Course Catalog 2017-2018

dry AMD; pathophysiology of cataract formation with specific emphasis on anti-oxidant molecules and ways to delay the progression of senile cataracts; current state of knowledge of drugs used to treat glaucoma; drugs

used to treat disorders involving cornea. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Ocular Pathology

GM213 2.0 Credits

This seminar introduces students to the pathophysiology of diabetic retinopathy. The seminar will look at the underlying molecular, cellular and biochemical processes that occur to the retinal circulation in the diabetic individual. The objective is to have a better understanding of diabetic retinopathy at the molecular and cellular level. Topics include: retinal and choroidal circulation; review of autoregulation and factors that influence blood flow in the microcirculation; review of the stages of diabetic retinopathy; role of autoregulation, the endothelins, renin angiotensin system, (RAS) and nitric oxide and hyperglycemia on the retinal microcirculation role of VEGF and other cytokines in the patholphysiology of diabetic retinopathy. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Accommodation

GM214 2.0 Credits

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the major components and related aspects of the human accommodative system, both normal and abnormal, all within the context of various static and dynamic bioengineering models of the system. Blur, disparity, proximal and tonic components are reviewed, first separately and then interactively, both physiologically and mathematically in their description and analyses. In addition, the physiology, neurology, anatomy, and pharmacology are discussed in detail. Topics include: overview of accommodation; anatomy, physiology, neurology, and pharmacology; blur drive; disparity drive; proximal drive; tonic drive; models of accommodation; accommodative in disease; training of accommodation. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Pre-dissertation Research

GM215 1 credit per 2 hours of research per week

For MS students and PhD students before passing their Specialty Area exam. Hours: Variable Prerequisite: Must have consent of instructor.

Visual Physiology of the Eye: Etiology & Treatment of Myopia GM216 2.0 Credits This course evaluates theories of myopia etiology and addresses both the effectiveness of current methods of treatment and potential therapies to reduce this highly prevalent condition. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Visual Development

GM218 2.0 Credits

One or more of the following topics are explored throughout this course. Students can decide which topics they would like to research, including development of Visual Acuity, development of Contrast Sensitivity Function, development of Binocular Sensory Function, development of Ocular Motility, development of Accommodation,

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