BI 255 - Physiology of the Eye

Credit Hours: 2

A study of visual function including information processing, photoreceptor function, color vision, binocular vision, ocular motility, ocular nerves, blood supply and ocular pharmacology will be discussed.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

review the location and function of each of the anatomical parts of the eye;
understand the components of the eye exam S.O.A.P format;
recognize and explain Physiologic Optics and refractive error as it relates to the anatomical structures of the eye as well as the physiology behind it;
comprehend the physiology of Binocular Vision and the various problems that can occur to disrupt it;
recognize the relationship of common clinical complaints to the physiology of the eye;
understand the basics of Ocular Motility and the anatomical components involved, for example the Extra-ocular muscles names, location, type of movement and innervation; and
comprehend the eye examination process and the physiology behind the various tests and findings.

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Reserved for Ophthalmic Dispensing students only.