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Sound Optometry

Sound Optometry
Optometry
Brain Tumours
Mental Health
Headaches
Stress
Burnout
Cataract Surgery
Menopause
Eye Examination
Psychiatry
Mental Wellbeing
Hormonal Changes
Connor Mccann
Docet
Astrocytoma
GOC Registered Optometrists
Awake Craniotomy
Radiotherapy
Chemotherapy
Primary Care

Sound Optometry is the podcast from Docet that provides high quality continuing professional development (CPD) for fully-qualified UK-GOC-registered optometrists practising in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each month, we’ll be exploring the topics that matter most to us optometrists with case studies and in-depth conversations. You can gain 1 CPD point by listening to this podcast and comp... more

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The UK government has recently finished consulting on proposals to introduce mandatory eyesight testing for drivers aged 70 and over as part of the licence renewal process. The current vision standards for driving have been in place since the 1930s, ... more

Last year, the Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) released the DEWS III report — a clinical roadmap for managing dry eye disease (DED). TFOS DEWS III incorporates the latest research and is designed to give optometrists clarity on how to impro... more

When we think about binocular vision (BV), we typically focus on the paediatric cohort. But there are hundreds of thousands of adults across the UK who have developed BV issues later in life, including double vision. This can be a clinical challenge ... more

More than 1,500 cataract operations are carried out every day across the UK, making it one of the most common types of elective surgery undertaken by the NHS. But there are significant challenges facing cataract service delivery, with many patients —... more

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Recent Guests

Paramdeep Bikhu
Therapeutic optometrist and clinical advisor at the College of Optometrists
College of Optometrists
Episode: 59: Vision and driving – Protecting the public and the patient
Aishah Patel
Clinical advisor for the Association of Optometrists (AOP)
AOP
Episode: 59: Vision and driving – Protecting the public and the patient
Sarah Farrant
TFOS ambassador; specialises in dry eye care in Somerset
Private practice in Somerset
Episode: 58: TFOS DEWS III – A new chapter in DED management
Pauline Brand
Retired healthcare worker who experienced adult binocular vision issues and later underwent treatment
Not specified
Episode: 57: Adult Diplopia – Double the trouble?
Nadeem Ali
Consultant ophthalmologist
London Squint Clinic
Episode: 57: Adult Diplopia – Double the trouble?
Magdalena Edington
High Volume Cataract Surgeon at Optegra, previously at Golden Jubilee Hospital in Scotland
Optegra
Episode: 56: Cataract Surgery – Meeting challenges and reducing risk
Nav Chana
A doctor in London and chairman of the National Association of Primary Care.
Episode: 54: Headaches – Causes and clinical management
Hilary Hodgson
Optometrist working in community practice and university teaching clinic, also an assessor at the College of Optometrists.
Episode: 54: Headaches – Causes and clinical management
Bryan Murphy
Consultant Dermatologist at Cathedral Health in Belfast
Cathedral Health
Episode: 53: Periorbital Skin conditions – What’s an optometrist to do?

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Michelle Hanratty
Host of Sound Optometry

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Good concept

    Love the idea of a podcast, although seems to defeat the purpose of audio learning if you then have to go and read several articles before answering the questions.

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    Domino_🌟
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Great quality!

    Clear sound, well directed and pertinent topics. Thank you

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    KanvasP
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Guest diversity is strong and topics stay current to practice standards.
Clear production quality with relevant, practical topics.
Some episodes demand reading articles to fully answer questions, which can interrupt listening.
High-quality expert insights and actionable tips for clinical care.

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58: TFOS DEWS III – A new chapter in DED management
Q: How can the new Dews III report be used in everyday practice?
Focus on standardizing screening with OSDI 6, perform key objective tests (break-up time, staining, osmolarity), determine subtypes, and develop a holistic, multimodal treatment plan that includes patient education and in-office therapies to improve adherence.
56: Cataract Surgery – Meeting challenges and reducing risk
Q: What can optometrists do to help reduce the risk of potential delay for cataract surgery patients?
They should optimize treatable conditions such as blepharitis and ensure patients are not wearing contact lenses before surgery to improve the ocular surface condition and measurement accuracy.
56: Cataract Surgery – Meeting challenges and reducing risk
Q: What do you think are the current challenges in providing timely access to cataract surgery on the NHS across the UK?
There are significant variations in access and funding, and patients may be redirected to high-volume treatment centers based on capacity and diagnosis.
53: Periorbital Skin conditions – What’s an optometrist to do?
Q: What types of conditions tend to affect the eye and the periocular region?
Bryan discusses the importance of understanding both benign and concerning skin conditions, including allergic rashes, inflammatory conditions, and recognizing red flags for serious issues.
53: Periorbital Skin conditions – What’s an optometrist to do?
Q: Why do you think it's important for optometrists to have a better understanding of dermatology in general?
Bryan emphasizes that due to delays and shortages in accessing dermatologists, optometrists often see patients with skin concerns before they meet anyone else medical, making it essential to recognize these issues early.

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What is Sound Optometry about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, clinically focused series that blends guideline-driven discussions with real-world eye care experience. Recent episodes cover TFOS DEWS III and dry eye management, adult diplopia and BV pathways, evolving cataract surgery practices, headache presentations in optometry, and screening and management of diabetic retinopathy and brain-tumour–related visual issues. Guests range from leading ophthalmologists to frontline optometrists, sharing checklists, referral pathways, and patient-centered approaches. The show often highlights collaboration between optometry and ophthalmology, cost and access challenges, and the role of new technologies and AI in detection and treatment. This mix makes it useful for practitioners seeking evidence... more

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2. Aishah Patel
3. Sarah Farrant
4. Pauline Brand
5. Nadeem Ali
6. Magdalena Edington
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8. Hilary Hodgson

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