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Eyes & ears

Consider the many conditions that can affect the ears and eyes.

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Eyes & ears

Ear care

Ears are made up of tiny fibres, chambers and fluid which work silently to keep us orientated throughout the day and night. Customers experiencing any issues with their ears, from ear wax to infections, will be looking to the pharmacy team to help them get back on track.

11 Dec 2024 , 15 Min Module

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Eyes & ears

NICE recommends new treatment for AMD

Health spending watchdog gives thumbs up to bevacizumab gamma (Lytenava).

31 Oct 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Eyes & ears

In a blink!

There are a couple of problems that may pose a threat to eye health and sight, but many of them can be treated in the pharmacy.

18 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Play it by ear

Many of us take for granted the ability to hear, and it is only when this sense is affected that we realise just how much of our daily lives depend on our ear health.

19 Jun 2024 , 5 Min Article

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Pharmacy First: acute otitis media in children

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.

20 May 2024 , 10 Min Module

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Eyes & ears

Eye care

Good vision doesn't necessarily mean the eyes are healthy, so it's important for pharmacy teams to remind customers to take care of their eyes. They can also provide product recommendations and advice for common conditions.

12 Jan 2024 , 15 Min Module

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Managing acute otitis externa in the pharmacy

Learn more about treating acute otitis externa and your role in raising awareness of antibiotic resistance.

15 Dec 2023 , 5 Min Module

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Managing acute otitis externa in the pharmacy

Learn more about treating acute otitis externa and your role in raising awareness of antibiotic resistance.

15 Dec 2023 , 5 Min Module

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Community pharmacies offer eye care advice

Getting a GP appointment is no longer an easy task, which creates opportunities for community pharmacies to help customers by offering eye care advice and treatment.

07 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Eyes & ears

Keep an ear out

The ears are not only vital for hearing, but balance too, so it’s important to keep them as healthy as possible. Explore various ear problems and the best self care tips and treatment advice staff can offer.

06 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Blepharitis

This pharmacy scenario aims to help your understanding of blepharitis

13 Sep 2023 , 5 Min Module

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First prescriptions for glaucoma

This module covers topical treatments used in the management of glaucoma.

14 Jul 2023 , 20 Min Module

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Clinical update on glaucoma

This module looks at the causes of glaucoma and identifies those who are at higher risk of developing the condition.

16 Jun 2023 , 20 Min Module

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Play it by ear

The benefits of regular visits to the optician and dentist are well understood but less attention is paid to our ears – yet hearing loss has been linked with cognitive decline and other problems. Tackling it as soon as possible is crucial.

17 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Learning update: Eye health

This eduational update article looks at common eye problems.

04 May 2023 , 900 Min Module

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Hearing aids reduce chance of cognitive decline

Hearing aids and cochlear implants reduce cognitive decline, according to two new meta-analyses.

13 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article