Free online courseOphthalmology

Duration of the online course: 4 hours and 22 minutes

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Explore Ophthalmology with Medicosis Perfectionalis. Gain insights on glaucoma pharmacology, neuroanatomy, optic and cranial nerves, cataracts, and more. Enroll now!

Course Description

Welcome to "Ophthalmology," an invigorating and comprehensive course designed to enhance your understanding of the eye and its related neurological structures. Spanning 4 hours and 22 minutes of focused and expertly curated content, this course falls under the category of Health, specifically in the subcategory of Others in Health and Medicine. While it might not have garnered reviews yet, this promises to be an invaluable resource for anyone keen on the intricate world of ophthalmology and neuroanatomy.

The course delves deeply into essential ophthalmologic and neuroanatomical subjects, beginning with an engaging 5-minute review on Glaucoma Pharmacology. This segment is designed to provide a quick but thorough insight into the pharmacological treatments available for glaucoma, ensuring you grasp the essentials in a concise timeframe.

Transitioning into molecular genetics, the course covers Genetic Diseases. Here, you'll explore the genetic underpinnings of various ocular conditions, gaining a solid foundation in how hereditary factors influence eye health and pathology.

Cataracts form another significant aspect of the curriculum. This section illuminates the causes, progression, and treatment options for cataracts, ensuring that you possess a comprehensive understanding of one of the most common eye conditions globally.

In the realm of neuroanatomy, you'll uncover the intricate relationships between the eye and the central nervous system. The course covers the optic nerve (CN II) alongside essential neuro basics, helping you appreciate the eye as an extension of the brain's neural network.

Deepening your neuroanatomical expertise, the course offers an introduction to neuroanatomy basics through its dedicated playlist. You'll explore the optic nerve, visual pathway, and related cranial nerves, including the oculomotor nerve (CN III), with a focus on issues such as uncal herniation.

Additional segments cover the trochlear nerve (CN IV) and its role in eye movement, particularly the function of the superior oblique muscle and the implications of cavernous sinus syndrome. The abducens nerve (CN VI) and its part in ocular motion are also intricately examined.

Moving into pediatric ophthalmology, neonatal conjunctivitis or ophthalmia neonatorum is given a 5-minute review, ensuring your ability to quickly diagnose and manage this condition in newborns. Ecchymoses around the eye, diabetic retinopathy, and neuropathy are also discussed, providing you with in-depth knowledge of their impact on the eye.

The course further explores superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome and its neurological implications, adding another layer of understanding, particularly in the context of oncological pathology with conditions like Pancoast tumors.

Lastly, the course sheds light on giant cell arteritis (temporal arteritis), a condition vital for differential diagnosis in older adults presenting with visual disturbances.

If you find the content enriching, there's even an opportunity to join the instructor's YouTube membership program, offering member-only videos for an extended learning experience.

Embark on this journey through the intricate and fascinating world of ophthalmology, and elevate your knowledge to new heights.

Conteúdo do Curso

  • Video class: Glaucoma Pharmacology | 5-Minute Review

    0h08m

  • Exercise: What is the primary pathophysiological definition of glaucoma?

  • Video class: Genetic Diseases ???? and Cataracts ????

    0h10m

  • Exercise: Which genetic condition is characterized by cataracts, syndactyly, low IQ, and hypospadias?

  • Video class: The Eye is part of the CNS - Optic Nerve (CN II) - Ophthalmology - Neuro Basics

    0h14m

  • Exercise: Which cranial nerve is unique in being a part of the central nervous system rather than the peripheral nervous system?

  • Video class: Introduction to Neuroanatomy - Learn the Basics - Neuroanatomy Playlist

    0h32m

  • Exercise: What component of the nervous system is specifically identified as being located in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and not the central nervous system (CNS)?

  • Video class: Optic Nerve

    0h30m

  • Exercise: Which cranial nerve is considered a part of the central nervous system despite being classified as a peripheral nerve of the cranial group?

  • Video class: Visual Pathway

    0h27m

  • Exercise: Which of the following best represents the function of the optic nerve?

  • Video class: Oculomotor Nerve - The 3rd Cranial Nerve (CN III) - Uncal herniation - Neuroanatomy

    0h50m

  • Exercise: Which of the following functions is the oculomotor nerve responsible for?

  • Video class: Trochlear Nerve - 4th Cranial Nerve (CN IV), Superior Oblique, Cavernous Sinus Syndrome - Neuro

    0h27m

  • Exercise: Which cranial nerve is purely somatic motor and exits from the posterior aspect of the brain?

  • Video class: Abducens Nerve - Cranial Nerve 6 (CN VI) - Cavernous Sinus Syndrome, Pseudotumor cerebri

    0h20m

  • Exercise: Which cranial nerve is responsible for abducting the eye by innervating the lateral rectus muscle?

  • Video class: Do you want to (Join) my Youtube membership program? Member-only videos!

    0h06m

  • Exercise: What benefit does a member receive at Tier 3 of the Medicosis Perfectionalis YouTube membership program?

  • Video class: Neonatal Conjunctivitis | Ophthalmia Neonatorum | Pediatrics | 5-Minute Review

    0h06m

  • Exercise: In the context of neonatal conjunctivitis, which type of conjunctivitis is generally associated with a non-purulent discharge?

  • Video class: Ecchymoses around the eye

    0h04m

  • Exercise: What is the term for ecchymosis around the eye often resulting from closed globe trauma?

  • Video class: Diabetic Retinopathy, Neuropathy

    0h06m

  • Exercise: What is one of the primary reasons sorbitol accumulation can cause damage to certain tissues in individuals with diabetes?

  • Video class: Superior Vena Cava (SVC) Syndrome | Pancoast Tumor | Pathology | Oncology | 5-Minute-Review

    0h07m

  • Exercise: Which of the following is a potential complication of Pancoast's tumor due to its location at the lung apex?

  • Video class: Giant cell arteritis (Temporal arteritis)

    0h07m

  • Exercise: Which of the following is a key diagnostic feature for giant cell arteritis that should prompt immediate steroid treatment?

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