Introduction to Ophthalmology

1. Introduction to Ophthalmology By Dr. ABDULMAJID ALSHEHAH Ophthalmology consultant Anterior Segment and Uveitis consultant

2. Contents • Definition of ophthalmology • Who's who in eye care • The eye • How can we see? • ophthalmic terminology • what is 20/20 (6/6) vision ? • Test your knowledge • References.

3. Definition of ophthalmology The word ophthalmology comes from the Greek roots ὀφθαλμός, ophthalmos, i.e. eye and -λoγία, -logia, i.e. "study of, discourse". ophthalmology literally means "the science of eyes".

4. Who's who in eye care • Ophthalmologist • Is a physician specializing in medical and surgical care of the eye. • Ophthalmologists are trained to provide the full spectrum of eye care, from prescribing glasses and contact lenses to performing complex and delicate eye surgery.

5. Who's who in eye care • Optometrist A health care provider who prescribe glasses and other optical devices

6. Who's who in eye care • Optician A professional who makes and fits eye glasses and other optical devices prescribed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist.

7. The eye

8. How come we can see a large world with our small eyes ? • Why do cameras need lenses?

10. Ophthalmic Terminology • Orientation Medial = Nasal Lateral = Temporal

11. Ophthalmic Terminology

12. Ophthalmic Terminology

13. Ophthalmic Terminology

14. What is 20/20 (6/6) vision?

15. Test your knowledge • Reading in dim light • Holding books too close to the eye. • Sitting too close to TV. • Wearing other people glasses. • Resting Weak eyes. • Children with crossed eyes. • Using reading glasses in old age.

16. References • Basic Ophthalmology (9th edition) • by the American academy of ophthalmology • ISBN-13: 978-1615251230 • Lecture Notes: Ophthalmology (11th edition) • ISBN-13: 978-1444335583

17. Questions