Therapeutics CPD course for optometrists

The Optometry Education Team is pleased to present CPD events for allied health professionals interested in therapeutic management of ocular conditions. This programme is especially relevant for optometrists with, or working towards Independent Prescriber (IP) qualification.

Course structure

Each full-day event consists of a series of lectures or case presentations covering a wide range of topics relevant to therapeutics, delivered by a mixture of consultant ophthalmologists, researchers and senior optometrists.

Each event includes a facilitated peer review session, offering the opportunity to discuss cases with peers.

The events will take place on the below dates, please click on the link to view the indicative programme for each date.

Day 1: Thursday 3rd December 2026 (online) [programme here]

Day 2: Thursday 28th January 2027 (online) [programme here]

Day 3: Thursday 4th February 2027 (in-person London) [programme here]

Who should attend?

This course is designed for all optometrists with an interest in therapeutics. It is also suitable for other allied health professionals involved in ophthalmic care.

Day 1 will focus on topics of particular relevance to primary care practitioners, while Day 2 explore topics more relevant to those in a secondary care setting. Day 3 covers a range of topics applicable to those in both community and hospital settings. However, delegates are encouraged to attend based on their interest and learning needs, regardless of their current work settings.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided for the in-person event (Day 3), with opportunities to network with fellow course attendees. At the end of each event, you will receive a certificate of attendance. CPD points for specialty and general domains will be available for participants registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).