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Introduction to Ophthalmology

Introduction to Ophthalmology. By Dr. ABDULMAJID ALSHEHAH Ophthalmology consultant Anterior Segment and Uveitis consultant. Contents. Definition of ophthalmology Who's who in eye care The eye How can we see? ophthalmic terminology what is 20/20 (6/6) vision ? Test your knowledge

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Introduction to Ophthalmology

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  1. Introduction to Ophthalmology By Dr. ABDULMAJID ALSHEHAH Ophthalmology consultant Anterior Segment and Uveitis consultant

  2. Contents • Definition of ophthalmology • Who's who in eye care • The eye • How can we see? • ophthalmic terminology • what is 20/20 (6/6) vision ? • Test your knowledge • References.

  3. Definition of ophthalmology The word ophthalmology comes from the Greek roots ὀφθαλμός, ophthalmos, i.e. eye and -λoγία, -logia, i.e. "study of, discourse". ophthalmology literally means "the science of eyes".

  4. Who's who in eye care • Ophthalmologist • Is a physician specializing in medical and surgical care of the eye. • Ophthalmologists are trained to provide the full spectrum of eye care, from prescribing glasses and contact lenses to performing complex and delicate eye surgery.

  5. Who's who in eye care • Optometrist A health care provider who prescribe glasses and other optical devices

  6. Who's who in eye care • Optician A professional who makes and fits eye glasses and other optical devices prescribed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist.

  7. The eye

  8. How come we can see a large world with our small eyes ? • Why do cameras need lenses?

  9. Ophthalmic Terminology • Orientation Medial = Nasal Lateral = Temporal

  10. Ophthalmic Terminology

  11. Ophthalmic Terminology

  12. Ophthalmic Terminology

  13. What is 20/20 (6/6) vision?

  14. Test your knowledge • Reading in dim light • Holding books too close to the eye. • Sitting too close to TV. • Wearing other people glasses. • Resting Weak eyes. • Children with crossed eyes. • Using reading glasses in old age.

  15. References • Basic Ophthalmology (9th edition) • by the American academy of ophthalmology • ISBN-13: 978-1615251230 • Lecture Notes: Ophthalmology (11th edition) • ISBN-13: 978-1444335583

  16. Questions

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