655-201 Anatomy & Histology of the Eye

Credit cannot be obtained for both 655-201 and 655-211 (prior to 2004).

Biology 650-141 and 650-142 (prior to 2004: 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.

At the end of this subject, students should have a firm foundation on which to understand how ocular structures are altered during disease. Students should also develop communication skills (written and oral) necessary to describe the structures of the eye. Students should be able to describe ocular structure using a range of techniques, and understand the importance of one's own observations and the scientific basis of knowledge about ocular histology, and the need for continuing independent learning to keep pace with future advances.

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 edn, Chapman and Hall, 1997.