This comprehensive course on Congenital Anomalies of the Eye is designed for optometrists, ophthalmic assistants, ophthalmology residents, and eye-care students who want a strong foundation in developmental disorders of the visual system.
Through detailed lectures, diagrams, clinical photos, and case-based learning, you will understand the embryology, types, etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and management of major congenital anomalies affecting the eyelids, lacrimal system, globe, cornea, iris, lens, retina, and optic nerve.

The course focuses on easy explanation, clinical importance, and exam-oriented points, making it ideal for DHA/HAAD/MOH, Optometrist Exams, and Ophthalmic Officer Exams.

 

 

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

1. Describe the embryology of the eye and critical periods of development.

2. Identify major congenital anomalies including:

• Anophthalmos, Microphthalmos

• Coloboma

• Congenital Cataract

• Congenital Glaucoma

• Persistent Fetal Vasculature (PFV)

• Aniridia, Corectopia

• Cryptophthalmos

• Congenital Ptosis

• Dacryocystocele, Nasolacrimal anomalies

• Retinal dysplasia

• Optic nerve anomalies (ON hypoplasia, morning glory disc, coloboma)

3. Explain etiological factors: genetic, environmental, teratogenic, chromosomal.

4. Recognize clinical signs using slit-lamp, ophthalmoscopy, and imaging.

5. Formulate appropriate management plans including optical, surgical, and supportive care.

6. Understand complications and long-term prognosis.

 

 

Course Modules (Ready for Your Video Series)

Module 1: Introduction to Ocular Embryology

• Development of globe

• Development of cornea, iris, lens, retina

Module 2: Surface Disorders & Eyelid Anomalies

• Coloboma of lid

• Congenital ptosis

• Ankyloblepharon

• Cryptophthalmos

Module 3: Globe Anomalies

• Anophthalmos

• Microphthalmos

• Buphthalmos (Congenital Glaucoma)

Module 4: Corneal & Anterior Segment Anomalies

• Peters anomaly

• Sclerocornea

• Megalocornea

• Congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy

Module 5: Iris & Pupil Anomalies

• Aniridia

• Coloboma

• Corectopia

• Polycoria

Module 6: Lens Anomalies

• Congenital cataract types

• Lenticonus, lentiglobus

• Subluxation, Marfan, Homocystinuria

Module 7: Retinal & Vitreous Anomalies

• Retinal dysplasia

• PFV (Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous)

• Congenital retinal folds

Module 8: Optic Nerve Anomalies

• ON hypoplasia

• ON coloboma

• Morning Glory syndrome

Module 9: Lacrimal System Anomalies

• Nasolacrimal duct obstruction

• Dacryocystocele

• Punctal anomalies

Module 10: Clinical & Diagnostic Approaches

• Slit lamp

• B-scan

• OCT

• Genetic testing

Module 11: Management Strategies

• Medical

• Optical correction

• Surgical intervention

• Low vision support