OPHT 228B - Ocular Pharmacology and Diseases of the Eye

Credits: 4

Description
Principles and concepts of pharmacology with emphasis on ocular pharmacology. Terminology, abbreviations, identification, delivery systems, actions and effects of commonly used drugs, as well as related legal issues of pharmacology are included. Pathological conditions of the eye are discussed including basic characteristics of common external, internal, and systemic diseases of the eye, ocular emergencies and management.

Student Learning Outcomes

Perform proper administration and recording of specified topical and oral ophthalmic medications at the direction of a physician.
Listen and observe, respond to verbal and non-verbal communications, demonstrate courtesy and tact.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Document incidents and reports required by law.
Maintain, inventory, and order ophthalmic topical and oral medications.
Apply safety and security rules and guideline in relation to ophthalmic medications.
Identify, state, define and apply a knowledge of ocular diseases and appropriate topical or oral medication indications.
Describe common diseases and their effect on the visual system.
Identify possible ocular emergencies and take appropriate actions at the direction of the physician.
Identify, state, define and apply a knowledge of basic ocular anatomy and physiology.
Use medical terminology accurately.
Explain the influence of systemic disease on the eye.
Describe what constitutes emergency situations.

Prerequisite: None