OPHTH 432

Course Title (Symbol and No. ):                                 
432 OPH                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ophthalmology 
                 Credit Hours:                                                                   4 (1+3)
                 Contact Clock Hours:                                                 Theoretical:                             
                                                                                                    Clinical
                                                                                         Tutorials & Practical:  
 
 
Course Objectives
Course 432 is meant to introduce Medical Students to basic history taking and examination of the eye.
The common ophthalmic conditions will be taught, including the principles for management of these conditions. This material will be released to the Students through:

1. Lectures
2. Clinical Sessions
3. Clinic attendance
4. Surgical sessions attendance

At the end of the course, the Medical Student should be able to recognize common ocular pathology, manage simple cases and know when to refer more serious problems.
 
Course Outline
(a)       Theoretical

1. Applied anatomy and physiology of the Eye
2. Lid and lacrimal system problems
3. Red Eye and Ocular emergencies
4. Strabismus and amblyopia and leukocoria
5. Eye andSystemic Diseases
6. Neuro-ophthalmology
7. Pharmacology and Toxicology
8. Visual fields
9. Errors of refraction
10. Retinal glaucoma disorders

(c)        Practicals

1. Orientation, history taking and ocular examination
2. Ophthalmoscopy and tonometry

 
The Book Recommended

1. Basic Ophthalmology for Medical Students and Primary Care Residents by Frank G. Berson, MD Referred references
2. General Ophthalmology by Vaugh and Asbury and Tabbara.

 
Course Outline
(a)       Lectures
 

Topic (lectures)	Time allowed
1. Applied Anatomy and Physiology + Lid and Lacrimal System Problems		2 hours
2. Glaucoma Diagnosis and Management		1 hour
3. Trachoma		1 hour
4. Red Eye		2 hours
5. Diseases of Retina and Choroid		1 hour
6. Ocular Emergencies		1 hour
7. Strabismus and Amblyopia		1 hour
8. Errors of Refraction		1 hour
9. Systemic Diseases		2 hours
10.  Eye Care in Children and Prevention of Blindness		1 hour
11. Disorders of the Lens		1 hour
12. Neuro-ophthalmology		1 hour

 (b)   Clinical Skills
 

1. History taking, Ocular Examination and Tonometry	3 hours
2. Ophthalmoloscopy	3 hours
3. Ancillary Services	3 hours

 (c)  Topic (Tutorial)
 

1. Leukocoria	2 hours
2. Ocular Pharmacology, Drug Toxicity	2 hours
3. Ocular Emergencies	2 hours
4. Visual Fields and Elementry Optics	2 hours
5. Proptosis	2 hours