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Objectives

By the end of this course the student should be able to:
1-    Identify The basic ocular anatomy and related cranial nerves  (  II, III, IV, V, VI, VII )
2-    Describe The functions of each ocular structure.
3-    Identify The rationale and interpretation of testing the Red Reflex
4-    Define The different refractive states of the eye and their corrections
5-    Recognize The symptoms , signs , investigations and causes of orbital diseases
6-    Recognize
a.    Symptoms , signs and treatments of lid diseases.
b.    The different refractive states of the eye and their corrections
c.    The symptoms , signs , investigations and causes of orbital diseases
d.    Symptoms , signs and treatments of  lens   diseases
e.    Symptoms , signs and treatments of   conjunctivitis
f.    Symptoms , signs , treatments and    deferential diagnosis of Red Eye.
g.     Symptoms , signs and treatments of      vitreous diseases
h.     Symptoms , signs and treatments of retinadiseases
i.    Symptoms , signs and treatments of  optic nerve diseases.
j.    Symptoms , signs and treatments of  lacrimal system
k.    Symptoms , signs and treatments of  glaucoma
l.      Preventable causes of blindness
7-    Obtain an accurate and complete ocular history
8-     Measure And record near vision  
9-     Measure And record distant vision in adult and children
10-    Assess  Pupillary reflexes
11-    Evaluate  Ocular motility
12-    Use  The direct ophthalmoscope for assessment of   Red Reflex , the optic nerve , and posterior   fundus examination
13-    Dilate  the pupils
14-    Perform  and evaluate visual fields by confrontation
15-    Estimate Intraocular pressure Digitally
16-     Aversion   of upper lid
17-    Remove  simple conjunctival FBs
18-    Install eye drops ,topical fluorescein , local anaesthetics ..etc
19-    Be caring and compassionate
20-    Communicate with patients and handle them sensibly as appropriate to  their age.
21-     Be committed to work and learning
22-    Be enthusiastic for patient care  
23-    Work as a team member
24-     Show respect for patients, family members and other health care  workers
25-    Show respect to others religions, believes and culture
26-    Lay a foundation of self-education and a critical approach to Learning