Disorders and Injuries to the Eye and Eyelid

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Learning Objectives
1.Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of the eye and eyelid.
2.Outline the physiology of vision.
3.Describe vision screening recommendations and barriers to their implementation.
4.Identify appropriate skills for the clinical examination of adults' eyes.
5.Describe the components of pediatric eye examinations.
6.Discuss the assessment of refraction and preparedness for eye examinations in the primary care setting
7.Differentially diagnose inflammatory conditions of the eye and eyelid, and describe the pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment options.
8.Define the causes, treatment options, and preventive strategies for noninflammatory conditions of the eye and eyelid.
9.Identify the causes and treatment of mechanical disorders of the eyelid.
10.Identify the most common causes of eye injuries and sudden loss of vision.