OPT-134: Ocular Anatomy and Pathology

School
Health and Human Services
Division
Health Careers
Department
Ophthalmic Technician
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Ophthalmic Technician
Course Number
134
Course Title
Ocular Anatomy and Pathology
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
Acceptance into the Ophthalmic Technician Program and BIO 134 or both BIO-233 and BIO-234 all with a C grade or higher.
Catalog Course Description

Focuses on the structures and functions of the eye and orbit. Explains the clinical manifestations of select pathophysiologic conditions of the eye specific to ophthalmic technology.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Topography of the Eye and Orbit
  2. Embryology of the Eye
  3. Blood Supply to the Eye and Orbit
  4. External Adnexa
  5. Lacrimal System
  6. The Globe
  7. Extraocular Muscles
  8. Visual Pathway
  9. Binocular Function
  10. Strabismus
  11. Ocular Disorders and Systemic Disease
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Identify orbital contents, shape, bones, and openings.
  2. Describe blood supply to the orbit.
  3. Identify nerves found in the orbit.
  4. Describe layers, glands, and function of the eyelids.
  5. Identify origins, insertions, and actions of extraocular muscles.
  6. Describe structures contained within the globe.
  7. Describe aqueous humor dynamics.
  8. Trace the blood supply to and drainage from the eye and orbit.
  9. Compare differences between rods and cones.
  10. Describe the anatomy of the sensory visual pathway. 
  11. List primary causes of blindness in the United States.
  12. Describe the common sequence of visual field loss in glaucoma.
  13. Differentiate between selected examples of ocular infectious or inflammatory disorders.

   

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Assessment of academic achievement will include quizzes, unit examinations, and written assignments,

General Course Requirements and Recommendations
  • Instructors (or their designees) reserve the right to require students to provide proper picture identification for test taking, graded papers or projects or other appropriate purposes.
Texts

Required textbooks to be determined by program faculty.

Effective Term
Fall 2019