Introduction to Ophthalmic Pathology
Alan D. Proia, M.D., Ph.D.
April 2011
I tried to add some questions in this
notesgroup. I hope you find this
useful as you study and review. I
hope it is not too onerous.
Comments or questions:
Andrew Ishizuka
Proia©/DUMC 1
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, Objectives
To be familiar with the pathological features of
the most common blinding diseases in the U.S.A.
» Cataracts Take a moment to memorize
these common causes of
» Glaucoma blindness.
» Diabetes mellitus
» Age-related macular degeneration
To be aware of the most common primary
intraocular malignant tumors of adults and
children
» Uveal melanoma Adults typically
» Retinoblastoma Children typically
Proia©/DUMC 3
, Anatomy of the Eye
Proia©/DUMC 4
Alan D. Proia, M.D., Ph.D.
April 2011
I tried to add some questions in this
notesgroup. I hope you find this
useful as you study and review. I
hope it is not too onerous.
Comments or questions:
Andrew Ishizuka
Proia©/DUMC 1
, Copyright Statement
This lecture was prepared for the Duke University School
of Medicine. It may be used without written or verbal
permission by the author. It may be distributed to
students, faculty, or health care practitioners; I ask only
that the source of the materials be acknowledged during
their use.
In developing this presentation, I have included
copyrighted materials from other sources, which can be
used in face-to-face teaching under US copyright law. Any
use beyond this presentation may require permission from
the copyright holder.
Proia©/DUMC 2
, Objectives
To be familiar with the pathological features of
the most common blinding diseases in the U.S.A.
» Cataracts Take a moment to memorize
these common causes of
» Glaucoma blindness.
» Diabetes mellitus
» Age-related macular degeneration
To be aware of the most common primary
intraocular malignant tumors of adults and
children
» Uveal melanoma Adults typically
» Retinoblastoma Children typically
Proia©/DUMC 3
, Anatomy of the Eye
Proia©/DUMC 4
