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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
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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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