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- Understand and apply knowledge of anatomy, of the eye, adnexa, visual pathways and associated aspects of head, neck, and neuroanatomy.
- Understand and apply knowledge of the physiology of the eye, adnexa and nervous system.
- Understand and apply knowledge of related general physiology.
- Understand and apply knowledge of biochemistry and cell biology, in particular those aspects relevant to common eye diseases.
- Understand and apply knowledge of pathology, particularly the eye, adnexa and visual system. This includes histopathology, microbiology and immunology and other branches of pathology. This includes macroscopic and microscopic appearances and laboratory techniques, including staining techniques, used.
- Understand and apply knowledge of growth, development and senescence, and the anatomical, physiological and developmental changes that occur during embryogenesis, childhood and ageing relevant to ophthalmic practice.
- Understand the development of normal and abnormal acuity, binocular vision and the control of eye movements.
- Understand and apply knowledge of optics and medical physics, regarding ultrasound, laser, electromagnetic wavelengths, and radiological investigations relevant to ophthalmic practice.
- Understand and apply the fundamental principles of Genomics and apply knowledge of clinical genetics relevant to ophthalmic practice. This will include demonstrating an understanding of the genetic basis of disease (including different single nucleotide variations and copy number variations) and the genetic contribution to common complex disease (e.g. AMD).
- Understand and apply knowledge of clinical therapeutics relevant to ophthalmic practice, including methods of action and pharmacokinetics of drugs used.
- Understand and apply knowledge of statistics relevant to ophthalmic practice, for example in the interpretation and publication of research.
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