Medical Pathology III

Catalog description

This course focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving the posterior segment of the eye, including those resulting from systemic diseases. The anatomical, physiological, histological and pathological processes which occur during ocular d isease will be presented. Emphasis will be placed on the medical management of conditions involving the vitreous, retina, and uveal tract as well as posterior segment pathology associated with systemic diseases. This course contains a comprehensive present ation of primary and secondary glaucoma, including etiology, mechanisms, prevalence and classification. The course emphasizes diagnostic testing and imaging utilizing advanced technologies, procedures, photographic techniques and management options includi ng medical, surgical and laser procedures.