Eye Care Chapter Objectives

At the end of this chapter you should be able to: Identify the external parts of the eye and list their functions Recognise 6 signs of a healthy eye Understand causes and prevention of common external eye problems in developing countries Identify the main internal parts of the eye and their functions Illustrate how the visual system works Know 6 common eye problems and relate them to the parts of the eye affected Understand the practical implications of common eye diseases