Outline of Ophthalmology

Structure, function and development; Clinical examination; DISEASES OF THE EYE - loss of vision - sudden loss of vision; Gradual loss of vision; Transient loss of vision; Functional loss of vision; Blindness; Ocular pain and discomfort - The acute red eye; The irritable eye; The dry eye; The watering eye; Headache and facial pain; Abnormal appearance - The eyelids; Proptosis; The conjunctival, sclera and cornea; The pupil and iris; The vitreous and fundus; Abnornal eye movements, double vision and squints - Eye movement and binocular single vision; Paralytic squint and double vision; Concomitant squint; Nystagmus; Trauma - Minor trauma; Blunt trauma; Penetrating injuries; Chemical, thermal and radiation injuries; THE EYE IN SYSTEMIC DISEASE - Endocrine system; Vasular disease; Neurological disease; Rheumatic diseases; Infection and granulomatous diseases; Blood disorders; Skin and mucous membrane disorders; Paediatric disorders; OPHTHALMIC INVESTIGATIONS AND TREATMENT - Diagnostic tests; Optical aids; Eye operations; Ocular pharmacology; Common misconceptions.