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Anatomy, Physiology And Pathology Of The Visual System Question Paper

Anatomy, Physiology And Pathology Of The Visual System

Course:Bachelor Of Special Needs Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
(SPECIAL EDUCATION)

PSE 111:
ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY OF

THE VISUAL SYSTEM
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DATE:
MONDAY 15TH FEBRUARY 2010
TIME: 8.00 A.M. – 10.00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer ALL Questions in Section 1 and any other Two in Section 2.

SECTION 1 (30 MARKS)

1.
Draw a sketch of an eye and lable any 10 parts. (5 marks)

2.
Describe the structures that constitute the lacrimnal system. (3 marks)

3.
Explain what is happening in the eye during
a)
dark adaptation
b)
accommodation
(4 marks)

4.
Explain the following terms
a)
aphakia
b)
amblyopia
c)
triachiasis
(6 marks)

5.
With an illustration of a diagram describe the following refraction errors
a)
myopia
b)
hyperopia
(6 marks)

6.
Explain any three ways in which strabismus can be corrected. (6 marks)

SECTION 2
7.
Describe how malnutrition can be a Major contributor to visual impairment and blindness in children. (20 marks)

8.
Discus glaucoma as a disease that can cause blindness if not detected early and how it can be managed. (20 marks)

9.
Trachoma is a common eye disease in Kenya. Discus its causes and management highlighting places that are prone to the disease.

10.
Describe cataracts as a disease that affects people across age or people of all ages.

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