2018-2019 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC), Section 2: Fundamentals and Principles of Ophthalmology
Published on 30. July 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
430 pages
978-1-68104-028-8 (ISBN)
Description
Provides the essential scientific grounding for current ophthalmic practice. Discusses ocular anatomy, embryology, biochemistry and metabolism in the eye, and ocular pharmacology. Features genetics information, including an overview of appropriate uses for the latest genetic techniques.
Upon completion of Section 2, readers should be able to:
Identify the bones making up the orbital walls and the orbital foramina.
Identify the biochemical composition of the various parts of the eye and the eye's secretions.
Demonstrate how appropriate diagnosis and management of genetic diseases can lead to better patient care.
Describe the features of the eye that facilitate or impede drug delivery.
Describe the mechanisms of action of antibiotic, antiviral, and antifungal medications.
Discuss the anesthetic agents used in ophthalmology.
Upon completion of Section 2, readers should be able to:
Identify the bones making up the orbital walls and the orbital foramina.
Identify the biochemical composition of the various parts of the eye and the eye's secretions.
Demonstrate how appropriate diagnosis and management of genetic diseases can lead to better patient care.
Describe the features of the eye that facilitate or impede drug delivery.
Describe the mechanisms of action of antibiotic, antiviral, and antifungal medications.
Discuss the anesthetic agents used in ophthalmology.
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Language
English
Place of publication
San Francisco
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-68104-028-8 (9781681040288)
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