EYE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
ORT1EAP
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students will study the anatomy and physiology of the internal and external structures of the eye, including the physiology of intraocular pressure, accommodation and pupil responses. The process of visual image formation will be explored in terms of specific aspects of retinal anatomy and physiology introducing students to the concepts of visual acuity, contrast sensitivity and colour vision. The anatomy of the visual pathway from retina to cortex and its relationship to basic visual defects will be introduced as part of this subject.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMeri Vukicevic
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into the Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours) HHOR
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects ORT2PVS
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Clinical anatomy of the visual system | Prescribed | Lee Ann Remington, 2014 (3rd ed) | ELESVIER |
| Readings | Visual perception: a clinical orientation | Prescribed | Steven H Schwarz. 2017 | McGraw-Hill Education |
| Readings | Visual fields via the visual pathway | Prescribed | Fiona J Rowe, 2006 | Blackwell Science |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Define and correctly use anatomical and physiological terms as they relate to the eye
- Activities:
- Combination of lectures, workshop, online resources and anatomical models
02. Describe the normal structure and function of the eye and the anatomical organisation including the clear media and internal and external structures
- Activities:
- Combination of lectures, workshop, online resources and anatomical models
03. Discuss the relationship of ocular anatomy and physiology to sight
- Activities:
- Combination of lectures, workshops and reading resources
04. Describe the processes underpinning normal visual acuity, contrast sensitivity and colour vision
- Activities:
- Combination of lectures, workshops and reading resources
05. Describe the normal visual pathway from the eye to the visual cortex and use correct terminology to describe basic visual field loss resulting from a lesion in the pathway
- Activities:
- Combination of lectures, workshops and reading resources
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMeri Vukicevic
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 x 45 minute test (1500 words equiv) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 1x group task (500 words per student equiv) | Students will work in teams of 4 to build a 3D representation of the visual pathway. | 10 | 05 |
| 1x 2 hour examination (2000 words equiv) | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |