CES Academy provides clinical placements, structured courses, and continuing professional development events for optometrists across Kent and the South East.
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A clinician-led portfolio of training programmes designed to support optometrists and ophthalmologists at every stage of their career.
Structured IP placements across Kent and the South East, with expert supervision from consultant-level optometrists and ophthalmologists.
Hands-on surgical mentoring for trainee ophthalmologists looking to develop and refine their cataract surgery technique under experienced guidance.
Accredited laser treatment courses covering YAG capsulotomy and selective laser trabeculoplasty, equipping optometrists with the skills to expand their scope of practice.
Practical minor operations training for advanced practitioners, covering procedures such as lid lesion removal and other common ophthalmic minor ops.
Specialist training for IP optometrists and ophthalmologists starting out in community ophthalmology, covering referral pathways, patient management, and service delivery.
Accredited CPD events covering the full breadth of ophthalmology: Eyelids & Oculoplastics, Cornea & Refractive Surgery, Glaucoma & Glaucoma Surgery, Vitreoretinal & VR Surgery, Medical Retina & AMD, and Dry Eye & Therapies.
Peer-reviewed events with CPD certificates issued upon attendance.
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" I experienced a range of specialist clinics and patient cases, both urgent and routine. By the end of my placement, I felt much more assured in my approach to patient care and prescribing."
Jen W
IP Optometrist, Vision Express, Gillingham, Kent
"My placement was well organised and supported by a good variation of clinics. Excellent consultants with a wide breadth of knowledge. Certainly an invaluable placement."
AJ B
IP Optometrist, Community Ophthalmology Service, Ashford, Kent
"Excellent experience during my IP placement. I had the opportunity to examine patients independently and discuss their management plans in detail with my mentor. There was a good variety of cases, all within a friendly and welcoming environment. Many thanks for a valuable and enjoyable placement."
Conor L
IP Optometrist, Benenden Hospital, Benenden, Kent
"My introduction into prescribing was during my IP placement with CES. This was invaluable, shadowing various ophthalmology clinics and seeing a wide variety of ocular pathology and treatments. The experience helped build a solid foundation and confidence in prescribing."
Bhavesh H
IP Optometrist, Specsavers, Sevenoaks, Kent