Links to upgrade your browser. Ophthalmology Laboratory Department of Surgery Ophthalmology is the study of the eye, its anatomy, physiology and pathology. Understanding the normal function of the eye enables one to identify where, and how, the eye fails in disease states. Des Moines University's Ophthalmology Lab is designed to teach proper technique of examination of the eye. This examination is an essential part of the basic physical examination of every patient.
Students have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience under guidance.
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