Spring 2027

Introduction to the Visual System

Introduction to Visual System covers basic ophthalmology science and analyzes four common diseases: ocular surface infections, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration.

offering recorded4 credits
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Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Describe fundamental principles of diabetic retinopathy.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles of glaucoma.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles age related macular degeneration.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of ocular surface disease including corneal disease and uveitis.

  • Be able to critically analyze and discuss research papers.

  • Be able to complete one research project per week with a research mentor.

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Prerequisites

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MED SC-M 810, 811, 812, and 813

OPHTHALM 911

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Student experience

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Become familiar with the basic science within ophthalmology. Comprehensive analysis of four common ophthalmic diseases, including ocular surface infections and immunology, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration.

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Topics

  • Ocular surface infections and immunology
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Age-related macular degeneration

Skills

  • Critically analyze and discuss research papers; complete weekly research projects with a mentor.
  • Analyze basic science principles of ophthalmic diseases including ocular surface infections, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration.

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OPHTHALM 911 · Spring 2027

Introduction to the Visual System

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Recorded 2026-10-14

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