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Ophthalmology images and videos
Digital Atlas of Ophthalmology (images only)
This is a large searchable database of images which are grouped by anatomy and disease. |
Digital
Reference of Ophthalmology (images only)
Digital Reference of Ophthalmology is produced by the Edward
S Harkness Eye Institute, College of Physicians & Surgeons of Colombia
University, New York Presbyterian Public Hospital. An educational atlas of images and accompanying text for medical students and ophthalmic residents. Please read the Disclaimer and Terms of Use before using the information or images. |
Exploratorium: Seeing links (images only)
Exploratorium contains links to various sites exploring visual illusions, the human and animal visual systems as well as other eye images. |
Eye Atlas (images only)
Eye Atlas contains pictures of various eye diseases. Easy to navigate. |
Eye Disease Pictures from EyeMac (images only)
EyeMac contains various eye disease photographs in colour. |
EyeSpaceMD: The Global Ophthalmic Classroom (images and videos)
produced by the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Contains videos and images (presentations are coming). Please read the Terms of Use. |
eyetext Image database (images only)
Eyetext is a database of searchable images (non-commercial use only). This web site is run by an ophthalmologist and is aimed at eye care professionals only. Requires registration. |
EyeTube (videos)
Eye Tube is a free web site containing ophthalmic videos which are uploaded by members of the site.
Registration (free) is required. Content is monitored by the EyeTube by a board of medical editors and they advise on appropriateness of content. |
Gonioscopy.org (videos only)
This web site is an educational resource on gonioscopy containing only videos. The main author is Wallace L.M. Alward, MD and the web site is supported by the University of Iowa. It covers the basic examination techniques and more advanced techniques, such as indentation and the corneal wedge. There are video examples of most glaucoma-related diseases. |
Handbook of ocular disease management (images only)
Handbook of ocular disease management is available from Review of Optometry Online. This web site is divided into 7 sections and includes images. |
Health Education
Assets Library (HEAL) (images only)
Searchable database of free, web-based multimedia teaching materials including some ophthalmic images. |
Health On the Net Foundation (images only)
Health on the Net includes links to images on various sites and colour photographs of various eye disease. |
Karolinska
Institute
List of web sites with Eye, ENT (Ear-Nose-Throat) and Respiratory System images and information. |
National
Eye Institute (images and videos)
National Eye Institute web site includes various pictures of eye, eye diseases and anatomy plus more general eye-related images.
It also includes videos. Please read the terms and conditions before use. |
Ocular images from The Virtual Eye Centre (images only)
Various images of cataract, fundus oculi, eyelids, anterior segment and retinal and choroid tumours. Published by the Institute of Ophthalmology, Pisa, Italy. |
OphthalmicEdge
Instructional website written by Dr Yale Fisher containing videos and lectures on ultrasound in ophthalmology, primarily focussed on Diagnostic B-Scan. |
Syndicat National
des Ophtalmologistes de France's Phototeque (images only)
Photographs of eye diseases. Web site is in French. |
Useful texts in the library:
Ophthalmic images collection, volume 3 / Cunningham, Michael H.; Aguirre, Gilberto; Dudley, Denise; Hampton, G. Robert; Kornmehl, Ernest W.; Ramsey, Jean. -- San Francisco, CA: American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2002.
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General ophthalmology
AVSL (Association of Vision Science Librarians) Eye Resources on the Internet
This web site provides a long alphabetical list of various ophthalmic/optometric resources on the web. |
Find an Ophthalmologist (from AAO)
Searchable database of AAO member ophthalmologists but is not comprehensive (includes some Australian members). |
Important Dates in Vision Science
Historical dates in Ophthalmology and Vision Science |
Internet Ophthalmology
Internet ophthalmology is a not for profit organisation which is committed to the education and training of eye care providers. Contains links to Ophthalmology Review Journal, OPHTHAL Photos database, Medline via MedFETCH (save Medline searches online). |
Martindale's Health Science Guide -Ophthalmology
& Optometry Centre
Includes resources on eye anatomy and vision, eye examinations, ophthalmology and optometry. |
MedlinePlus Eyes and Vision
MedlinePlus Eyes and Vision is a web site which will assist you in answering health questions regarding the eye and vision. |
Ocular Resources from Slack Inc.
List of eye and ophthalmic organisations, institutions, private practitioners, publications, commercial web sites, charitable/support groups, government web sites, mailing lists and newsgroups. These are mainly US links. |
Ophthalmic Hyperguide
This web site is "an interactive, educational Web site for
eye care professionals and contains materials that are authored and
edited by renowned experts in the field of ophthalmology." It is also a resource for Continuing Professional Development. |
Ophtho Guide
Optho Guide will conduct a specific ophthalmology related internet and Medline search. |
Retinal Implant Project
Boston Retinal Implant Project web site is a collaboration between the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/ Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It was established in the late 1980s and in 2001, the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) became an integral member of this research consortium.(Description provided by the web site). |
Visionary
Visionary is a dictionary of terminology in human and animal vision. |
| Webvision
Webvision: the organization of the retina and visual system written by authors Kolb, Fernandez, and Nelson. This web site summarizes the recent
advances in knowledge and understanding of the mammalian retina. This web site is arranged
like a book with chapters, text and pictures. |
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Educational resources
Digital Journal of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds
This web site is published by the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School. It includes specific cases from grand rounds of various
institutions dating back to 1996. |
eMedicine: Ophthalmology
Articles and photographs on various ophthalmic
areas |
EyeRounds.org - Ophthalmology cases indexed by condition
Contains case studies which include pictures. These presentations are for review or study purposes only.
Published by the University of Iowa, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences |
Eyes and Vision Specialist Library (EVSL)
Provided by the UK's National Health Service (NHS) this web site is a specialist library providing a range of resources and information for professionals in eye health care. It includes news, links to organisations, evidence based updates by sub specialty, good practice guidelines and links to events. It also includes a link to DUETs database (Database of Uncertainties about the Effects of Treatments).
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Grand Rounds from Medsite
Sponsored by Pharmacia, these 4 glaucoma
related case studies have case histories with 10 multiple choice questions. |
OphthalmicEdge
Instructional website written by Dr Yale Fisher containing videos and lectures on ultrasound in ophthalmology, primarily focussed on Diagnostic B-Scan. |
Preferred Practice Patterns from the American
Academy of Ophthalmology
From the American Academy of Ophthalmology
web site. You can view the excerpt of the preferred practice patterns. Search
"preferred practice patterns" in the search box. |
RVEEH Clinical School Eye Educational Materials
RVEEH eye educational resources as well as lectures for medical students and registrars. |
Success in MRCOphth
Provides help for UK based exams. |
Useful texts in the library:
Eye care skills [CD-ROM] : presentations for physicians and other health care professionals, version 2.0 / Karla J. Johns.
San Francisco, CA American Academy of Ophthalmology 2005
1 CD-ROM + pamphlet.
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Patient Information
Better Health Channel
Provided by the Victorian Government- Department of Health Services the Better Health Channel provides online consumer focused health and medical information. All information is quality-assured, reliable and regularly reviewed. Better Health Channel content is developed in consultation with content partners - reputable health organisations with specialised knowledge in a particular topic area. Some health information sheets are available in other languages. Also includes an image library. |
Health Instite
Provided by the Australian Government HealthInstite provides up-to-date and reliable information on health and well being. |
Medline Plus
Provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Also available in Spanish. Will lead you to information to help answer your health questions. |
Useful texts in the library:
Digital-eyes [DVD] : ophthalmic animations for patients / Gilberto Aguirre et al.
San Francisco, CA American Academy of Ophthalmology 2007
3 CD-ROMs
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The eye over time [CD-ROM] : collection of educational PowerPoint presentations for the public / Gilberto Aguirre et al.
San Francisco, CA American Academy of Ophthalmology 2005
1 CD-ROM
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Understanding cataract surgery [DVD] : an educational DVD for patients / American Academy of Ophthalmology
San Francisco, CA American Academy of Ophthalmology 2006
1 DVD-ROM
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AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND - Organisations, associations, societies, foundations, research institutes and ophthalmic hospitals
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OVERSEAS - Organisations, associations, societies, foundations, research institutes and ophthalmic hospitals
| American Academy of Ophthalmology |
| American Association of Eye & Ear Hospitals |
| American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus |
| American Optometric Association |
| American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery |
| American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
| Applied Vision Association, UK |
| Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), USA |
| British Ophthalmic Anaesthesia Society |
| Canadian National Institute for the Blind |
| Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group Cochrane Collaborative Review Group's web site provides details of who they are, abstracts of their reviews, a newsletter and other details. |
| European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons |
| Glaucoma Foundation, USA |
| International Glaucoma Association , UK |
| Kellogg Eye Center - University of Michigan, USA
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| Macular Degeneration Foundation, USA |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary: Department of Ophthalmology, USA |
| Mayo Clinic, USA |
| Moorfields Hospital, UK |
| National Association for Visually Handicapped, USA |
| NASA Institute for Vision Science Page |
| National Eye Institute, USA |
| New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, USA |
Ophthalmic Organisations Worldwide (from International Council of Ophthalmology)
Details of societies around the world, including contact details, qualifications etc |
| Ophthalmic Photographer's Society, USA |
Ophthalmic Research Network:
UK based web site which provides information on ophthalmic research projects carried out in the UK. These are divided into research areas and each area also includes evidence based information, guidelines and patient information where available. |
| Optical Society of America |
| ORBIS, International |
| Royal College of Ophthalmologists, UK |
Royal National Institute for the Blind, UK
Wide-ranging information available including fact sheets and case studies on various eye conditions and living with a sight problem, message boards on low vision and for parents, students & teenagers, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and RNIB publications. |
| Vision 2020, International |
Vision Science
An Internet Resource for Research in Human and Animal Vision |
| Wills Eye Hospital, USA |
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Internet Resources