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Eyes & ears

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

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Category Insight: Eye Care

In conversation with Louise Gow, head of optometry, low vision and eye health at the Royal National Institute of Blind People.

18 Sep 2025 , 20 Min Article

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Adapting to sensory impairment

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.

13 Aug 2025 , 10 Min Module

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Eye care

With OTC advice and self care solutions, pharmacy teams can help to identify and treat eye problems as early as possible, preventing discomfort and even potential loss of vision.

13 Aug 2025 , 15 Min Module

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Management and prevention of otitis externa

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians.

06 Jun 2025 , 10 Min Module

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Hear, hear!

From ear infections to hearing loss, customers can experience multiple problems when it comes to their ears. Training Matters explores how to spot such conditions early and the appropriate OTC treatment to recommend.

06 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Hearing Health and Earwax Removal

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians.

14 May 2025 , 10 Min Module

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A key vision

There are a variety of eye problems that have accessible OTC or self care solutions, but knowing how to differentiate between them is crucial.

14 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Calming relief from outer ear infections

Refresh your knowledge on otitis externa and learn how EarCalm can help relieve symptoms

12 Mar 2025 , 3 Min Module

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RNID reacts to DHSC announcement

The announcement of over-the-counter hearing aids becoming available has sparked excitement and cautious concern.

17 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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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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Pharmacy First: acute otitis media

The seventh module in our Pharmacy First series looks at how pharmacy teams can help patients navigate the acute otitis media service, as well as how to offer appropriate OTC advice and support for those who are ineligible.

02 Oct 2024 , 10 Min Module

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10 minute clinic: eye care

This handy 10-minute clinic is designed to act as a quick reference guide that will help you when advising customers in different category areas. The flowchart will lead you through the decision-making process to help you respond to customer queries. This month, we look at the advice you can offer and the products you can recommend to customers suffering with eye problems.

19 Aug 2024 , 10 Min Module

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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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Thousands in the UK suffering from preventable hearing loss

The RNID have launched a report calling for urgent Government action to combat the failing level of care when it comes to ear wax removal.

24 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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