Objectives
At the conclusion of this course each participant should be able to:
- Apply the basic principles of optics to refractory problems and how to correct them
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of each separate unit of the eye
- Discuss common ocular conditions and delineate how to correlate clinical and pathologic findings
- Diagnose and manage common types of congenital and acquired disorders in children
- Explain the process of cataract surgery and potential complications
- Explain the basic concepts of glaucoma diagnosis and treatment approaches
- Discuss the differential diagnosis and treatment of uveitis
- Delineate how to apply differential surgical approaches to ocular surface reconstruction
- Describe the structure and function of the external eye and cornea as well as common disorders and use of artificial corneas
