Anatomy Physiology And Pathology Of The Visual Systems Question Paper

Anatomy Physiology And Pathology Of The Visual Systems

Course:Bachelor Of Special Needs Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAM - APRIL 2008 SESSION
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
(SPECIAL EDUCATION)

PSE 111: ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY OF THE VISUAL
SYSTEMS

DATE: Thursday 28th August 2008__________________TIME: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer ALL questions in Section A and any other TWO in
Section B.

Section A:
Q1.
Explain the functions of the following parts of the eye
(a)
Cornea
(b)
Ciliarly body
(c)
Conjuctiva
(d)
Lacrimal apparatus
(e)
Retina
[5 marks]

Q2.
Distinguish between visual activity and visual field. [2 marks]

Q3.
Explain the following terms
(a)
Accommodation
(b)
Dark adaptation
(c)
Stereoscopic vision
(d)
Diplopia
(e)
Amblyopia
[5 marks]

Q4.
What are the following tools used for in clinical eye assessment.
(a)
Snellen chart
(b)
Bjerum chart
(c)
Ophthalmoscope
(d)
Tonometer
[4 marks]

Q5.
Describe how a person whose cataracts have been removed can be compensated. [3 marks]

Q6.
Explain the corrective measures that can be employed with a child suffering from strabismus. [4 marks]

Q7.
Give any four causes of corneal ulcers. [4 marks]

Q8.
Differentiate between open angle and acute glaucoma. [3 marks]

Section B:
Q9.
You have been posted in a dry region where blindness seems to be prevalent. Discuss the possible cause of blindness in an open baraza to the members of community in the area. [20 marks]

Q10.
Xerophthalmia is a dietary eye disease. Discuss its causes, prevention and management. [20 marks]

Q11.
Describe the process of clinical eye assessment and t he possible symptoms that the clinical officer is likely to come across. [20 marks]

Q12.
Explain the process of vision highlighting the visual pathways. [20 marks]

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