Lids, Lashes & Lessons Learned

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This recorded webinar in the form of a panel discussion explores the assessment and management of eyelid abnormalities commonly encountered in optometric practice. Experienced clinicians in ocular surface disease present and critically review real patient cases from their own clinical experience, highlighting key learning points and reflective insights gained through practice.

This recording is accredited for 1 non-interactive CPD point for Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians and Contact Lens Opticians

Domains and Learning Outcomes

Communication

(s.2) Practitioners will be able to interpret the presenting symptoms of patients with eyelid anomalies and offer appropriate advice in a way that the patient can understand.

Clinical practice

(s.5) Practitioners will be able to recognise the clinical signs and differentiating features of anterior blepharitis.
(s.7) Practitioners will be able to develop and apply tailored, evidence‑informed management plans for patients with blepharitis, taking into account disease severity, chronicity, and individual patient needs.
(s.7) Practitioners will be able to assess eyelid lesions and apply differential diagnostic reasoning, recognising clinical features that may indicate suspicious pathology and understand when urgent referral is required.

Specialty CPD – Contact Lens Speciality

(s.2) Practitioners will be able to interpret the presenting symptoms of patients with eyelid anomalies that may be affecting contact lens comfort and offer appropriate advice in a way that the patient can understand.
(s.5) Practitioners will be able to recognise the clinical signs and differentiating features of anterior blepharitis and how this may impact contact lens wear.
(s.7) Practitioners will be able to develop and apply tailored, evidence‑informed management plans for patients with blepharitis, taking into account disease severity, chronicity, and individual patient needs.
(s.7) Practitioners will be able to assess eyelid lesions and apply differential diagnostic reasoning, recognising clinical features that may indicate suspicious pathology and understand when urgent referral is required.