This fully online unit provides students with advanced knowledge and understanding of the normal physiological functioning of the human eye and nervous system and the principal physiological laws and phenomena that apply to these systems. The comprehensive syllabus covers the organisation, function, mechanism of action, regulation and adaptation of relevant structures and their component parts. Students will have a thorough understanding of the maturation and normal aging changes of the human eye and the methods used to measure the activity of relevant physiological processes such as intraocular pressure, retinal electrical activity and visual acuity. The unit provides essential foundational knowledge of ophthalmic physiology for graduates pursuing careers in vision science and ophthalmology.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Save Sight Institute |
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Credit points | 9 |
Prerequisites
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OPSC5001 |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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Undergraduate knowledge of basic human cell and organ physiology |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Clare Fraser, clare.fraser@sydney.edu.au |
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