Learning objectives
<br />to develop an elementary knowledge on the principles underlying the function of ophthalmic instruments
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
<br /><br />visual angle and sizing of visual stimuli<br />luminance and contrast in ophthalmic instruments <br />measurement of the optical properties of the cornea and of the eye <br />ultrasounds in ophthalmology<br />lasers in ophthalmolgy<br />measurement of the axial length of ocular structures: ultrasonic and optical methods <br />measurement of the intraocular pressure <br />imaging of the retina <br />imaging of the optic nerve head
Full programme
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Bibliography
Tasman, Jaeger, eds. Duane's Ophthalmology. LWW 2006
Teaching methods
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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