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General Ophthalmology Patient/Family Resources

Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 16th Ed.-2005: Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 25. Disorders of the Eye: Table of contents
  - The Human Visual System: Access document
  - Clinical Assessment of Visual Function: Access document
  - Red or Painful Eye: Access document
  - Transient or Sudden Visual Loss: Access document
  - Chronic Visual Loss: Access document
  - Proptosis: Access document
  - Ptosis: Access document
  - Double Vision: Access document
  - Further Reading: Access document
Yanoff: Ophthalmology 2nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Section 1 - Genetics and Ocular Embryology: Access document
  - Chapter 1 - Fundamentals of Human Genetics: Access document
  - Chapter 2 - Molecular Genetics of Selected Ocular Disorders: Access document
  - Chapter 3 - Embryology of the Eye: Access document
- Section 2 - Optics and Refraction: Access document
  - Chapter 4 - Visible Light: Access document
  - Chapter 5 - Physical Optics for Clinicians: Access document
  - Chapter 6 - Light Damage to the Eye: Access document
  - Chapter 7 - Principles of Lasers: Access document
  - Chapter 8 - Light Units: Access document
  - Chapter 9 - Optics of the Normal Eye: Access document
  - Chapter 10 - Epidemiology of Refractive Errors: Access document
  - Chapter 11 - Subjective Testing of Refraction: Access document
  - Chapter 12 - Contact Lenses: Access document
  - Chapter 13 - Ophthalmic Instrumentation: Access document
  - Chapter 14 - Perspectives in Aberrations of the Eye: Access document
Cohen and Powderly: Infectious Diseases 2nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Section 2 - Syndromes by Body System
  - Chapter 21 - Practice Point: Access document
    - Eye Problems and the Patient in the Intensive Care Unit: Access document
Rakel: Textbook of Family Practice 6th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 48 - Ophthalmology: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Red Eye: Access document
  - Contact Lenses: Access document
  - Laser Vision Correction: Access document
  - Ocular Medications: Access document
  - References: Access document
Goldman: Cecil Textbook of Medicine 22nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part XXVI - Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases: Access document
  - Chapter 465 - Diseases of the Visual System: Access document
    - General Approach to Visual Loss: Access document
    - Ophthalmic Disorders Usually Not Associated with Systemic Disease: Access document
    - Common Ophthalmic Manifestations of Systemic Diseases: Access document
    - Grade A: Access document
    - Suggested Readings: Access document
  - Chapter 466 - Neuro-Ophthalmology: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Vision: Access document
    - Pupillary Control: Access document
    - Oculomotor Control: Access document
    - Suggested Readings: Access document
Noble: Textbook of Primary Care Medicine, 3rd Ed.-2001 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 172 - Primary Care of the Eye: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Ophthalmology Abbreviations: Access document
  - History: Access document
  - Physical Examination: Access document
  - Funduscopic Evaluation: Access document
  - Change in Vision: Access document
  - Change in Appearance: Access document
  - Eye Pain or Discomfort: Access document
  - Trauma: Access document
  - The Eyes and Systemic Disease: Access document
  - Eye Disorders in Hypertension, Diabetes, and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome: Access document
  - Prevention and Early Diagnosis of Eye Disorders: Access document
  - Ophthalmic Procedures: Access document
- Chapter 177 - Neuro-Ophthalmology: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Sensory Visual System: Access document
  - Ocular Motor System: Access document
Ferri: Practical Guide to the Care of the Medical Patient 6th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 2 - Differential Diagnosis: Access document
  - Eye Pain: Access document
  - Red Eye: Access document
  - Anisocoria: Access document
  - Diplopia, Binocular: Access document
  - Ophthalmoplegia: Access document
  - Papilledema: Access document
  - Proptosis: Access document
  - Nystagmus: Access document
MD Consult: Login page - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
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The Merck Manual 17th Ed.-1999: Table of contents
- Chapter 90. Approach to the Patient with Eye Disease: Table of contents
  - General: Access document
  - Ocular Symptoms and Signs: Access document
Family Practice Handbook 4th Ed.-2001: Table of contents
- Chapter 19: Ophthalmology: Table of contents
  - Eye Examination: Access document
Ophthalmology (eMedicine): Table of contents
- Extraocular Muscles, Actions: Access document
- Extraocular Muscles, Anatomy: Access document
- Arterial Supply, Orbit: Access document
- Pregnancy, Special Considerations: Access document
- Anisocoria: Access document
- Enophthalmos: Access document
- Exophthalmos: Access document
- Episcleritis: Access document
- Scleritis: Access document
Neurology (eMedicine): Table of contents
- Extraocular Muscles, Anatomy: Access document
- Extraocular Muscles, Actions: Access document
- Anisocoria: Access document
Handbook of Ocular Disease: Table of contents
- Eyelids and Eyelashes: List of documents
- Conjunctiva and Sclera: List of documents
- Cornea: List of documents
- Uvea: List of documents
- Vitreous and Retina: List of documents
- Optic Nerve and Brain: List of documents
- Oculosystemic Disease: List of documents

Emergency Medicine Resources See also General Emergency Medicine Resources

Marx: Rosen: Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice 5th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 66 - Ophthalmology: Access document
  - Perspective: Access document
  - Anisocoria: Access document
  - Abnormal Optic Disc: Access document
  - Nystagmus: Access document
  - Disorders of Extraocular Movement: Access document
  - Management: Access document
  - Key Concepts: Access document

Roberts: Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine 4th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )

Chapter 64 - Ophthalmologic Procedures: Access document
- Introduction: Access document
- Visual Acuity Assessment: Access document
- Dilating the Eye: Access document
- The Fluorescein Examination: Access document
- Eye Irrigation: Access document
- Ocular Foreign Body Removal: Access document
- Eye Patching: Access document
- Contact Lens Procedures: Access document
- Infectious Keratitis: Access document
- Tonometry: Access document
- Slit Lamp Examination: Access document
- Unilateral Loss of Vision: Access document
- Reduction of Globe Luxation: Access document
- Acknowledgment: Access document
- References: Access document

Emergency Medicine (eMedicine): Table of contents
- Anisocoria: Access document

Pediatrics Resources See also General Pediatrics Resources

Behrman: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 17th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part 28 - Disorders of the Eye
  - Chapter 609 - Growth and Development: Access document
  - Chapter 610 - Examination of the Eye: Access document
  - Chapter 612 - Disorders of Vision: Access document
  - Chapter 624 - Orbital Abnormalities: Access document
Rakel: Textbook of Family Practice 6th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 48 - Ophthalmology: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Pediatric Ophthalmology: Access document
  - References: Access document
The Merck Manual 17th Ed.-1999: Table of contents
- Chapter 261: Congenital Anomalies: Table of contents
  - General: Access document
  - Congenital Eye Defects: Access document

Geriatrics Resources See also General Geriatrics Resources

Duthie: Practice of Geriatrics 3rd Ed.-1998 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 42 - Ophthalmologic Disorders: Access document
Merck Manual of Geriatrics: Table of contents
- Chapter 126. Aging and the Eye: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Age-Related Changes in Ocular Structure: Access document
    - Sclera: Access document
    - Conjunctiva: Access document
    - Limbus: Access document
    - Aqueous Humor: Access document
    - Vitreous Humor: Access document
    - Cornea: Access document
    - Iris: Access document
    - Lens: Access document
    - Retina: Access document
    - Lids: Access document
    - Lacrimal Gland and Tear Drainage: Access document
    - Orbit: Access document
  - Age-Related Changes in Ocular Function: Access document
    - Refractive Changes: Access document
    - Visual Acuity: Access document
    - Contrast Sensitivity: Access document
    - Glare: Access document
    - Haziness, Flashing Lights, and Moving Spots: Access document
    - Color Vision: Access document
    - Dark Adaptation: Access document
    - Visual Fields: Access document
    - Foreign-Body Sensation: Access document
    - Headache: Access document
- Chapter 127. Ocular Disorders: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Vascular Disorders: Access document
    - Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: Access document
    - Occipital Lobe Stroke: Access document
  - Miscellaneous Ocular Disorders: Access document
    - Binocular Diplopia: Access document
    - Headache: Access document
Geriatrics Resource Guide (Northwestern Univ): Table of contents
- Geriatric Aphorisms: Access document
- Ophthalmology: Access document

Pathology Resources

Kumar: Robbins and Cotran: Pathologic Basis of Disease 7th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 29 - The Eye: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Orbit: Access document
  - Eyelid: Access document
  - Conjunctiva: Access document
  - Sclera: Access document
  - Cornea: Access document
  - Anterior Segment: Access document
  - Uvea: Access document
  - Retina and Vitreous: Access document
  - Optic Nerve: Access document
  - The End-Stage Eye: Phthisis Bulbi: Access document
  - References: Access document

Genetics Resources See also General Genetics Resources

Yanoff: Ophthalmology 2nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Section 1 - Genetics and Ocular Embryology: Access document
  - Chapter 1 - Fundamentals of Human Genetics: Access document
  - Chapter 2 - Molecular Genetics of Selected Ocular Disorders: Access document
  - Chapter 3 - Embryology of the Eye: Access document

Clinical Guidelines

American Academy of Ophthalmology: Homepage
- Education Resource Center: Table of contents
  - Preferred Practice Patterns: List of documents
    - Vision Rehabilitation for Adults: Access document (PDF)
  - Complementary Therapy Assessments: List of documents
    - Acupuncture for Ocular Conditions and Headaches: Access document (PDF)
    - Ginkgo Biloba Extract and Ocular Conditions: Access document (PDF)
    - Nutritional Supplements: Perioperative Implications for Eye Surgery: Table of contents
      - Assesment: Access document (PDF)
      - Table 1: Actions and Possible Side-Effects of Nutritional Supplements: Access document (PDF)
      - Patient Preoperative Screening for Nutritional Supplement and Alternative Medicine Use Form: Access document (PDF)
      - Alternative Medication Adverse Effect Reporting Form: Access document (PDF)
      - Herbal Drug Poster: Access document (PDF)
    - Vision Therapy for Learning Disabilities: Access document (PDF)
  - Policy Statements: List of documents
    - Definition of Primary Eye Care: Access document
    - Glasses as a Medical Necessity: Access document
    - Ophthalmic Care of the Medically Underserved: Access document
    - Vision Requirements for Driving: Access document
    - Color Codes for Topical Ocular Medications: Access document
    - Guidelines for the Referral of Persons with Possible Eye Disease or Injury: Access document
    - Glossary of Terms: Access document
MD Consult Practice Guidelines: Table of contents | Keyword search - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Ophthalmology: List of documents
National Guideline Clearinghouse: MeSH browse | Detailed search
- Eye Diseases (MeSH browse): List of documents

Clinical Trials

ClinicalTrials.gov: Homepage
- Eye Diseases Trials: Table of contents
CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing Service: Homepage
- Clinical Trials by Disease Categories: Table of contents
  - Ophthalmology: Table of contents
YAHOO - Health:Medicine:Clinical Trials
Additional Clinical Trials resources (These sites have not been reviewed.)

News Resources

Doctor's Guide to the Internet: Homepage
- Ophthalmology News: List of documents
MD Consult: Homepage - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Today in Medicine: Table of content (scroll down to Ophthalmology)

Miscellaneous General Ophthalmology Clinical Resources

HealthWeb: Homepage
- Ophthalmology: Table of contents
  - Ophthalmic Disease Resources: List of documents
  - Educational Resources: List of documents
  - Meta Sites: List of documents
  - Academic Institutions: List of documents
  - Associations and Foundations: List of documents
  - Online Journals: List of documents
  - Communication: List of documents
  - Conferences and Events: List of documents
  - Career Resources: List of documents
  - Miscellaneous: List of documents
YAHOO - Health:Medicine:Ophthalmology
Additional Ophthalmology resources (These sites have not been reviewed.)