However, a review of some of the MCQs used might be prudent because some recurring features in the actual questions asked are regarded as invalid in educational circles, e.g. the use of either ‘All of the above’ or ‘None of the above’ as distractors (incorrect answers).
The conference was opened by Mr Peter Larsen, Specsavers ANZ Director of Professional Services. Titled Optometric Clinical Excellence, his presentation revealed some interesting figures for the company’s activities in Australia and New Zealand. The number of patients in the company’s database now totals about 6 million, about 3 million eye examinations a year (ANZ) are delivered, and the average weekly consultations per store (more than 350 stores, ANZ) is 165.
Lab-grown pig retinal organoids to help fight vision loss in humans
Researchers in the US are developing lab-grown pig retinal organoids as part of a strategy to combat retinal disease in...