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In this video, AOP clinical director, Dr Peter Hampson, gives a unique insight into the three most common types of legal claims that are handled by the AOP’s in-house legal and regulatory team, with ...

Closed: 27 May 2020

This article provides answers to questions commonly asked by patients when they are referred from primary care with suspect glaucoma and subsequently managed within secondary care

Closed: 22 May 2020

This article considers the role of retinal venous pressure as a risk factor for glaucoma and other ocular pathologies

Closed: 27 Mar 2020

This article outlines the key findings of some of the major ocular hypertension and glaucoma studies. The study outcomes have influenced clinical practice for the management and treatment of these co...

Closed: 22 Feb 2020

This visual recognition feature presents glaucoma-themed cases that may present in routine practice

Closed: 27 Dec 2019

This article will describe the principles and clinical outcomes of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) for the lowering of intraocular pressure (IOP)

Closed: 27 Dec 2019

This article will explain how magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to assess the consequences of retinal disease on the brain and discuss why this should be considered in the context of...

Closed: 27 Dec 2019

Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) is a new method of treating mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma and can work with or replace drops. This article, part one in a two-part series, begins with...

Closed: 22 Nov 2019

This second installment in the series on minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) explores the effectivity and customisation of these devices using case studies to illustrate clinical outcomes

Closed: 22 Nov 2019

Although typically used to aid in diagnosing or monitoring glaucoma, a visual field plot often tells us more than this. Practitioners should use their clinical expertise to interpret the field plots...

Closed: 26 Jul 2019

Published: 03 Jul 2019

Published: 03 Jul 2019

This VRICS considers the use of lasers in the treatment of various ophthalmic conditions. Readers are invited to complete the MCQs by using existing knowledge and accessing further resources where...

Closed: 21 Jun 2019

This article will provide the reader with basic information on OCT-A and its clinical applications in optometric practice

Closed: 19 Apr 2019

This VRICS article presents a range of optic nerve pathologies. Practitioners should use their clinical expertise and access additional resources where necessary to complete the questions

Closed: 22 Feb 2019