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DDO 122 Introduction to Ocular Anatomy and Physiology

ND1 level16 topics

DDO 122 covers 16 topics. StudyPath paces them into daily study sessions that finish before your exam date, with practice questions and worked answers for each one.

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Course outline

The topics this course covers, in teaching order.

  1. Structure and functions of the eyelids
  2. Lacrimal system and tear film
  3. Cornea
  4. Extra ocular muscles
  5. Ocular circulation
  6. Ciliary epithelia, aqueous humour and intraocular pressure
  7. Eyelid anatomy and functions
  8. Lacrimal system
  9. Tear film structure and functions
  10. Cornea structure and physiology
  11. Extra ocular muscles and ocular motility
  12. Ciliary epithelia
  13. Aqueous humour dynamics
  14. Intraocular pressure
  15. Vitreous
  16. Lens structure and functions

A sample from this course

One topic, as StudyPath teaches it.

Structure and functions of the eyelids

The eyelids are thin, mobile folds of skin and muscle that protect the cornea, distribute tear film, and aid in ocular surface lubrication and immune defence. Mastering their anatomy (skin, tarsal plate, orbicularis oculi, levator palpebrae superioris, Muller's muscle) and functions (closure, blink reflex, tear film maintenance, light filtering) is essential for exam questions on ocular physiology and clinical…

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