Course Catalog 2017-2018

Course Descriptions G100 Level Courses Ocular Anatomy, Biochemistry & Physiology I GVS-181FA

2.25 Credits This course covers the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the globe, related visual structures, and the visual pathway. Part I begins with an anatomical overview of the eye and related structures providing the student with an introduction to the basic structural features of the eye. This is followed by the anatomy of the fibrous tunic and the physiological basis for corneal transparency and how the cornea regulates its hydration and metabolism. Uveal anatomy and the physiology of the ocular fluids follow. The production of aqueous humor and its outflow through conventional and uveoscleral pathways leads to a discussion of intraocular pressure and its regulation. The neuroanatomical basis for papillary and accommodative responses and their clinical context follows. Finally, the anatomy, development, molecular composition and metabolism of the lens lead to a discussion of changes in the lens that occur during aging, including the biochemistry of cataract formation. 3.25 Credits This course is a continuation of OABP I. It begins with the study of the anatomy of the vitreous, retina, optic nerve and visual pathway. The biochemistry of the visual process including the biochemistry and molecular biology of rhodopsin and cone pigments, and the events that occur during the visual cascade will be studied including a discussion of color blindness, congenital night blindness and hereditary retinal degeneration. Nutritional and biochemical implications in age- related ocular disease will then be explored. Processing of visual information by the retina, lateral geniculate nucleus and function of the ocular appendages and the physiology and biochemistry of the tear film. The course ends with the study of the development of the eye and visual system. Integration with material taught in Gross Human Anatomy and Neuroanatomy is integral to the understanding of the structure and function of the eye and is emphasized in the course. Ocular Anatomy, Biochemistry & Physiology II GVS-182SA This introductory course, which integrates elements of geometrical, physical and visual optics will prepare the student for the challenges for clinical practice, as well as the requirements of the National Boards. The lectures, in conjunction with the laboratories, will help the student develop and appreciation of the eye as an optical instrument, a practical understanding of the broad-based clinical applications of lenses, prisms and mirrors, and the basic consideration of lens design principles as applied to the eye and ophthalmic instruments. It will serve as a foundational information base and provide background knowledge for the higher level clinical and optometric courses and literature review. The 32 instructional sequence is: Introduction to light, optics of thin spherical and astigmatic lenses, optics of spherical refracting interfaces, optics of mirrors, optics of thick and thin prisms, fiber optics, Gaussian systems, Newtonian optics, system stops and field of view, introduction to Visual Optics and model eyes, axes and angles of the eye and Purkinje- Sanson images. Integrated Optics GVS-131FA 4.5 Credits

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