OPT 7350 Posterior Segment Disease 1 2.5 Credits
Posterior Segment I sets the stage for the evaluation and management of retinal disorders with an introduction to special testing of the posterior segment (fluorescein angiography and optical coherence tomography) and examination of the peripheral retina, as well as management of retinal breaks and retinal detachments. In addition, commonly encountered developmental abnormalities and their embryologic basis are reviewed. Various retinal vascular diseases and disorders, as well as macular pathologies, are discussed with emphasis on treatment and management.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit