655-201 Anatomy & Histology of the Eye

Optometry 655-201; biology 600-141 and 600-142.

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; and 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. A further series of lectures will be given on the histology and detailed anatomy of the eye, orbit and visual pathways with associated practical classes.

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

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