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Module 44:

The Anterior Segment, Part 2

The Anterior Chamber, the Aqueous, the Iris, and the Pupil

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 anterior chamber, the aqueous, the iris, and the pupil.  Disease processes are discussed.

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

• identify anatomical parts and functions of the anterior chamber and the iris

• define terminology related to the anterior chamber, the aqueous, the iris, and the pupil

• discuss the function of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and how they relate to the pupil

• identify terminology associated with an afferent pupillary defect

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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