Across all of the scenarios dispensing opticians will consider how to deal with difficult communication problems such as patients who don't want to be referred, parents who are devastated by their children's eye health problems, and the age old issue of the best lenses costing the most money.

12 Be able to explain to patients about the use of ultra-widefield imaging for identifying retinal abnormalities When nothing in the retina is really something Ian Cameron Optos 11:00 C CET points Understand the use of ultra-widefield imaging for examining the fundus An understanding of the techniques used to examine the central and peripheral retina, and the ability to recognise the normal structures and common abnormalities of the central and peripheral retina. Is able to differentially diagnose a range of common retinal abnormalities from their symptoms, signs and further investigations. Understands the optometric management and referral pathways for those diseases. Peer discussion: Retinal abnormalities Morven Campbell and Simon Barnard Optos Stand 13:00 C CET points Understands the surgical and medical treatment of a range of retinal conditions including retinal hole, naevus, CSR, dry AMD and diabetic retinopathy. Understands the referral protocols for a range of common retinal abnormalities. Why the retinal periphery matters: peripheral changes often precede vision-threatening central disease Simon Barnard Optos Stand 15:00 C points Be able to explain to patients about the significance of peripheral retinal abnormalities Understand the methods for assessing peripheral retinal abnormalities Understand the significance of peripheral retinal abnormalities and how to manage the patient accordingly

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