A Guide to Taking an Effective Patient History for Optometrists

Getting the Full Picture: A Guide to Taking an Effective Patient History for Optometrists

October 21, 2025

Understanding a patient’s story is one of the most crucial skills in optometry. Before you ever reach for a diagnostic tool, your patient’s history can tell you more than you might imagine. Each symptom has a backstory and your goal as a clinician is to master that story.

A Guide to Anterior Eye Pathology - Essential Pre-reg skills

A Guide to Anterior Eye Pathology: Essential Pre-reg skills

October 14, 2025

Recently, Aneesa led a detailed session on anterior ophthalmology, walking through common eye conditions, their presentation, and management. The webinar covered cataracts, meibomian gland dysfunction, blepharitis, and various causes of red eye.

A Guide to Posterior Eye Pathology: Key Conditions Explained

A Guide to Posterior Eye Pathology: Key Conditions Explained

October 6, 2025

Understanding posterior eye pathology is essential for optical clinicians to recognise the impact of systemic health on vision. Whether you’re revising for exams or brushing up on clinical practice, this webinar reinforces how vital posterior pathology knowledge is for protecting patients’ sight.

Understanding Colour Vision Defects: Key Insights for Optometry and pre-registration Students

Mastering Colour Vision Testing

September 30, 2025

Colour vision testing is a topic that comes up time and again during pre-reg training and assessments. In a recent webinar, optometrist Anisa shared her knowledge and revision tips on this essential competency, covering everything from the genetics of colour vision to the practicalities of testing in clinic.

Preparing for Your OSCE: History, Symptoms, and Clinical Skills with Optom Survival

Preparing for Your OSCE: History, Symptoms, and Clinical Skills with Optom Survival

September 25, 2025

If you’re a pre-reg optometrist preparing for your OSCE, understanding how to approach history-taking, symptom assessment, and clinical stations is essential.