APPLIED MEDICAL TECHNICAL SCIENCES
cod. 15471

Academic year 2015/16
2° year of course - First semester
Professor
Gabriella ORSONI
Academic discipline
Scienze tecniche mediche applicate (MED/50)
Field
Attività formative affini o integrative
Type of training activity
Related/supplementary
14 hours
of face-to-face activities
2 credits
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course unit
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Learning objectives

To develop an elementary knowledge on the principles underlying the function of ophthalmic instruments

Prerequisites

None

Course unit content

Visual angle and sizing of visual stimuli
luminance and contrast in ophthalmic instruments
Measurement of the optical properties of the cornea and of the eye
Ultrasounds in ophthalmology
Lasers in ophthalmolgy
Measurement of the axial length of ocular structures: ultrasonic and optical methods
Measurement of the intraocular pressure
Imaging of the retina
Imaging of the optic nerve head

Full programme

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Bibliography

Yanoff-Duker. Ophthalmology. Mosby 2004

Teaching methods

Oral lesson and applications

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral and practical exam

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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