Beyond the basics of eye care anatomy, this course is designed for nurses and ophthalmic medical assistants who work closely with the ophthalmologist. An in-depth look at specific eye parts and their functions allow the medical professional to use that knowledge and apply it to daily patient care endeavors.

*No commercial support is being received for this activity.

This course will provide a nurse or medical professional working in an ophthalmic setting the knowledge of all eye systems and how they function, thus allowing clear communication with doctors and patients to ensure quality patient care.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• List the elements of the fibrous, vascular, and nerve layer of the eye.
• Describe the bones in the orbit, and the purpose of the openings in the orbit.
• Explain the functions of the eyelids, eyebrows, eyelashes, accessory glands, and lacrimal apparatus.
• Summarize the functions of the extraocular muscles.
• Define heterotropia, heterophoria, and orthophoria.
• Label the structure of the visual pathway, and describe common visual field defects associated with pathway structure.

Certificates Available for this course: JCAHPO, Nursing CE

Credits: 1.0 JCAHPO, 1.0 Nursing CE

AZNA Start Date: 2/20/2011
AZNA Renewal Date: 2/20/2013

Daniel Feller, M.D.

Vince Giacolone, COT

This module will take approximately 1 hour to complete and consists of 16 pages.

After you have completed reviewing the materials in this course, you will be ready to take the test. When you complete the test, press the submit button. Your test will be instantly graded and your score will be displayed.

Once you have completed the test, you will be required to complete a short evaluation form.