Clinical Resources by Topic: Ophthalmology

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• 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
    • Further Reading: Access document

• Yanoff: Ophthalmology 2nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part 2 - Optics and Refraction: 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 13 - Ophthalmic Instrumentation: Access document
    • Chapter 14 - Perspectives in Aberrations of the Eye: Access document
  • Part 3 - Refractive Surgery: Access document
    • Chapter 16 - Preoperative Evaluation for Refractive Surgery: Access document
  • Part 6 - Strabismus: Access document
    • Section 2 - Evaluation and Diagnosis: Access document
      • Chapter 69 - Evaluating Vision in Preverbal and Preliterate Infants and Children: Access document
      • Chapter 70 - Examination of Ocular Alignment and Eye Movements: Access document
      • Chapter 71 - Sensory Adaptations in Strabismus: Access document
  • Part 8 - Retina and Vitreous: Access document
    • Section 3 - Ancillary Tests: Access document
      • Chapter 105 - Contact B-Scan Ultrasonography: Access document
      • Chapter 106 - Fluorescein and ICG Angiography: Access document
      • Chapter 107 - Electrophysiology: Access document
  • Part 10 - Uveitis and other Intraocular Inflammations: Access document
    • Section 1 - Basic Principles: Access document
      • Chapter 161 - General Approach to the Uveitis Patient and Treatment Strategies: Access document
  • Part 11 - Neuro-Ophthalmology: Access document
    • Section 1 - Imaging in Neuro-Ophthalmology: Access document
      • Chapter 185 - Principles of Imaging in Neuro-Ophthalmology: Access document
  • Part 12 - Glaucoma : Access document
    • Section 2 - Evaluation and Diagnosis: Access document
      • Chapter 213 - Clinical Examination of Glaucoma: Access document
      • Chapter 214 - Visual Field Perimetry in Glaucoma: Access document
      • Chapter 215 - Psychophysical Tests for Glaucoma: Access document
      • Chapter 216 - Disc Analysis: Access document
      • Chapter 217 - Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Analysis: Access document
      • Chapter 218 - Optic Nerve Blood Flow Measurement: 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
• MD Consult Reference Books: Table of contents - 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
  • Chapter 178: Neuro-Ophthalmologic and Cranial Nerve Disorders: Table of contents
    • General: Access document
    • Neuro-Ophthalmologic Disorders: Access document
      • Examination of the Visual System: 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
  • Red Eye Evaluation: Access document
  • Neuro-ophthalmic History: Access document
  • A-Scan Biometry: Access document
  • B-Scan Ocular Ultrasound: Access document
  • Anterior Segment and Fundus Photography: Access document
  • Objective Refractometers and Wavefront Imaging: Access document
  • Laser Tissue Resurfacing: Access document
• Neurology (eMedicine): Table of contents
  • Neuro-ophthalmic History: Access document
• Handbook of Ocular Disease Management: 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
    • Management: Access document
    • Key Concepts: Access document
• General Medical Officer (GMO) Manual - January 2000 Revision: Table of contents
  • Clinical Section: Table of contents
    • Ocular Emergencies: 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 610 - Examination of the Eye: Access document
• Yanoff: Ophthalmology 2nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part 6 - Strabismus: Access document
    • Section 2 - Evaluation and Diagnosis: Access document
      • Chapter 69 - Evaluating Vision in Preverbal and Preliterate Infants and Children: Access document
      • Chapter 70 - Examination of Ocular Alignment and Eye Movements: Access document
      • Chapter 71 - Sensory Adaptations in Strabismus: Access document

Geriatrics Resources   See also General Geriatrics Resources

• Geriatrics Resource Guide (Northwestern Univ): Table of contents
  • Geriatric Aphorisms: Access document
  • Ophthalmology: Access document

Clinical Guidelines

• American Academy of Ophthalmology: Homepage
  • Education Resource Center: Table of contents
    • Preferred Practice Patterns: List of documents
      • Comprehensive Adult Medical Eye Evaluation: Access document (PDF)
      • Pediatric Eye Evaluations: Access document (PDF)
    • Ophthalmic Technology Assessments: List of documents
    • Policy Statements: List of documents
      • Frequency of Ocular Examinations: Access document
      • Guidelines for the Referral of Persons with Possible Eye Disease or Injury: Access document
      • Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia and Vision: Access document
      • Ophthalmic Care of the Medically Underserved: Access document
• MD Consult Practice Guidelines: Table of contents | Keyword search - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Eye Examination: List of documents
• National Guideline Clearinghouse: MeSH browse | Detailed search
  • Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological (MeSH browse): List of documents

Clinical Trials

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Homepage
  • Eye Diseases Trials: Table of contents
    • Vision Disorders: List of documents
    • Eye Diseases: List of documents
• 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 Eye Evaluation 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:Diseases and Conditions:Eye Conditions
  Additional Eye Conditions resources (These sites have not been reviewed.)
• YAHOO - Health:Medicine:Ophthalmology
  Additional Ophthalmology resources (These sites have not been reviewed.)