OPT 615
Community Ophthalmology
1 Unit(s) (LH 15)
Course Description
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. explain the concept of the global initiatives VISION 2020; and
2. list causes of blindness in adults and children.
Course Outline
Definition of blindness and visual impairment (WHO). Concept of global initiatives vision 2020.
Causes of avoidable and irreversible blindness in adult and children.