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OCULAR DISEASES OF THE MAMMALIAN VISION SYSTEM

OPHTHALM 750
Course Description

An integrated approach to basic aspects of the mammalian visual system from anatomy and molecular/cellular biology to current and future therapeutic treatments of common ocular disorders. Seven general areas being covered include development and anatomy of the eye, physiology of the visual system, immunology and ocular surface diseases, retinal diseases, glaucoma, and translational approaches to vision research.

Prerequisites

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.25

-12.57% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
66.67%

-9.8% from Historical

Class Size
6

30.43% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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