Ophthalmology (Eye) Module — 4th Year MBBS

About Course

An integrated 4th Year MBBS Ophthalmology module covering the anatomy and physiology of the eye, clinical examination, refractive errors, common ocular diseases, infections, cataract, glaucoma, retinal and optic nerve disorders, ocular trauma, and ophthalmic emergencies. The module emphasizes clinical diagnosis, interpretation of ophthalmic findings, differential diagnosis, management principles, prevention of visual impairment, and KMU-aligned exam preparation through clinically integrated learning.

Course Content

📘 Topic 1 — Foundations of Vision: Blindness, Pupillary Reflexes, Visual Pathway & Ophthalmic Investigations

📘 Topic 2 — Visual Optics, Refraction & Refractive Errors

📘 Topic 3 — Eyelid Lumps, Tumors & Malpositions

📘 Topic 4 — Proptosis, Orbital Disorders & Neuro-Ophthalmic Mimics

📘 Topic 5 — Red Eye, Conjunctival, Corneal & Ocular Surface Disorders

📘 Topic 6 — Ocular Trauma, Globe Injuries & Visual Rehabilitation

📘 Topic 7 — Uveitis: Classification, Evaluation & Management

📘 Topic 8 — Visual Loss, Intraocular Pressure & Open-Angle Glaucoma

📘 Topic 9 — Angle-Closure, Secondary Glaucoma & Treatment

📘 Topic 10 — Cataract: Types, Pathogenesis, Complications & Management

📘 Topic 11 — Endophthalmitis & Panophthalmitis

📘 Topic 12 — Corneal & Retinal Causes of Visual Loss

📘 Topic 13 — Optic Neuritis, Optic Neuropathies & Papilledema

📘 Topic 14 — Childhood Blindness, Leukocoria & Amblyopia

📘 Topic 15 — Squint, Diplopia & Ocular Motor Nerve Palsies