Blog

26 March 2026

The Future of CPD: Potential GOC Reforms

The General Optical Council (GOC) has launched a new consultation that could reshape how Continuing Professional Development (CPD) works across the profession. In this blog, we break down what’s changing, why it matters, and how you can have your say before decisions are made.

16 December 2025

Holiday Opening Times 2025

Our offices will be operating on limited hours over the festive period.

31 January 2025

Out with the old and in with the new cycle

As we bid farewell to 2024, let's reflect on the significant milestones and successes we have achieved together through the 2022-24 CPD cycle.

06 January 2025

The Year in Focus: 2024

Let's take a look over our accomplishments at CPDpoints.com this year.

30 August 2024

A time to reflect

The reflective exercise is designed to encourage professionals to reflect on their learning and practice over the CPD cycle.

27 July 2024

Are you ready for the end of the cycle?

As we're approaching the final phase of the 2022-2024 cycle, it's crucial to ensure your CPD requirements are on track.

10 October 2023

Training for a rainy day

A training opportunity for the staff of a flooded Exter practice.

17 June 2022

Registrant-led peer review packs

We have packs available to help you run your own registrant-led peer review.

02 February 2022

Reflecting on CET

Did you know CPDpoints.com is one of the biggest providers of continuing education for optometrists and dispensing opticians?

06 January 2022

Our guide to CPD

The GOC's CPD scheme replaced the CET scheme on 1 January 2022. What does that mean for us in practice? What has changed, and why?

03 January 2022

Interactive CPD points from distance learning

You can earn interactive CPD points for completing distance learning. Read on to find out how.

08 December 2021

When will I get my CET points?

How quickly will you receive CET points when you complete CET with CETpoints.com?

02 December 2021

The 12 Points of Christmas

Join in our 12 Points of Christmas Countdown to help stay on top of your CET requirements

01 December 2021

It's the final countdown. Are you ready?

CETpoints.com is available until noon on Thursday 30th December 2021 to support all your CET needs.

25 November 2021

Searching for content

Did you know you can search for content by competency, keyword or profession type?

01 November 2021

How much does it cost to complete CET on CETpoints.com?

Choose from pay as you go, subscription and free options on CETpoints.com

29 October 2021

Are Dispensing Opticians getting left behind?

Recent figures from the GOC show Dispensing Opticians are falling behind in CET. CETpoints.com has teamed up with ABDO to help.

04 November 2020

Who can claim CET points through CETpoints.com?

Is CETpoints.com for me? All the courses on CETpoints.com are intended to support the continuous professional development of optometrists and dispensing opticians.

22 October 2020

The Year of the Webinar

The coronavirus pandemic has left much of our industry reeling in its wake. One of the biggest beneficial changes we have noticed in provision of continuing education is the uptake of remote learning.

16 September 2020

Claiming CPD credits in Ireland via CORU

Find out how to claim CPD points in Ireland via CETpoints.com

19 July 2019

The impact of dry AMD

A recent study demonstrates the impact of dry AMD on psychological well-being before vision is significantly affected.

14 August 2018

AI beats optometrists

Forget being beaten by AI at chess or go, AI can now do your job better than you

25 July 2018

The eye is the window to the soul

And a window to the mind

13 June 2018

Aesthetic induced visual loss

Visual loss caused by injection of soft tissue fillers is a rare but devastating side effect of cosmetic treatment.

02 November 2017

Avastin. Patient safety or profit?

Is the fight over using Avastin to treat AMD about patient safety or profit?

20 July 2017

Giving Free Advice

We often get asked for our optical opinion. But when does an opinion count s advice. And is there ever any come back?

17 July 2017

Fantastic Voyage

Twenty seven contact lenses lost in her brain.

20 June 2017

DVLA refuses license for UK drivers

The DVLA has revoked or refused 42,519 car and motorcycle licences since 2012 due to poor vision.

02 June 2017

Snapchat Spectacles

Sunglasses that can capture photographs and video go on sale in the UK

10 May 2017

Ferdinand Monoyer

Yesterday (9 May), Google paid tribute to Ferdinand Monoyer, the French Ophthalmologist largely credited with popularising the use of the dioptre as a measurement of vision.

02 May 2017

Facial Skin Lesions

Ever wondered whether that lump on a patient's face should be referred?