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This interactive session provides insights into the anatomy of the eye, focusing on various layers, their functions, and common conditions. Discover the significance of the sclera, pupil, iris, cornea, and more. Gain a clinician's perspective on eye health. Dive deep into topics like conjunctiva, Tenon's capsule, and episclera. Learn to differentiate between episcleritis and conjunctivitis, and explore the crucial roles of the cornea's epithelium, stroma, and endothelium. Join us for a comprehensive exploration of eye structure and health. Email ali.tayyab@gmail.com for details. Content will be decided, 10ish C2, on all working days. Don't miss this opportunity to understand the nitty-gritty of the eye anatomy!
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What is different • 3 Weeks • No Assignments! • Combined assessment [MFS]
Nitty Gritty • SDL • Can be converted to an interactive discussion • Email: (ali.tayyab@gmail.com) • Content MUST be decided! • 10ish C2, all working days (almost)
Sclera* Pupil Iris Limbus Cornea *Covered by a transparent vascular ‘skin’ -Conjunctiva
3 Skins/ Coverings • 3 Walls/ Layers/ Coats/ Tunic
THE SKINS/ COVERINGS • Conjunctiva • Tenon’s Capsule • Episclera
Conjunctiva Bulbar Palpebral
Conjunctiva Bulbar; Forniceal; Palpebral
Conjunctiva Forniceal Bulbar Palpebral
Conjunctiva Bulbar Palpebral [hidden] Forniceal [hidden]
Conjunctiva • Transparent • Very vascular • Protective • Tear Film • Vascularity
Conjunctiva Which part? Palpebral Whats wrong? Red, Papillae Allergic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Which part? Bulbar Whats wrong? ‘Pink’ Viral Conjunctivitis
Tenon’s Capsule • ‘Barrier’ Protection
Episcleritis • Inflammation of Episclera
Episcleritis CONJUNCTIVITIS??
Episcleritis Vs. Conjunctivitis • Blanching test…
Episclera • Transparent • Vascular • Nutritive
Protection Protection Nutrition Crucial Crucial Nutrition
WALLS/ COATS/ LAYERS Protection Nutrition Crucial
CHAMBERS & SEGMENTS Posterior Chamber AC ANGLE Anterior Segment Posterior Segment Anterior Chamber
Fibrous Tunic/ Layer ‘Sclera’ & ‘Cornea’
Sclera 1/6 5/6
Sclera Perforation
1. EPITHELIUM Barrier Richly innervated Cornea 3. STROMA: Heals by scarring Epithelium Bowman’s Stroma Basement membrane Endothelium 5. ENDOTHELIUM: Na-K Pump Keeps Cornea ‘Dry’
Cornea –Epithelial Injury Metallic foreign body
Cornea –Stromal Injury Opacity (Inflammation)