OPT-7406 Ocular Physiology and Biochemistry
Ocular physiology forms the framework for many of the biomedical aspects of primary vision care by presenting the development and physiology/biochemistry of ocular tissues and fluids. The course provides the knowledge base in ocular tissue structure and function, as well as normal and abnormal development concepts, which enable the student to understand patho-physiological processes present in primary and secondary ocular diseases and congenital anomalies. Clinical correlates and case-based materials are an integral part of the course presentation. The course includes a laboratory component, which is designed to give the student an opportunity to reinforce classroom material through the utilization of anatomic and embryologic specimens, as well as clinical images, which reinforce the clinical application of the course. The laboratory setting, the smaller lab student numbers, along with the assistance of the laboratory instructors will enhance the students’ understanding of the course lecture content.