OPTHALMOLOGY
DISORDERS
, MAIN OBJECTIVE
To promote health, prevent illnesses
diagnose and manage patients suffering
from common ophthalmology disorders.
, SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE
Review of anatomy and physiology
Recognize signs and symptoms of common eye
conditions.
Manage patients suffering from common eye
problems.
Coordinate management of patients suffering from
severe and complicated eye problems in hospital.
Coordinate rehabilitation of patients suffering from
severe and complicated eye conditions.
, DEFINITION OF TERM
Diplopia: Condition in which a single object is
perceived as two; also called double vision
Amblyopia: Dullness or obscurity of sight for no
apparent organic reason, therefore not correctable
with glasses or surgery. Sometimes called a lazy eye,
wherein one eye becomes dependent on the other
eye to focus, usually developed in early childhood.
Anterior chamber: Space between the cornea and
the crystalline lens , which contains aqueous humor.
DISORDERS
, MAIN OBJECTIVE
To promote health, prevent illnesses
diagnose and manage patients suffering
from common ophthalmology disorders.
, SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE
Review of anatomy and physiology
Recognize signs and symptoms of common eye
conditions.
Manage patients suffering from common eye
problems.
Coordinate management of patients suffering from
severe and complicated eye problems in hospital.
Coordinate rehabilitation of patients suffering from
severe and complicated eye conditions.
, DEFINITION OF TERM
Diplopia: Condition in which a single object is
perceived as two; also called double vision
Amblyopia: Dullness or obscurity of sight for no
apparent organic reason, therefore not correctable
with glasses or surgery. Sometimes called a lazy eye,
wherein one eye becomes dependent on the other
eye to focus, usually developed in early childhood.
Anterior chamber: Space between the cornea and
the crystalline lens , which contains aqueous humor.
