This module describes the anatomy and physiology of the eye, ocular adnexa, and related structures. It provides essential foundation knowledge for the understanding of vision science, diseases of the eye, contact lenses and pharmacology.
*Curricular information is subject to change
- The Skull and Orbit
- Vision and the Human Brain
- The Ocular Adnexa
- The Conjunctiva, Sclera and Episclera
- The Cornea
- The Lacrimal System
- The Uvea
- The Crystalline Lens
- The Aqueous and Vitreous Chambers
- The Retina
- Ocular Embryology
- Cranial Nerve Innervation of Ocular Structures
- The Extraocular Muscles
- Autonomic Innervation of Ocular Structures
- The Extraorbital Sheath
- The Ocular Blood Supply
- The Visual Pathway
Lectures, web-based tutorial materials
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 50 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |