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Anatomy, Physiology &Amp; Pathologies Of Visual System  Question Paper

Anatomy, Physiology &Amp; Pathologies Of Visual System  

Course:Bachelor Of Special Needs Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
INSTITUTIONAL SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMME (IBP
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
(SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION)

PSE, 111: ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY & PATHOLOGIES OF VISUAL SYSTEM


DATE:
Wednesday 28th April 2010
TIME: 4.30p.m – 6.30p.m


INSTRUCTIONS: Answer all questions in section ONE and TWO in section TWO

SECTION ONE ( 30 Marks)

1.
Explain the terms
i)
Conjunctiva
ii)
Ptosis
[4marks]
2.
Explain the functions of the following parts of the eye.
i)
Pupil
ii)
Retina
[4marks]
3.
Identify three areas in which adjustment can be made to assist learners with low vision in the classroom? [3marks]
4.
Explain what happens to the image after it is formed on the retina. [2marks]
5.
List three symptoms of visual loss. [3marks]
6.
State two instruments used to examine the eye. [2marks]
7.
Describe the process of Accommodation. [2marks]
8.
State three causes of cataract. [3marks]
9.
Identify three possible treatment for glaucoma. [3marks]
10.
Explain how you can test visual field. [4marks]

SECTION TWO (40 MARKS)
11.
You have been invited by the chief in your area to address the public Baraza on Trachoma as a teacher of the visually impaired prepare a speech. [20marks]
12.
Discuss functional vision assessment skills used to assess children with low vision. [20marks]
13.
Describe non optical devices that can be considered as treatment options for students with visual impairments. [20marks]
14.
Account for five major factors that are considered when adapting the environment to maximize the functional use of vision in educational settings. [20marks]






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