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Module 43:

The Anterior Segment, Part 1

 

 

The Tear Film and the Cornea

 

 

 

 

 

OVERVIEW

 

 

 

Estimated study time:  One hour.

 

Program Level:  Basic and intermediate

 

Target Audience:  OMPs wanting to know more about anterior segment anatomy, physiology and disease processes, or to study for the certifying exams.

 

Pre-requisites:  None

 

Date of original release:  March 7, 2008

   
 

Description of content:   

 

This module discusses the anatomy and physiology of the anterior segment, specifically the cornea and the tear film.  Disease processes are discussed.

 

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

  • identify the layers of the cornea and the layers of the tear film

  • define terminology related to the cornea and the tear layers

  • describe the function of the instruments and the substances used to examine the cornea and the tear film

  • identify characteristics of various diseases and treatments associated with the cornea and the tear film

   
 

About the Authors: 

 

Felix N. Sabates, MD, is former Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.  He has been a practicing ophthalmologist 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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