Eyes and ears | Boots Pharmacy School

Eyes & ears,

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

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

Eyes & ears,

Blepharitis

This pharmacy scenario aims to help your understanding of blepharitis

13 Sep 2023 , 5 Min Module

Eyes & ears,

First prescriptions for glaucoma

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

14 Jul 2023 , 20 Min Module

Eyes & ears,

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

Eyes & ears,

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

Eyes & ears,

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

Eyes & ears,

Eyes on the prize

Sight is arguably one of our most important senses, but studies show that many people are neglecting their eye health.

01 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

Eyes & ears,

Ear care

Ears are complex organs and when things go wrong, it's not just hearing that can be affected. This module will help pharmacy assistants give customers sound advice on how they can care for their ears.

11 Nov 2022 , 15 Min Module

Eyes & ears,

Loud and clear

With more and more pharmacies offering extensive ear care services, it’s important for the whole team to be up to speed on common ear conditions

10 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

Eyes & ears,

Eye care

Good vision doesn't always mean the eyes are healthy. Pharmacy teams can remind customers to take care of their eyes and provide product recommendations and advice for common conditions.

14 Aug 2022 , 15 Min Module