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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Optometry

655-323 Vegetative Physiology of the Eye

Credit Points:

10.0

Coordinator:

Dr A J Vingrys

Prerequisite/s:

Physiology 536-202, Principles of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 521-201, Human Visual Functions 655-221.

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

26 lectures (2 per week)

Objectives:

On completion of this subject, students will:

  • have a thorough understanding of the physiological and biochemical mechanisms that maintain the integrity of the eye and underlie the transmission of visual information in the visual pathways.

Content:

Vegetative physiology and biochemistry of tears, the cornea, the lens and vitreous. The metabolism of the retina. Disruptions of normal chemistry in disorders of the tear film, loss of corneal transparency and cataract.

Assessment:

A two hour written examination at the end of the semester.

Prescribed Texts:

  • Davson, H, Physiology of the Eye, 5th Ed 1990 Mosby.
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