Thursday, July 26, 2018

2014-2015 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC): Section 8: External Disease and Cornea

Authors :Robert W. Weisenthal
Edition :
Year :  2014
Description :


Discusses the structure and function of the cornea and external eye and reviews relevant examination techniques. Covers infectious and ocular surface diseases; disorders and surgery of the ocular surface; immune-mediated and neoplastic disorders; and congenital anomalies and degenerations. A chapter on the genetics of corneal dystrophies reflects the IC3D classification. Toxic and traumatic injuries and corneal transplantation are also reviewed.

Upon completion of Section 8, readers should be able to:

Describe the anatomy and molecular biology of the cornea
Recognize the distinctive signs of specific diseases of the ocular surface and cornea
Outline the steps in an ocular examination for corneal or external eye disease and choose the appropriate laboratory and other diagnostic tests
Assess the indications and techniques of surgical procedures for managing corneal disease, trauma, and refractive error



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