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Module 23:

Posterior Segment Anatomy and Physiology, Part 1

OVERVIEW

Estimated study time:  One hour.

Program Level:  Intermediate 

Target Audience:  OMPs wanting a better understanding of posterior segment anatomy and physiology.  OMPs studying for the COT and COMT exams.

Pre-requisites:  A basic knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology is helpful.

Date of original release:  March 7, 2004

Description of content:  This section discusses posterior segment anatomy and physiology, including: 

• General anatomy and physiology of the vitreous and retina

• Abnormalities of the vitreous

• Anatomy and physiology of the cell layers of the retina

• Methods of evaluating the vitreous and retina, including color vision testing

Color retina photographs, drawings and animations, and OCT and B-scan images are used for illustration.

Instructional  objectives:  Upon completion of  this section,  the student should be able to:

• identify characteristics of common vitreous abnormalities

• identify anatomical features of the posterior segment

• identify physiological characteristics of the retina and vitreous

• List common color vision tests

• List the steps in proper color plate testing

• identify what functions electrophysiology procedures are designed to test

About the Author: Gary Gallimore is a certified ophthalmic technologist who assists with research at the Eye Foundation of Kansas City and works for a large multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in the metro area of Kansas City.   He has taught CE courses for many years on all subjects of ophthalmic technology. 

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