Endocrinology and Nutrition

At the end of OPT 410 (Endocrinology and Nutrition), the students should be able to: 1. state different types of hormones that are produced in the body and the tissues and organs that produce the hormones; 2. describe how hormones work (i.e. mechanism of action of hormones) and different ways by which hormones can be assayed; 3. explain the effect of some endocrine pathologies on vision; 4. discuss the importance of different types of nutritional constituents, especially vitamins and trace elements on vision; 5. discuss the impact of nutritional deficiency and excess nourishment on vision; and 6. offer necessary dietary advice for better nutrition and vision.

Basic human endocrine systems, their general functions, modes of action, regulation and transport. Metabolic disturbances related to dietary deficiencies and excesses.