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Module 24:

Posterior Segment Anatomy and Physiology, Part 2

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.  Having read Module 25 is advantageous.

Date of original release:  March 7, 2004

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

• Common disorders of the retina

• Anatomy and physiology of the optic nerve, choroid, and sclera

• Common disorders of optic nerve, choroid, and sclera

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

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

• explain the difference between type I and type II diabetes

• identify characteristics of diabetic retinopathy

• identify common treatments for diabetic retinopathy

• identify characteristics of macular degeneration

• identify common treatments for macular degeneration

• identify new technologies for imaging and measuring the eye

• identify terminology for common posterior chamber anatomy and disorders

• explain what a C/D ratio is

• explain the function of posterior chamber anatomical structures

About the Authors: 

Felix N. Sabates, MD, is Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.  He has been a practicing retina specialist for many years. 

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.  He served as co-author for this module.

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