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TOP 5 CET videos of 2016 Introducing our five most popular CET videos of 2016 so far, all available at cetpoints.com… Education, education, education: when to refer As an eye care practitioner, it’s likely you frequently encounter problems that need to be referred to a colleague or an ophthalmologist. This video looks at some of the most common issues that require referral and how and when action should be taken. It’s BV Jim, but not as we know it – tips and tricks to improve your everyday binocular vision Many consider binocular vision to be a subject that’s difficult to understand. However this video lecture simplifies core binocular vision tests and helps you pick up some useful top tips, such as the best ways to test young children. Driving vision and road safety This video offers some useful advice when it comes to advising patients whether they meet the DVLA requirements to drive. It also contains some helpful information on the best way to communicate with related professionals, such as driving instructors, GPs and road safety officers. Watch these videos and more at cetpoints.com Let’s face it: impairments of face perception for eye care professionals Faces are among the most important objects that our visual system recognises. This video looks at how the brain recognises faces, and the problems that can arise with impaired face perception due to ocular disease. There is also a section on prosopagnosia – otherwise known as face-blindness. Referral urgency of common eye conditions Fast facts about 2013-15 CET cycle Sometimes timing is crucial. Making a timely and appropriate referral to the hospital eye service can improve patient care and enhance your relationship with your peers. This lecture looks at common eye conditions such as eyelid lumps and bumps, cataract, glaucoma, red eye, vascular conditions and pigmented retinal lesions and discusses how urgently they should be referred. More than 1 million CET points were awarded to more than 21,000 registrants More than 16,000 CET applications were made by more than 400 providers The average number of CET points accepted by Optometrists and DOs was 38 CET in the last cycle scored an average feedback rating of 89% Want to give us your views on CET? Take part in our survey - www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/cetpoints June 2016 | etCETera 19