Ocular Anatomy and Physiology  (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students are able to:
Describe the anatomy and physiology of the eye in detail and describe in appropriate detail of eye development on the following topics: orbit and orbital nerves, extraocular muscles, ocular blood supply and nerves, eyelid, eyebrow, conjunctiva, cornea, sclera and episclera, anterior chamber and angle, iris, pupil and posterior chamber, ciliary body, lens and zonules, choroid, vitreous, retina (basics) optic nerve, visual pathways (basics) and lacrimal system.

Content

orbit and orbital nerves
extraocular muscles (basics),
ocular blood supply and nerves
eyelid
eyebrow
conjunctiva
cornea
sclera and episclera
anterior chamber and angle
iris
pupil and posterior chamber
ciliary body
lens and zonules
choroid
vitreous
retina (basics)
optic nerve
visual pathways (basics)
lacrimal system

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment 0-5
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Assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Assessment 0-5
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Assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Assessment 0-5
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Assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment 0-5
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Assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

Qualifications

The prerequisite for this course is the successful completion of a valid course of study in accordance with the curriculum in force, where the student has demonstrated sufficient knowledge and skills in the following subjects: Information on general anatomy and physiology essential to the optometrist's profession.

The prerequisites are fulfilled when the student has passed the following courses: General Anatomy and Physiology