Anterior Segment Pathology

Lecture + Exercises + Seminar: 2 + 3 + 0

Course Aims: To introduce the role of the optometrist in primary eye care and most common anterior eye segment diseases; to provide advanced knowledge about new diagnostic techniques; to be able to perform all evaluations and examinations and to be able to recognize pathological conditions.  The most common clinical signs and diseases of anterior eye segment will be presented, discussed and new therapy guidance will be given. The optometrist will get the opportunity to talk to the patient about their likely diagnosis and to advise them, as well as be able to determine which patients may be managed in optometry practice and which should be referred to an ophthalmologist.