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Department of Ophthalmology

Courses

Code

Name

Level

Term

Credit Hours

Contact Hours

Lec.

Clinical

Total

OPL405

Ophthalmology  I

4

1

3

1

4

75

OPL406

Ophthalmology II

4

2

3

1

4

75

Course Description

OPL 405&406,Ophthalmology I&II

Description:

     It familiarizes the student with the anatomical structure, physiological functions and pathological aspects of the eye. It enable the student to acquire knowledge about the basic aspects of vision and of ophthalmology,  making him capable of diagnosing the different types of ophthalmic lesions and diseases. The course also allows a medical student and a fresh graduate to deal with the ophthalmology problems and emergencies. Also, it enables the student to be familiar with the instruments and tools used in ophthalmology clinics which aid in the diagnosis and management.

Course Contents:

First semester: OPL 405(Ophthalmology I)

Anatomical and physiological functions of the different components of the eye.

Diseases affecting the eye lids &lachrymal glands.

Diseases of the conjunctiva.

Corneal disorders.

Sclera

Uveal tract

Disorders affecting the lens of the eyes

Vitreous

Glaucoma & disorders of intraocular pressure

Second semester: OPL 406(Ophthalmology II)

Diseases of the retina

Optic nerve

Errors of refractions

Squint and disorder of extraocular muscles

Neuro-ophthalmology

Ocular trauma

Ocular tumor

Ocular manifestation of systemic diseases

 Teaching Methods

                   1.Lectures (3 credit hours)

                               2.Clinical rounds, ( 1credit hour)

 3. Students seminars, oral presentations & prepared essays

Attendance Criteria:

The minimal acceptable attendance is 70% in order to sit the final examination.

 Examination Description:

Formative & Summative exams

- Written, case study & oral for assessment of knowledge and understanding

- Clinical for assessment of clinical skills

- Research for training the student how to get medical information from library and   internet websites and how to organize and present knowledge.

Mark Distribution:

 A total of 100 marks distributed as follows:

20% Year Activity and Mid Term Exam at October 6 Universit

10% End-round Exam at Kasr El-Eini Faculty of Medicine.

40% Written End-year final Exam

30% Clinical & Oral End-year Exam

Learning Resources:

Basic Materials:

- Department books available for students, at the faculty bookshop

- Overhead projections, slides and computer presentations used during teaching.

Suggested materials

       Clinical Ophthalmology edts. Kaneski