Name of the University : The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Degree : PG Diploma in Ophthalmology (DO)
Subject Code/Name : 3108 Ophthalmology including Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology of the Eye
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Ophthalmology including Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology of the Eye :
I. Essay questions : (2 X 20 = 40)
1. Describe the course of III cranial nerve.
2. Describe the development and anatomy of vitreous.
II. Write short notes on : (10 X 6 = 60)
1. Limbus.
2. Corneal transparency.
3. Binocular vision.
4. Atropine in Ophthalmology.
5. Staphylococcus.
6. AIDS virus.
7. Grams staining.
8. Anti viral drugs.
9. Acanthamoeba.
10. Pathology of malignant melanoma.
September – 2009 :
I. Essay questions : (2 X 20 = 40)
1. Describe the anatomy of angle of anterior chamber and the gonioscopic appearance.
2. Discuss physiology of accommodation.
II. Write short notes on : (10 X 6 = 60)
1. Visual pigments and rhodopsin cycle.
2. Histopathology of retinoblastoma.
3. Biochemistry of tears.
4. Development of lens.
5. Human leucocytic antigen (HLA) in eye diseases.
6. Laboratory diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis.
7. Anatomy of 6th cranial nerve.
8. Abnormal papillary reflexes.
9. Hypersensitivity in eye.
10. Herpes zoster virus.
September 2010 :
I. Essay questions : (2 X 20 = 40)
1. Discuss the maintenance of Corneal Transparency.
2. Describe the Anatomy of the lid with a neat diagram. Discuss the evaluation and management of ptosis.
II. Write short notes on : (10 X 6 = 60)
1. Formation of Aqueous humour.
2. Histopathology of malignant melanoma of the uveal tract.
3. Theories of colour vision.
4. Development of Vitreous.
5. Pathology of Pseudotumour of orbit.
6. Ophthalmia Neonatorum.
7. Tear Substitutes.
8. Histopathology of Retinoblastoma.
9. Ocular Toxoplasmosis
10.Argyl Robertson Pupil.
April 2011 :
I. Elaborate on :
1. Write about the formation and circulation of Intra ocular fluids and maintenance of intraocular tension.
2. Describe the anatomy of crystalline lens and discuss the biochemical changes in the lens leading to cataract formation.
II. Write notes on :
1. Anatomy of Retina.
2. Theories of Accommodation.
3. Fluorescein dye in ophthalmology.
4. Histopathology of Rhabdomyosarcoma of the eye.
5. Toxigenicity and hypersensitivity reaction.
6. AIDS viruses.
7. Anti fungal agents.
8. Hydatid cyst.
9. Vitreous substitutes.
10. Visual cortex.
October 2011 :
I. Elaborate on :
1. Describe the anatomy of Oculomotor nerve.
2. Write in detail pupillary reflexes and its anomalies.
II. Write notes on :
1. Blood supply of Optic Nerve.
2. Corneal transparency.
3. Metabolism of Vitreous.
4. Use of fluorescin dye in ophthalmology.
5. Antifungal agents.
6. Fusarium.
7. Malignant melanoma – histopathological examination.
8. Blood aqueous barrier.
9. Newer drugs in glaucoma.
10. Cysticercosis.