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Guidance for Non-EEA Qualified Optometrists
wishing to practise in the UK
Before you apply
Success in the examination for Non-EEA Qualified Optometrists enables those who
qualified outside the EEA to register with the GOC (General Optical Council, the
regulatory body for optometrists in the UK) and practise in the UK.
The Home Office has recently introduced changes to the immigration system. This
may affect your application to work in the UK. We strongly recommend that you
familiarise yourself with the UK Border Agency’s new point-based system to ensure
that you have a realistic chance of a job in the UK before you begin the application
process for the Non-EEA examination.
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Requirements for practising optometry in the UK
Before you can practise optometry in the UK you must be registered with the GOC.
2. To be eligible to apply for registration you must provide evidence that you:
a. Meet the eligibility requirements for entering the assessment process,
which are listed below.
b. Complete the assessment process successfully.
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You can find further information about how to register on the GOC’s website:
www.optical.org
Eligibility requirements
If you are an optometrist who has trained outside of the United Kingdom and
wants to practise in the UK, you must contact the General Optical Council (GOC).
The GOC must firstly assess your eligibility to enter the assessment process to
practise in the UK. You can only enter the assessment process once the GOC
has approved your eligibility. You are not permitted to register with the regulator
or practise in the UK until you have fulfilled the assessment requirements set out
by the GOC.
Assessment process
Currently the assessment process consists of a logbook of experience and a
seven-section examination. You must the logbook and pass all sections of the
examination. The sections are:
a.
Anomalies of Binocular Vision: Normal and abnormal binocular vision,
its development, assessment and management.
b.
Use of Drugs in Optometric Practice: Properties, actions, selection
and use of drugs in optometric practice. Adverse reactions to topical
and systemic medication.
c.
Dispensing: Materials, manufacture, selection and verification of
optical appliances.
d.
Routine Examination: The routine optometric examination of a patient.
e.
UK Law and Practice: An examination based on case scenarios given
to you, which will include discussion of the practitioner‟s responsibility
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f.
Ocular Disease and Abnormality: The recognition and differentiation of
abnormal conditions of the eyes, adnexa and visual system and ocular
signs of systemic disorders. The recognition of cases to be referred for
medical opinion and the relative urgency of referral. The normal
appearance of the structure of the eye and adnexa with physiological
variations, and the ageing eye.
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Contact Lenses: The prescribing and fitting of contact lenses and the
management of contact lens patients.
6. Further details about the examination can be found on our website.
7. The examination is held in London in January and June each year.
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How to apply
There are several steps to the application process. You must complete each step
before going on to the next.
a.
Step 1: Apply for a check of your eligibility by the GOC to enter the
assessment process.
b. Step 2: Complete the logbook
c.
Step 3: Apply for student registration with the GOC.
d . Step 4: Apply to enter the examination.
a) Step 1: Applying for a check of your eligibility to enter the assessment process
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If you are an optometrist who has trained outside of the United Kingdom and
wants to practise in the UK, you must contact the General Optical Council (GOC).
The GOC must firstly assess your eligibility to enter the assessment process to
practise in the UK. You can only enter the assessment process once the GOC has
approved your eligibility. You are not permitted to register with the regulator or
practise in the UK until you have fulfilled the assessment requirements set out by
the GOC.
b) Step 2: Submitting your logbook
10. Before sitting the Non-EEA examination, candidates must firstly complete a
logbook to demonstrate they have the breadth of experience required to practise
in the UK.
Applying for the logbook
11. All application forms and logbooks must be submitted to the GOC. Copies of the
application form are also available from the GOC. The College does not accept
applications received directly from candidates.
Structure - what to include
12. The logbook is a portfolio of evidence made up of your own patient records to
demonstrate you have the correct unsupervised experience to enter the Non-EEA
examination. Detailed information about how to compile a logbook of evidence
can be found here. Further useful information when completing your logbook can
be found here.
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Cost
A logbook assessment costs £200 per submission. You must indicate your desired
payment method on your logbook application form. The College of Optometrists will
contact you within a week of receiving your application form to organise payment.
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Submission deadlines
8 weeks prior to the examination date
Logbook Results
15. Results will be published two weeks after the submission deadline. Results will be
communicated by the GOC. If you pass the logbook assessment, you are then eligible
to apply to sit the Non-EEA examination. If you fail, you will receive feedback.
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Appeals
16. If you would like to appeal your logbook result, you must obtain an Appeals form from
the GOC. The College of Optometrists will contact you within a week of receiving the
appeal to confirm receipt and take an £80 administrative payment which will only be
refunded if your appeal is successful. Note that you can only appeal if there were any
administrative or procedural irregularities which affected your result. You may not
appeal against examiner judgment. For more information about appeals, please read
the relevant sections of the examination regulations above.
c) Step 3: Apply for student registration with the GOC
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Before you can take the examination you must apply for student registration with the
GOC. The GOC will put you on the Student Register for the period of the exam only.
They will send us a list of the names of the people they put on the Student Register
before the exams. You are not allowed to practise optometry in this country until you
have passed the Non EEA exam and applied to join the Opticians Register. You can
find further information about how to apply to enter the student register on the GOC
website: www.optical.org
d) Step 4: Apply to enter the examination
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Once the GOC has told you that you are eligible to enter the examination you may
enter. The GOC will provide the College with the names of candidates eligible to
enter the final examination.
Cost
Consult our current Schedule of Fees.
You can pay by:
a. Cheque made payable to „The College of Optometrists‟. Your entry to
the examination will not be confirmed until the cheque has cleared.
b. Credit or debit card by ringing the Education Co-ordinator on
+ 44 (0)20 7766 4361. If you choose this method you must make the
payment before submitting the application.
If you have a disability
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If you have a disability, we may be able to make reasonable adjustments to the
examination. We will not adjust the standard of the examination but may be able to
adjust the arrangements if you have physical, mental or sensory impairments
covered by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. For further information please refer
to the Equality and Human Rights Commission website
http://www.equalityhumanrights.com
If you would like us to consider making reasonable adjustments, please inform the
College as soon as possible by completing the Reasonable Adjustments form on our
website or by informing us by email at [email protected] or by
post at 42 Craven Street, London WC2N 5NG. If you do not let us know in sufficient
time, we may not be able to make the reasonable adjustments in time for the date of
your examination. Please contact us via email at
21.
Temporary circumstances that may affect your performance in the examination, such
as illness, pregnancy or bereavement, will not be taken into account. This is because
the examinations are held twice a year so we would expect you to cancel and
reschedule a place at a later date.
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In submitting a request for reasonable adjustments you agree that we may store the
personal information you provide in connection with your request, share it with the
GOC where necessary, and use it to process your request and make reasonable
adjustments to enable you to attempt the assessments and to compile statistics and
undertake research.
How to cancel
If you wish to cancel your place, please contact the Education Team on
[email protected] or telephone 020 7766 4361.
We will endeavour to transfer your entry to the next sitting of the examination.
What is involved in the exam?
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Format
The Non-EEA examination consists of seven sections. Details of each section are set
out below. Examinations can be either practical or oral, or a combination of both.
Level
The purpose of the examination is to ensure that you are competent to practise in the
UK without supervision at the level of someone with one year‟s experience of
practising without supervision after graduation. The examination will test that you can
apply your clinical knowledge and have the necessary skills to practise at this level.
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Section 1: Anomalies of binocular vision
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Purpose
To assess your understanding and clinical application of the basic principles of
binocular vision. You will be required to demonstrate that you can detect anomalies
of binocular vision, determine their aetiology as far as possible, establish if there is a
need for referral for a medical opinion and provide adequate management and
advice to the patient.
Method
The examination lasts for one hour and is in two parts.
28.
A practical investigation of the binocular vision of one or more patients (30 minutes
with one examiner).
29.
An oral examination (30 minutes with a second examiner) covering the whole
content
Content
30.
You may be asked to demonstrate that you can:
a. Complete each procedure of patient examination in a smooth and
logical order.
b. Demonstrate a command of techniques adequate to produce valid
results.
c. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the results achieved.
d. Recognise significant signs or symptoms.
e. Demonstrate in the final determination of each case a logical response
to the particular history and symptoms, taking into account the legal
and professional responsibilities of a practitioner.
f.
Recognise and differentiate the concomitant and incomitant
conditions.
g. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the musculature and innervation
of the extraocular muscles.
h. Understand the normal and abnormal development of acuity and
binocular associations, as far as these relate to the management of
any anomalies.
i.
Demonstrate a clear awareness of the criteria for referral.
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The Practical Examination: You will be given the patients‟ refractive correction and
will be expected to carry out an efficient and comprehensive assessment of the
binocular status.
32.
The examiner will observe and may ask for clarification of specific points that arise.
The investigation should demonstrate a logical selection of tests, bearing in mind the
history and symptoms, leading to a correct diagnosis and clear recommendations for
management. An adequate selection of commonly used equipment will be available.
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A satisfactory practical must include the assessment of all appropriate aspects of
history and symptoms as well as a range of suitable tests to determine the motor and
sensory status of the patient.
34.
The Oral Examination: The oral examination will range over the topics listed above.
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Section 2: Use of drugs in optometric practice
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Purpose
To assess whether you can:
a. Decide which ophthalmic drugs are indicated.
b. Administer ophthalmic drugs safely, responsibly and with care and
discrimination.
c. Understand the contraindications, adverse effects and relevant safety
measures.
d. Recognise the ocular effects of local and systemic drugs where
medication is reported or suspected.
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Method
A 20-minute oral with two examiners, one of whom will be an optometrist and the
other usually a pharmacologist. A selection of drugs, contact lens preparations and
staining agents will be available for reference purposes.
Content
You may be asked about whether you:
a. Understand the pharmacological principles of drugs used in
optometric practice.
b. Can:
i. Recognise the indications for the use of a drug.
ii. Select the most appropriate agent and appreciate the
advantages and disadvantages of the selection.
iii. Recognise significant findings and contraindications (including
interactions with systemic medication and clinical problems),
and apply appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
iv. Interpret the results of drug use.
c. Know about the preparations available for use in optometric practice
and the principles underlying their formulation.
d. Understand of the signs and symptoms of systemic effects from
absorption after topical application or following accidental ingestion of
ophthalmic drugs and the action to be taken.
e. Are aware of the adverse and beneficial effects of local and systemic
drugs on ocular integrity and visual performance, and of the
appropriate action to be taken in relation to these effects.
f.
Understand the mechanism, signs, symptoms and management of
allergic responses manifested in the eye from either topical drugs
(including contact lens solutions), systemic drugs or environmental
allergens.
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g. Know about the use of drugs in the management of ocular
emergencies.
h. Understand the legal constraints upon optometrists in relation to the
use and supply of drugs.
i.
Are aware of the drugs currently used in the treatment of ocular
problems and diseases
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Section 3: Dispensing
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Purpose
To assess whether you can take full account of a patient’s previous prescription,
which must be precisely neutralised, analyse the new prescription and the patient’s
needs and discuss alternative and preferred ways of dispensing, in the light of
knowledge about ophthalmic frames and lenses.
Method
This examination is in two parts:
a. A station examination consisting of seven 10-minute tasks. At the end
of each ten-minute period, you will be required to move to the next
task.
b. A 30-minute oral examination with two examiners.
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Content
You may have to demonstrate that you:
a. Can identify and quantify parameters of spectacle lenses and frames
and demonstrate
b. Know about the relevant British (BS) and European (EN) standards.
c. Can interpret a prescription and discuss sensibly the alternative and
preferred methods of dispensing.
d. Can write a final order for a pair of spectacles that allows the
prescription house to process it as intended, without query.
e. Understand the principles underlying current ophthalmic lens/frame
materials and design.
f.
Are aware of the potential ocular hazards of various tasks at the
consequences if the necessary eye protection is not provided.
g. Know about the responsibilities of an optometrist to a patient
regarding the supply of eye protectors, the standards to which they
are made and their identification.
41.
The oral will cover lens and frame materials, methods of manufacture, lens designs
and their advantages and disadvantages, appropriate BS and EN standards relating
to frames and lenses. You will be expected to write out and discuss a prescription
order. We will provide a Norville lens catalogue.
Section 4: Routine
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Purpose
To assess whether you can carry out a routine eye examination to ensure the
optimum visual efficiency of the patient. The examination must:
a. Elicit the patient’s symptoms and history.
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b. Include any necessary tests.
c. Detect any presenting pathology.
d. Establish the visual status of the patient.
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44.
You must arrive at an appropriate conclusion in the form of prescription,
no prescription, referral, advice/counselling or further examination.
Method
You must examine two patients: one presbyopic and one pre-presbyopic. You
will have a different examiner for each examination and you will have 45 minutes
for
each. The examiner for the first patient will indicate on the mark sheet any
weak points that need to be assessed by the second examiner.
45.
Following the eye examinations, there will be a 10-minute oral examination with
both examiners which may cover any elements of the routine eye examination
including any need for further attention, referral, prognosis and patient
management.
46.
When a patient has spectacles, these will NOT be madeavailable.
47.
Content
You may have to demonstrate that you can:
a. Complete each procedure in the examination in a smooth and
logical order.
b. Demonstrate a command of techniques adequate to produce
accurate results and an ability to demonstrate alternative techniques
if necessary.
c. Achieve a reasonable degree of accuracy throughout - in
particular retinoscopy must be within 1DS - 1DC and the axis
orientation appropriately accurate to the amount of cylindrical
correction.
d. Recognise significant findings.
e. Demonstrate an ability to establish a proper professional
relationship and be in control of the examination.
f.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the results
achieved. g. Make logical deductions from the findings.
h. Indicate the need for further investigative techniques.
i.
Demonstrate in your final determination of each case a logical
response to the patient‟s history and symptoms and their ability to
take into account a practitioner‟s legal and professional
responsibilities.
j.
Advise the patient about the use of the correction and record
the advice.
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Section 5: UK law and practice
48.
Purpose
To assess that you:
a. Understand the importance of adequate and accurate records
sufficient to demonstrate competence in patient management.
b. Have received a breadth of experience since graduation, which
extends over the whole field of optometry.
c. Know about the regulation of the optometric profession and of the law
relevant to the profession and an understanding of general law
adequate to enable safe, legal practice.
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Method
A 30-minute oral examination with two examiners, 15 minutes will be devoted to case
scenarios and the other 15 minutes to law. Two case scenarios will be presented for
interpretation and will require you to demonstrate the full extent of your experience.
The case scenarios may include the topics set out under content below.
50.
You will have 15 minutes to prepare the two case scenarios.
51.
Content
You may have to demonstrate that you:
a. Understand the records and thereby show a sound and consistent
basic examination technique (and can justify the fullness or otherwise
of each record).
b. Are aware of the need for flexibility of approach with the use of
supplementary examination where indicated.
c. Understand the implications of symptoms and history and examination
results and act upon them appropriately, considering alternative
approaches to management.
d. Understand the legal and professional responsibilities that must be
met in relation to the records.
e. Know about all legal obligations, including the Opticians Act, GOC
Rules and principles, the GOS regulations (bearing in mind regional
variations) and the law directly relevant to the practice of optometry in
the United Kingdom.
f.
Broadly understand Contract Law, the Law of Negligence, and
Consumer Protection Legislation.
g. Have a knowledge of the existence of employment and business
legislation, Shops and Offices Act, Insurance requirements, etc., and
how this legislation may be relevant to the practice of optometry.
52.
The case scenarios will be drawn from:
a. Child (under 8 years)
b. Cycloplegic Refraction
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c. High Myopia (greater than 8D)
d. High Hypermetropia/Aphakia (greater than 8D)
e. Protective Spectacles Dispensed f.
Use of Mydriatic
g. LVA/Magnifier Dispensed
h. Referral of Abnormal Ocular Condition i.
Visual Fields Assessment
j. Contact Lenses
k. Occupation Specific Prescribing (e.g. VDU)
l. Colour Vision Anomaly
m. Anisometropia (greater than 2D)
n. Heterotropia
o. Uncompensated Heterophoria
p. Ocular Emergency
q. Non-Tolerance to Prescription r.
Management of Elderly Patient
s. Detection of Systemic Disease
t. Investigation of Suspect Glaucoma
u. Pseudophakia
v. Adverse Drug Reaction reporting schemes
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Section 6: Ocular disease and abnormality
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Purpose
To assess that you can:
a. Detect abnormal ocular conditions (at an early as well as at a late
stage in their course) and differentiate the abnormal from the normal
eye.
b. Recognise the need for referral or reporting.
c. Judge the relative urgency of referral and reporting, and be familiar in
every case with the appropriate method.
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Method
The examination will be in two parts:
I.
A modified station examination consisting of eight five-minute tasks, which
might include the examination of patients, assessment of pictures/slides or
both, and will be expected to make key observations, provide a diagnosis and
suggest further investigations and management.
II.
A 25-minute oral examination with two examiners. Where the oral
examination follows the station examination it may begin with the candidate
being asked to discuss the results of the tasks performed during the station
examination. This will then be extended to a general discussion.
Content
In every case the examiners will assess whether the candidates can:
a. Demonstrate accurate observation and the correct interpretation of
visual field plots and tonometry results.
b. Recognise any significant sign or symptom.
c. Make logical deductions from their findings.
d. Relate visual defects to ocular pathology with an ability to suggest a
possible prognosis with particular reference to the incidence of ocular
diseases.
e. Search for possible conditions secondary to primary conditions (e.g.
glaucoma following uveitis).
f.
Relate ocular findings to possible systemic disease.
g. Indicate (where appropriate) the need for and urgency of referral or
reporting and show a familiarity with referral and reporting procedures.
h. Demonstrate an understanding of the causes of partial sight.
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Section 7: Contact lenses
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Purpose
To assess that you can advise prospective wearers of their suitability for contact
lenses, prescribe and fit basic forms of contact lenses, provide aftercare in such
cases, and competent advice to habitual wearers including:
a. Observation of the patient.
b. Handling contact lenses.
c. The relevant basic science.
d. Managing and advising patients.
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Method
The examination lasts for 1 hour 30 minutes and is with two examiners. It is in two
parts.
58.
A practical examination in contact lens fitting, which will last for 45 minutes, with one
examiner. The patient will be a prospective contact lens wearer and you can assume
that a full preliminary routine including a slit-lamp examination and keratometry has
been carried out.
59.
A practical examination in contact lens aftercare followed by a discussion which will
last for 45 minutes in total and is with the second examiner.
60.
Content
In the Fitting Section you will be required to:
a. Carry out whatever further measurements are considered necessary
to a contact lens case.
b. Select a suitable rigid and soft lens type on the basis of the available
information.
c. Insert a rigid and soft lens.
d. Make an assessment of lens fit and performance, suggest suitable
modifications to improve fit, and be prepared to discuss the
suggestions.
e. Specify an order for the required contact lens(es)
f.
Demonstrate knowledge of contact lens dispensing, instructions and
advice to accompany initial lens supply.
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In the Contact Lens Aftercare Section you will be required to:
a. Take the symptoms and history of the patient.
b. Carry out suitable examination of the patient to determine the effects
of contact lens wear on the ocular integrity; ideally contact lens related
phenomena should be observed by use of a slit lamp.
c. Determine the lens care regimen and patient compliance with lens
hygiene and storage recommendations.
d. Discuss the need for remedial action and advise the patient
accordingly.
62.
In particular in the discussion you will have to show that you:
a. Understand the principles and importance of taking a patient‟s
symptoms and history.
b. Understand the principles of referral and know the criteria for the
provision of therapeutic lenses.
c. Understand lens modification and the properties of lens materials and
care solutions as this may be applied to problem solving or alleviation
of adverse reactions to lens wear.
d. Can give appropriate advice to habitual and prospective lens wearers
who may be the primary responsibility of the practitioner.
e. Know the legal regulations relevant to contact lens practice.
f.
63.
Can use a slit lamp biomicroscope.
You must:
a. Complete procedures in an orderly manner.
b. Demonstrate a command of basic knowledge and techniques in order
to make valid decisions.
c. Make correct appraisals of significant signs and symptoms.
d. Recognise their present limitations in contact lens practice.
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How to prepare
There is a list of suggested reading on the following pages. In-print titles may be
purchased from specialist bookshops, or online from Amazon.
The College library has copies for loan of all of the books on the list. British Standards
are available for reference only in the library.
You may use the College library once you have registered for the exam, and paid a
deposit of £75. This entitles you to borrow 2 books at a time. Books can be posted to
you for no charge (within the UK only), and you will pay the return postage. You may
also request photocopies at a special rate, and study in the library by prior
appointment. You will not be able to access electronic journals or British Standards
Online.
Contact the librarian ([email protected]) if you have any questions
about using the library, and to pay the deposit. You may request your money back at
any time, as long as you have returned all items and settled any fines or charges.
Bookshops
Waterstones Gower Street.
82 Gower Street
London
WC1E 6EQ
Tel: 020 7636 1577
Email: [email protected]
Europe‟s largest academic bookstore. Books may be ordered by telephone, email, in
person, or via http://www.waterstones.com
Hammicks BMA Medical Bookshop
399 - 401 Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9BL
UK
Tel: 0161 276 9704
Email: [email protected]
Books may be ordered by telephone, email, in person,
Or via http://www.hammicksbma.com
Amazon Books: http://www.amazon.co.uk
Publishers
Association of British Dispensing Opticians
Godmersham Park
Godmersham
Canterbury
Kent
CT4 7DT
Tel: 020 7731 0088
http://www.abdo.org.uk
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Blackwell Mail Order
50 Broad Street
Oxford
OX1 3BQ
United Kingdom
Tel: 01865 333000
Email: [email protected]
http://bookshop.blackwell.co.uk
Butterworth-Heinemann
Linacre House
Jordan Hill
Oxford
OX2 8DP
Tel: 01865 314695
http://www.elsevierdirect.com
ANOMALIES OF BINOCULAR VISION
Ansons, Alec M. 2000 (3rd ed.) Diagnosis and management of ocular motility
disorders. Blackwell Science. [£116.99]
Barnard, S. & Edgar, D. 1996 Pediatric Eye Care. Blackwell Science. [Out of print]
Buckingham, T. 1993 Visual Problems in Childhood. Butterworth-Heinemann. [Out of
print]
Ciuffreda, K. et al. 1991 Amblyopia: Basic and Clinical Aspects. ButterworthHeinemann. [Out of print]
Edwards, K. & Llewellyn, R. 1988 Optometry. Butterworth-Heinemann. [£94.99] Evans,
B & Doshi, S. 2001. Binocular Vision and Orthoptics Investigation and
Management. Butterworth-Heinemann [£52.99]
Evans, B. 2005. Binocular Vision (Part of the Eye Essentials Series). ButterworthHeinemann. [£19.99]
Evans, B. 2007 (5th ed.) Pickwell‟s Binocular Vision Anomalies. ButterworthHeinemann. [£52.99,including CD ROM]
Schor, C. & Ciuffreda, K. 1983. Vergence Eye Movements: Basic and Clinical
Aspects. Butterworth-Heinemann. [Out of print]
Stidwill, D. 1998 (2nd ed.) Orthoptic Assessment and Management. Blackwell
Science. [£42.50]
Von Noorden, G.K. 2002 (6th ed.) Binocular Vision and Ocular Motility. Mosby. [Out
of print but available as an ebook at:
http://telemedicine.orbis.org/bins/content_page.asp?cid=1-2193]
Wright. 2006. Handbook of Pediatric Strabismus and Amblyopia. Springer. [£42.50]
USE OF DRUGS IN OPTOMETRIC PRACTICE
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Bartlett, J. & Jaanus, S.D. 2007 (5th ed.) Clinical Ocular Pharmacology. ButterworthHeinemann. [£73.99]
College Of Optometrists, DOCET. 1997 Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
C.Optom [Available from the College Library]
The College of Optometrists. 2007. Optometrist‟s Formulary. Available from the
College Web Site at: www.college-optometrists.org
Doughty, M.J. 1998 (3rd ed.) Drugs, Medication and the Eye. Smawcastellane
Information Services [Out of print]
Doughty, M.J. 2001 Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics: a Primary Care Guide.
Butterworth-Heinemann [£52.99]
Hopkins, G. & Pearson R. 2007 (5th ed.) Ophthalmic Drugs: Diagnostic and
Therapeutic uses. Butterworth-Heinemann [£39.99]
Mauger, T.F. & Craig, E.L. 1994 (6th ed.) Havener‟s Ocular Pharmacology. Mosby.
[Out of print]
Vale, J. & Cox, B. 1985 (2nd ed.) Drugs and the Eye. Butterworths. [Out of print]
DISPENSING
Bennett, A.G. 1968 Ophthalmic Lenses Vol.1. Hatton Press. [OP]
British Standards Institution. BS 3062: 1985. Specification for ophthalmic lens
materials.
British Standards Institution. BS 3521-2: 1991. Glossary of terms relating to
spectacle frames.
British Standards Institution. BS 2738-1:1998. Tolerances on optical properties of
mounted spectacle lenses.
British Standards Institution. BS EN 166, 167, 168: 2002. Personal Eye Protection.
British Standards Institution. BS EN 14139: 2002. Specifications for ready-to-wear
spectacles.
British Standards Institution. BS 8624: 2002. Spectacle Frames. Measuring system
and terminology.
British Standard Institution. BS EN ISO 14889: 2003. Fundamental requirements for
uncut finished lenses.
British Standard Institution. BS EN 2738-3:2004 +A1:2008. Specification for the
presentation of prescriptions and prescription orders for ophthalmic lenses.
British Standard Institution. BS EN ISO 8980-2: 2004, BS 2738-7:2004.
Specifications for progressive power lenses.
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British Standard Institution. BS EN ISO 8980-1: 2004, BS 2738-6:2004.
Specifications for single-vision and multifocal lenses.
British Standards Institution. BS EN ISO 12870: 2004. Spectacle Frames.
Requirements and test methods.
British Standards Institution. BS EN 1836: 2005. Sunglasses and Sun glare filters for
general use and filters for direct observation of the sun.
British Standard Institution. BS EN ISO 10322-2: 2006. Specifications for progressive
power lens blanks.
British Standard Institution. BS EN ISO 10322-1: 2006. Specifications for singlevision and multifocal lens blanks.
British Standards Institution. BS EN ISO 7998, Ophthalmic optics – spectacle frames
– vocabulary and lists of equivalent terms.
British Standards Institution. BS EN ISO 13666 Ophthalmic optics – spectacle lenses
– vocabulary.
Griffiths, A.I. 1994 Practical Dispensing. Association of British Dispensing Opticians.
Jalie, M. 1984 (4th ed.) Principles of Ophthalmic Lenses. Association of British
Dispensing Opticians. [£41.50]
Jalie, M. & Wray, L. 1990 (3rd ed.) Practical Ophthalmic Lenses. Association of
British Dispensing Opticians.[£49]
Jalie, M. 2008 (3rd ed.). Ophthalmic Lenses and Dispensing. Butterworth-Heinemann
[£69.99 with CDRom]
Obstfeld, H. 1997. Spectacle Frames and their Dispensing. W.B.Saunders. [Out of
print]
ROUTINE EXAMINATION
Ball, G. 1982. Symptoms in Eye Examination. Butterworth-Heinemann. [Out of print]
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British College Of Optometrists, 1993-4 DOCET. Children‟s Visual Problems.
[Available for loan from the College Library].
Buckingham, T. 1993. Visual Problems in Childhood. Butterworth-Heinemann. [Out of
print]
Edwards, K. & Llewellyn, R. 1988 Optometry. Butterworth-Heinemann. [£94.99]
Elliot, D.B. 2008 (3rd ed). Clinical procedures in primary eye care.
Butterworth- Heinemann [£39.99]
Harvey & Franklin. 2005. Routine Eye Examination. (Part of the Eye Essentials
Series). Butterworth-Heinemann. [£19.99]
Rabbetts, R.B. 2007 (4th ed.). Bennett & Rabbetts’ Clinical Visual Optics.
Butterworth-Heinemann. [£99.99]
UK LAW AND PRACTICE
Amendments to Medicines Act Legislation. Available to download here:
http://www.optical.org/en/about_us/legislation/amendments_to_medicines_act_legisl
ation_.cfm
The Association of Optometrists. 2008 (2nd ed). The Optometry Red Book: Nonclinical, legal and regulatory aspects of optometric practice in the UK. [£59.00]
GOC Rules and Regulations. Can be consulted in the library or downloaded here:
http://www.optical.org/en/about_us/legislation/rules_and_regulations.cfm
The College of Optometrists. 2008. Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Professional
Conduct. Available from the College Web Site at: www.college-optometrists.org
HMSO 1989 The Opticians Act. Current version, including amendments can be
consulted in the library, or downloaded here:
http://www.optical.org/en/about_us/legislation/opticians_act.cfm
Taylor, S. 2002. Law in Optometric Practice. Butterworth-Heinemann. [£36.99]
Vision Standards Required by Professions. Can be consulted in the library or
downloaded here: http://www.aop.org.uk/services/services_visual.html
OCULAR DISEASE AND ABNORMALITY
Ariffin, A., Hill, R.D. & Leigh, O. 1992 Diabetes and Primary Eye Care. Blackwell
Science. [Out of print]
Douthwaite, W. & Hurst, M. 1993. Cataract Detection, Measurement and
Management in Optometric Practice. Butterworth-Heinemann. [£69.99]
Kanski, J. 1990 (2nd ed.) The Eye in Systemic Disease. Butterworths. [Out of print]
Kanski, J. 2001. Systemic Diseases and the Eye. Mosby. [Out of print]
Kanski et al. 2005. Diseases of the Ocular Fundus. Mosby. [£88.99]
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Kanski, J. 2007. (6th ed.) Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach.
Butterworth-Heinemann. [£105]
Miller, S. 1990 (18th ed.) Parsons‟ Diseases of the Eye. Butterworth-Heinemann.
[Out of print]
Spalton, D. 2005. (3rd ed.) Atlas of Clinical Ophthalmology. Mosby. [£150]
Steele, Steel, & Waine. 2008. Diabetes and the Eye (Part of the Eye Essentials
Series). Butterworth-Heinemann. [£19.99]
CONTACT LENSES
Bennett, A.G. 1985 (5th ed.) The Optics of Contact Lenses. Association of
Dispensing Opticians.[OP]
British Standards Institution. BS 7208-2: Methods of classifying contact lens materials.
Part 3: Superseded by 7208 parts 1,4-7,9-12,14-19,21-22,24-26.
British Standards Institution. BS EN ISO 18369-3:2006. Contact lenses.
Measurement methods.
British Standards Institution. 18369-4:2006. Contact lenses. Physicochemical
properties of contact lens materials.
British Standards Institution. BS EN ISO 18369-2:2006. Contact lenses.
Tolerances.
British Standards Institution. BS EN ISO 18369-1:2006. Contact lenses. Vocabulary,
classification system and recommendations for labelling specifications.
British Standards Institution 1998 BS EN 11987: Determination of Shelf Life.
Douthwaite, W. 2006. (3rd ed.). Contact Lens Optics and Lens Design. ButterworthHeinemann. [£53.99]
Efron, Nathan. 2004. (2nd ed.). Contact Lens Complications. ButterworthHeinemann. [£58.99]
Fletcher, Lupelli, Rossi.1994. Contact Lens Practice. Blackwell [Out of print]
Franklin & Franklin. 2007. Rigid Gas-Permeable Lens Fitting. (Part of the Eye
Essentials Series). Butterworth-Heinemann. [£19.99]
Franklin & Franklin. 2007. Soft Lens Fitting. (Part of the Eye Essentials Series).
Butterworth-Heinemann. [£19.99]
Gasson, A. & Morris, J. 2003. (3rd ed.) The Contact Lens Manual. ButterworthHeinemann. [£47.99]
Hanratty, Michelle. 2005. LASIK: A Handbook for Optometrists. ButterworthHeinemann. [£36.99]
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Hom, M. 2001 LASIK: Clinical Co-management. Butterworth-Heinemann
[£37.99]
Larke, J. 1997 (2nd ed.) The Eye in Contact Lens Wear. Butterworth-Heinemann.
[Out of print]
Mandell, R. 1988 (4th ed.) Contact Lens Practice. C C Thomas. [OP]
Phillips, A.J. & Speedwell. 2007. (5th ed.) Contact Lenses. Butterworth-Heinemann.
[£135]
Tomlinson, A. 1992. Complications of Contact Lens Wear. Mosby-Year Book. [OP]
Sweeney, D. 2004. (2nd ed.). Silicone Hydrogels: Continuous Wear Contact
Lenses. Butterworth-Heinemann [£53.19]
Useful Contacts
College of Optometrists
The College is the UK Professional Body for Optometrists in the UK. We will check
your eligibility using rules determined by the General Optical Council (GOC) and we
administer the examination.
Website: www.college-optometrists.org
You may contact us by email: [email protected]
You may also contact us by telephone if you would like to speak to someone directly:
About your final examination arrangements:
Adam Shonk, Education Co-ordinator
020 7766 4361
If you have any concerns:
Joseph Oakley, Head of Examinations
020 7766 4360
Jackie Martin, Director of Education
020 7766 4360
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