Scientific Basis of Vision

Goal & Objectives:
At the conclusion of this conference the attendee should be able to answer the following questions

Reading Assignment: Please read the attached review articles prior to the conference

The goal of this lecture is to introduce the components and anatomy of the immune system in relation to protective and immunopathological immune responses in the eye.  Attached is Chapter 34 of Duane's Ophthalmology entitled "Immunology of Uveitis." 

Objectives: Upon completion of this conference the resident/student should be able to

Objectives: Upon completion of this conference the resident/student should be able to

• Describe the structure and chemical composition of iris, ciliary body and lens,
• Be aware of the physiology of iris, ciliary body and lens, 
• Be aware of the unique features of the iris, ciliary body and the lens.

Assignment: Please read chapters 9 and 11 (in part IV, Biochemis

try and Metabolism) in Fundamentals and Principles of Ophthalmology, BCSC Section 2.

Please read the attached papers to prepare for this conference.

Reading materials:

• “Fundamentals and Principles of Ophthalmology”, Chapters 14 and 15.
• “Molecular Cell Biology”, 2nd edition by Darnell, Lodish and Baltimore. Chapter 20 – Nerve cells and the electric properties of cell membranes
• Webvision. http://webvision.med.utah.edu

 
Questions for students and residents to consider:
Anatomy and retinal circuits:

Ocular Bacterial Anti-Infectives
Anti-infectives are a vital part of the treatment of ocular bacterial infections that include endophthalmitis, keratitis, conjunctivitis, and

Reading Assignment: Please read the attached review articles prior to the conference