655-211 Ocular Anatomy & Histology

Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Biology 600-141 plus 600-142; chemistry 610-141 plus 610-142.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

This subject covers the detailed anatomy and histology of the eye, orbit and visual pathways. Upon completion of this subject students should comprehend the terminology of histology and cytology; be able to identify and interpret the light and electron microscopic appearance of cells and tissues; the histology of the eye, orbit and visual pathways; the embryological development of the eye; the neuroanatomy of the visual pathways. A series of lectures will give an introduction to histology and will be supplemented by practical work on examination of histological preparations. Detailed topographic anatomy of the orbit, eye and visual pathway, including the extra-ocular muscles and their actions will be studied. A further series of lectures will be given on the histology and detailed ultrastructural anatomy of the eye, orbit and visual pathways with associated practical classes.

Assessment

A 2-hour written examination (80%) and assessment of practical work (20%).

Prescribed Texts

• A J Bron, R C Tripathi and B J Tripathi, Wolff's Anatomy of the Eye and Orbit. 8th ed., Chapman and Hall, 1997.