LEARNING OUTCOMES
The course aims for students to understand the visual principles of operation of the human eye and
the basic optical instruments of Optometry for use in everyday practice. It also aims at teaching
students the administration of ophthalmic preparation and familiarizing them with basic elements of
ophthalmic Drugs and Eye Drops as well as reactions and consequences. Reference is made to
Pharmacology in relation to the Eye.
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to:
- understand basic concepts of ophthalmic administration and eye drops.
- know how to deal with problems
- carry out comprehension exercises and apply technological and scientific research methods
SYLLABUS
- General principles of pharmacology.
- Absorption, distribution, metabolism, mechanisms action and excretion of drugs.
- Nutrient interactions and drugs: –
- Antiglaucoma,
- Mydriatic – Cycloplegic,
- Local anesthetics in pharmacology,
- Vasoconstrictors,
- Antiallergic -antihistamines,
- Corticosteroids,
- Anti-infectives,
- Diuretics,anti-inflammatory non-corticosteroids,
- Fibrinolytic enzymes, OTC preparations