1. Introduction to ophthalmology
Dr mahmood fauzi ASSIST PROF OPHTHALMOLOGY AL MAAREFA COLLEGE

2. Objectives of the lecture
Define ophthalmology
Review the clinical anatomy of the eye
Describe the role of human eye as a camera
Name the Eye health care givers in the hospital
Outline procedure for a basic eye exam
Explain Fundamental ophthalmic terminology
Interpret a Sample eye report

3. Ophthalmology "the science of the eyes".
In the hospital
Ophthalmologist
Is a physician specializing in medical and surgical care of the eye.
Optometrist prescribe glasses and other optical devices
Optician
makes and fits eye glasses

4. How does the eye work?..... Camera v.s. the human eye

6. Clinical Anatomy of the eye The eyeball, or globe fits within a protective bony cavity of the orbit. The optic nerve and ophthalmic artery enter the orbit through the optic foramen.

8. Extra-ocular muscles

9. Cornea transparent, avascular, main refracting surface of the eye.

10. Crystalline lens transparent, biconvex ,held by zonular fibers, avascular ,no nerve or pain fibers, opacification causes cataract Ciliary body controls accommodation through the zonular fibers and ciliary muscles.

11. Iris: colored part, surrounding the pupil
Iris: colored part, surrounding the pupil Pupil dilates and constricts in response to light.

12. Tears vitally important to the health of the anterior segment of the eye Dry eye- decrease or absence of tears.

14. Normal visual field

15. What is 20/20 (6/6) vision? is a term used to describe standard visual acuity (VA) or average vision

16. Test your knowledge
Reading in dim light Holding books too close to the eye. Sitting too close to TV. Wearing other people glasses. Resting Weak eyes. Children with crossed eyes. Using reading glasses in old age.

17. Basic opthalmic terminology

19. References Basic Ophthalmology (9th edition)
by the American academy of ophthalmology
ISBN-13:
Lecture Notes: Ophthalmology (11th edition)
ISBN-13:

20. RESOURCES Ophtha quiz http://www.ophthobook.com/ -The Eyes Have It:
This is an online ophthalmology textbook with very brief chapters written specifically for medical students, includes Step 2-type sample questions and video
-The Eyes Have It:
Ophtha quiz

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