Ocular Anatomy I

At the end of OPT 218 (Ocular Anatomy I) course, the students should be able to: 1. identify the basic parts of the eye and surrounding structures including the orbit; 2. identify the nerves, muscles and blood vessels that are related to the eye and vision in general; 3. describe the tears formation, secretion and drainage and its regulations; 4. discuss the rotations of the eye, in order to be able to discover certain eye movement problems; and 5. identify certain ocular disorders resulting from different parts of the eye.

An overview of the anatomy of the eye and orbit. Structure of the orbit, eye lids, lachrymal apparatus, conjunctiva, sclera, cornea, anterior chamber iris, posterior chamber, lens, ciliary body and extra ocular muscles.