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Category: Anterior segment
Cornea
The normal cornea The air–tear interface is the most powerful refracting interface of the eye. The cornea is aspheric, with the central cornea steeper than the periphery. The refractive power of the optical zone (central 4 mm) is ≈43 D. The average adult transverse corneal diameter is 11–12 mm, and 9–11 mm vertically. Corneal clarity depends upon…… Continue reading Cornea
Leukocoria
Leucocoria is a white pupil. It is a serious sign that requires urgent referral and assessment. The more common causes include: ( very important in the exam) ■ Infantile cataract. ■ Retinoblastoma. 1- Retinoblastoma The most common malignant intraocular tumour in children. Cumulative incidence at 5 years old is 9.3/million births in Jordan. Most (82%) cases…… Continue reading Leukocoria
CATARACT SURGERY
Preoperative Assessment Cataract is the most common cause of treatable blindness worldwide. Most cataracts are age-related. An estimated 30% of those aged over 65 have visually significant (<6/12) cataract and 70% of those over 85 years. Whilst age is the predominant risk factor for cataract formation, the process is multifactorial and remains to be fully elucidated. To…… Continue reading CATARACT SURGERY
principles of refractive errors
refractive error lecture for mutah university.
Dry eyes
Dry eye disease, etiology, differential diagnosis and treatment.