"G. d'Annunzio"
To provide the basis on the physiology and pathophysiology of the production and outflow of aqueous humor in glaucoma. To provide the basics on the development and characteristics of the lens, on the pathophysiology of accommodation and cataracts
- Production of aqueous humor: physiology - The ciliary bodies - The intra-ocular circulation of the aqueous humor - Outflow routes: the trabecular route and the uveo-scleral route - Modifications of the hydrodynamics in the course of glaucoma - Embryology of the lens - Recalls of anatomical organization of the lens and of the suspensory apparatus - The accommodative power of the cilio-lenticular system - Changes in accommodation: presbyopia - Changes in accommodation: spasm and accommodative paralysis - Outline of cataract physiopathology
Clinical Ophthalmology. Mario Miglior, Monduzzi Editore, 2006
Lectures with an obligation to attend more than 75% of the total lessons
Oral examination
Office hours: Wednesday 12: 30-13: 00, X body level C
