Ocular Anatomy, Physiology and Diseases 1, 7.5 credits

MaB, FyA, KeA and BiA (or NkB)

After the course, the student should be able to:

1) describe and account for the embryology of the eye

2) describe and explain the osteology of the orbit, and its blood supply and innervation.

3) describe and account for the sclera the cornea, the conjunctiva and limbus/the border between the cornea and the conjunctiva and their structure and function,

4) describe and account for the lens and uvea

5) describe and account for media/chambers and accommodation,

6) describe and account for human ocular accommodation – how it be stimulated and changes with age, and describe and account for pupil reactions and how these are connected with the accommodation

7) carry out and interpret pressure measurings

8) describe and account for the external parts of the eye (eyelids and lachrymal system),

9) describe and account for the structure and function of the tear film and measure the stability of the tear film (break-up-time, BUT),

10) describe and account for the external muscles – their process, function, movement and innervation and vascular supply of the eye

11) list and differential diagnose injuries and diseases in the main parts of the eye

12) carry out and interpret pupil reactionst and

13) carry out slit-lamp examination of the main parts of the eye.

And, as part of the generall teaching of scientific knowledge, that the student should be able to show:
14) ability to distinguish knowledge at the scientific level
15) describe different scientific types of publications and about the disciplinary foundation of the field
16) ability to distinguish and combine relevant information from scientific literature and to discuss new facts, phenomena and issues and
17) ability to orally and in writing account for and discuss information, problems and solutions in dialogue with different groups.

Aim 14-17 should be seen in relation to the document "Vetenskaplig strimma Optikerprogrammet".

The course contains of the following parts: Anatomy, physiology and diseases in the main parts and study of the eye and evaluation of main segments. In addition to this the course is part of the teaching of general scientific knowledge within the program. In connection with this the students will continue to specialize within scholarship scholarship and best practice and scientific communication. They will also develop his knowledge and understanding, his skills and abilities his judgement and his scientific thought- and attitude in relation to optometry and a lifelong learning. The teaching of general scientific knowledge is described in separate document.

The course is divided into three (3) part:

The course comprises self-study, demonstrations, laboratory sessions, theoretical overviews (in the form of lectures, seminars, Case methods, practical exercises), study visits and written assignments. The students are given a possibility to train practical skills but must take a great responsibility themselves.

The examination comprises:

Part 1, Clinical work, examines the learning outcomes 1 up to 17. Compulsory participation applies at demonstrations, test, laboratory sessions, seminars, study visits and at practical/clinical exercises. in case of absence, measures to be taken are discussed with the course director. The part is graded according to the scale Fail/Pass.

Part 2, Theoretical understanding, examines the learning outcomes 1 up to 17. The part is examined with written/oral examination. The part is graded according to the scale Fail/Pass/Pass with distinction.

Part 3, Examination methodology, examine aim 13 in the form of practical test in biomicroscopy. The part is graded according to the scale Fail/Pass

The whole course is graded according to the scale Fail/Pass/Pass with distinction. A Pass grade requires a Pass grade in all the parts. For a Pass with distinction, a Pass grade in parts 1 and 3, and Pass with distinction in part 2 are required.

Criteria for assessing practical tests are established in separate documents.

A student who fails the regular examination has the right to participate at additional five examinations. If the student fails six examinations/test there will be no additional examination. As an examination, the times that the student has participated the same test are counted. Submission of blank exam is counted as an examination. Examination to which the student has registered but not participated in is not counted as an examination.

If the course is closed down or undergoes major changes, students who have not completed the course are given the possibility, during four semesters from the date when the student first registered in the course, to be examined under the then current syllabus After four semesters, the student is examined under the new syllabus.

Course evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the guidelines established by the Board of Higher Education.

Teaching in English can occur.