Replay Learning has been delivering multimedia education to Optometrists, Contact Lens Opticians and Dispensing Opticians through Virtual Lectures on CD-ROM since 2001.
And now NetLectures gives you the same convenience of watching a clinically-relevant lecture wherever and whenever you choose without having to wait for your CD-ROM
NetLectures is currently available to anyone who subscribes to Virtual Lectures. Over the next few months we'll be adding more content and more options. If you're not already a subscriber you can subscribe here.
How Do We Make Soft Lenses More Comfortable
Lecturer: Noel Brennan MScOptom PhD FAAO
This lecture will cover all aspects of Contact Lens comfort; how it can be improved, the various causes of discomfort and how Contact Lens comfort can be improved. The lecture will also cover the various types of material properties and they effect they have on comfort.
- Release Date: 1st December 2011
- CET Expiry Date: 1st November 2012
- CET Ref: C-18000
- Target Audience: Optometrists,Contact Lenses providers
Managing The Older Driver Problem
Lecturer: Julie Gandolfi CPsychol, BA(Hons) MSc PhD PGCPSE
Older drivers are a growing population and are increasingly reliant on their vehicles. Physical, visual, cognitive and perceptual declines can develop gradually but have serious effects on driver risk. Self-awareness of the onset of age-related problems is critical to maximising older driver safety, and the promotion of active and appropriate self-regulation holds the most realistic key to managing the older driver "problem".
- Release Date: 1st January 2012
- CET Expiry Date: 31st December 2012
- CET Ref: C-18191
- Target Audience: Optometrists,Dispensing practitioners
Drug Abuse And The Eye
Lecturer: Bill Harvey BSc MCOptom
Use of illegal and recreational drugs is still commonplace in society and many drugs influence the body in such a way that could lead to changes in ocular function. As such, the eyecare practitioner is in a position whereby some interactions may present and they should be aware to the possibility that the patient may be ‘under the influence’. Many drugs, such as cocaine, MDMA and amphetamines produce dilation of the pupil and, while this may imply underlying use, carries with it potential harmful secondary effects such as angle closure glaucoma. Marijuana is known to reduce intraocular pressure but the mode of intake (usually via smoking) leads to harmful effects that outweigh any direct potential benefit. Many drugs, such as psilocybin (mushrooms) and lSD cause perceptual visual changes that, while exciting to many a user, carry dangers of inappropriate reaction and possible psychiatric consequences. Finally, the mode of introduction, particularly ingestion of contaminated product and intravenous introduction, may cause problems, some blinding in consequence. Recently there are 2 more considerations that are of note. Firstly there has been a rise in so-called ‘legal highs’, many of which mimic quite accurately the effects of illegal drugs (‘meow meow’ is a good example) and re-classification is often one step behind. Secondly, there have been some trends to direct application of drug – the commonest being the ‘eyeballing’ of vodka shots. Eye jewellery and tattooing is also known. Each of these has direct potential harmful effect.
- Release Date: 1st January 2012
- CET Expiry Date: 31st December 2012
- CET Ref: C-18192
- Target Audience: Optometrists,Dispensing practitioners