Medical Pathology II

Catalog description

This course covers the diagnosis and management of the diseases of the anterior segment, including those resulting from systemic disease. This course emphasizes those conditions affecting the ocular adnexa, conjunctiva, cornea, anterior chamber, iris, and crystalline lens. It addresses the etiology, diagnosis and management of infectious, autoimmune, neuromuscular, degenerative and neoplastic conditions as well as those involving surgical and laser interventions. Assessment techniques, specific to the anter ior segment will be discussed as well as laboratory testing and detailed management protocols.