Cornea
        • Give an account of the major causes for corneal graft failure. What is the immunological basis of transplant rejection?
         
        • Discuss the post-operative complications of penetrating keratoplasty
         
        • Write short notes on:
            • a. the methods of storage of donor corneal material for penetrating keratoplasty
              b. the corneal complications of herpes zoster ophthalmicus
              c. acanthoamoeba keratitis
              d. epikeratophakia
              e. the initial management of suppurative keratitis
              g. disciform keratitis
              h. xerophthalmia
              i. hypopyon two days after repair of penetrating keraoplasty
              (parts of the questions)
               
        • Discuss, in detail, the principles, problems and merits of refractive surgery
         
        • Discuss the corneal dystrophies, with particular emphasis on the histological findings
         
        • Discuss the medical complications of the wearing of contact lenses
         
        • Discuss the aetiology and management of a corneal leucoma
         
        • Discuss the indications for corneal grafting and the factors which affect the success of the
                  procedure
         
        • Give an account of keratoconus, including its management
         
        • Describe the symptoms and signs of keratoconus. How would you management a patient with this condition?
         
        • Describe the factors which maintain corneal transparency, and explain how these may be affected by disease
         
        • Discuss the causes of corneal decompensation
         
        • Discuss the causes of corneal oedema and its management
         
        • Discuss the clinical management of :
          • a. recurrent corneal epithelial erosions
            b. marginal corneal ulceration
             
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