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Ocular Physiology (OPHL-601 ) (ONO): Course outline

Characteristics of life are controlled by genes, which are passed from parents to offspring, and are located on chromosomes, like the one shown here, that are found in every cell. The gene theory is one of the unifying principles of biology.

Course contents

• Development of the visual components during different time period of age: Embryology of an

eye, Normal visual development, Visual Milestones

• Brief overview of morphology and function of eyelid: Anatomy and physiology of eyelid

Structure, Function of eye lid, Glands

• Physiology of cornea Structure, Function of cornea, Layers & Metabolism

• Physiology of sclera Overview, Types, Function & openings.

• What is connective and relation between connective and limbus: Physiology of the conjunctiva

and limbus, Structure Function of conjunctiva, Layers, Conjunctiva and limbus.

• Physiology of anterior chamber Location Angle and Structures present in AC

• Physiology of lacrimal apparatus / system, Glands, Tear film spread and lacrimal drainage.

• Physiology of extra- ocular muscles Types, Origin and insertion, Nerve supply and Functions.

• Physiology of skull and orbit Overview & Bones involved.

• Physiology of vitreous, Introduction & Function Composition.

• Physiology of uveal tract, Overview Parts & Functions

• Physiology of lens and aqueous humor: Introduction, Function, Metabolism & Composition.

• Physiology of pupil (pathways of reflexes)

• Physiology of lens (Accomodation)

• Physiology of retina (physiology of vision, phototransduction)

• Any Topic recommended by the course teacher

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