Post on 31-Dec-2015
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Introduction to Ophthalmology
ByDr. ABDULMAJID ALSHEHAH
Ophthalmology consultantAnterior 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• References.
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".
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.
Who's who in eye care
• OptometristA health care provider
who prescribe glasses and other optical devices
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.
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.
References • Basic Ophthalmology (9th
edition)• by the American academy of
ophthalmology • ISBN-13: 978-1615251230
• Lecture Notes: Ophthalmology (11th edition)
• ISBN-13: 978-1444335583