Ophthalmology

MEDICAL MATRIX Topic Editor Jeffrey R. Brant, MD

General Ophthalmology and Director Allatoona Eye Institute, PC Cartersville, Georgia Moderator, OPHTHAL Listserv Board Member, Internet Ophthalmology Section Editor Ocular Surgery News

Searches

• Eye Diseases at Medical Matrix
  An annotated, peer-reviewed, ranked index of resources related to eye diseases. The site is categorized by the National Library of Medicine's MeSH classification system.
• Medline Free Full Text Articles Search - "Eye Diseases"
  Free, full-text journal articles indexed in Medline with "Eye Diseases" as a subject focus.
• Medline Free Full Text Articles Search - "Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures"
  Free, full-text, English language, journal articles indexed in Medline with "Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures " as a subject focus.
• Medline Free Full Text Journals Search - "Ophthalmology"
  Free, full-text, English language, clinically-focused journal articles indexed in Medline with "Ophthalmology" as a subject focus.
• Ophthoguide.com
  An ad-supported search utility that links keywords or ophthalmology terms to Internet sites or PubMed Medline.

News

• Medpage Today Medical News - Ophthalmology
  Professional-level analysis of breaking medical stories widely reported in the consumer media. Physicians and other healthcare professionals obtain free CME credits by completing associated educational programs.
• Ophthalmologic Disorders News from Doctor's Guide
  Medical and pharmaceutical industry news, product announcements and research developments from conferences, journals, and newswires.
• OphthoLinx from MDLinx
  REG Links to abstracts and, if available, free or fee access full text articles recently released at respected online sources such as the New England Journal of Medicine or the Journal of the American Medical Association. Full text access may require fee subscription. MDLinx. Free registration.
• OSN SuperSite - Ocular Surgery News
  REG Offers research articles, clinical news, industry updates, a meetings calendar, classifieds, and access to Ocular Surgery News, the Journal of Refractive Surgery, and the Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus with coverage of refractive surgery, glaucoma, lens implantation, practice management, and pharmaceuticals. Searchable. Free registration. Slack Incorporated.
• Medical News Today - Eye Health / Optometry News
  The latest medical and health news headlines directed to an international audience of health professionals. Includes articles and reports of pharmaceutical and biotechnology developments.
• Ophthalmology at NewsTrove.com
  A directory of headline weblinks to US newspaper articles on Ophthalmology.
• Ophthalmology News from Online Medical News
  A directory of weblinks to sites that offer specialty-related news for medical professionals and patients.
• Science Daily News - Eye Disorders
  News releases regarding medical research developments from universities, the National Science Foundation, NASA, and other scientific institutions. These announcements present new discoveries in therapeutics and disease management. ScienceDaily Magazine.
• Science Daily News - Ophthalmology
  News releases regarding medical research developments from universities, the National Science Foundation, NASA, and other scientific institutions. These announcements present new discoveries in therapeutics and disease management. ScienceDaily Magazine.
• Topix.net Ophthalmology News
  News stories emerging on the Internet from online newspapers and magazines.
• Ophthalmology Daily Science News Updates from BrightSurf
  A directory of news stories and press releases about scientific events and discoveries. Includes annotated links for additional background material. Updated daily.

Full Text / MultiMedia

• "Cataract" Powerpoint Lectures
  Powerpoint lectures from medical schools, medical societies, etc. collected by the Google search service.
• American Academy of Ophthalmology EyeNet Magazine
  REG A news magazine, directed to ophthalmology practitioners, which presents clinical updates, highlights from journals, case presentations, coding information, reports from Washington, and socioeconomic and political news. Free registration.
• Digital Journal of Ophthalmology
  Offers grand round cases, knowledge reviews, original articles with full color photos, and patient education information. Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.
• Journal of Vision
  An archive of free full text journal articles. Change the year in the search window for alternate years. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).
• Ophthalmology Learning Modules from Canadian Ophthalmological Society
  Illustrated learning modules in ophthalmology followed by self-assessment questions directed to family practice, pediatric or emergency physicians and residents by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society
• Royal College of Ophthalmologists Exam Review
  Ophthalmologiy case reports with images, diagnostic tests, tutorials, quizzes, and examination questions. This resource serves as a guide to the exam for Membership of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
• The British Journal of Ophthalmology
  Free full text journal articles made available by the publisher. Change the year in the search window for alternate years.
• The Eyes Have It!
  An image and video enhanced, interactive teaching program about disorders of the eyes and visual system for medical practitioners.University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center.
• Clinical and Experimental Optometry (Australia)
  Publishes original research papers and reviews in vision science, optics and clinical optometry. It is the scientific journal of Optometrists Association Australia, the New Zealand Association of Optometrists, and the Hong Kong Society of Professional Optometrists.
• EYELEARN Ophthalmology Teaching Website at Toronto
  Ophthalmology clerkship teaching: text, slides, lectures, and information about the ocular examination and therapeutic skills. University of Toronto.
• EyeRounds - Ophthalmology Grand Rounds at Iowa
  Cases, tutorials, a searchable ophthalmic atlas, etc.
• Online Journal of Ophthalmology
  A constantly updated online publication that includes society announcements, lecture recordings, scientific articles, presentations of new techniques, videos, selected abstracts, an Ophthalmological Atlas, congress reports, and an industrial exhibition. Presented online in English and Dutch by the European Board of Ophthalmology and the International Council of Ophthalmology. Searchable.
• Ophthalmology Times
  Articles covering current issues in Ophthalmology.
• Optometry Today
  A United Kingdom fortnightly journal produced by the Association Of Optometrists that offers clinical and profession-related articles on current optometry topics.
• Oxford Eye Page
  Presents a large collection of image-enhanced ophthalmology cases, tutorials, pictures of diagnostic tests, articles on the history of ophthalmology and ophthalmic drugs, ophthalmic trivia, photographs, and images. Edited by C.N.Chua, MRCP, of the The Eye Hospital, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, UK.
• Review of Ophthalmology
  Free, full text news and feature articles that focus on ophthalmology surgical techniques, practice issues, and disease management. The Review includes coverage of new products, a calendar of events, and other practical aspects of patient care. Jobson Publishing, LLC.
• Review of Optometry
  Articles that give optometrists information on providing top-quality care in a personally rewarding practice environment. Jobson Publishing L.L.C.
• VisionRx Eye Care Library
  Comprehensive eye health information including disease and procedure definitions and reviews. Posted by VisionRx - an eye test software company.
• Flash Card Exchange - Ophthalmology
  Reviews of clinical topics with "clickable" questions and answers. The "flashcards" are posted by worldwide medical students as study tools.
• InterNet Journal of Ophthalmology (Italy)
  A peer-reviewed journal with practical reviews, original investigations, and articles that cover new findings, procedures and interesting cases, 1999-present. Includes links to selected ophthalmology-related web sites, and a mailing list. Prof. P.P.Gallenga, Istituto di Clinica Oculistica, Italy.
• Retina Reference
  A hyperlinked guide to basic science aspects of the human retina: cellular structure, anatomy, psychophysics, neurotransmitters, diagrams, images, and a bibliography. The Laboratory of Retinal Microcircuitry, University of Pennsylvania.

Journals

• Archives of Ophthalmology
  $  REG Peer-reviewed, original articles reporting studies in clinical and laboratory sciences, epidemiology, biostatistics, genetics, surgical techniques, editorials, case reports, and photo essays related to all aspects of practice in ophthalmology. This journal is considered by "Brandon/Hill" to be an essential resource for the small medical library and one the best initial journal purchases in the field of Ophthalmology. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Arch+Ophthalmol%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts. American Medical Association .
• BMC Ophthalmology (BioMed Central)
  An online journal which publishes peer-reviewed original research articles and case reports on all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of ophthalmologic disorders, 2001-present. Free access to TOCs, abstracts, and full text with links to related articles. BioMedCentral.
• American Journal of Ophthalmology
  $  REG A peer-reviewed journal directed to ophthalmologists and visual science specialists. Publishes original articles, editorials, and brief reports on all aspects of eye diseases and ophthalmology practice. This journal is considered to be a "Brandon/Hill" essential resource for small medical libraries. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&term="Am+J+Ophthalmol"[Journal:__jrid441]. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts. Elsevier Science Inc.
• British Journal of Ophthalmology
  $  REG Publishes original articles, editorials, reviews, views and commentaries related to clinical and laboratory sciences. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1975-present. Access to full text restricted to subscribers, 1997-present. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Br+J+Ophthalmol%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. BMJ Publishing Group .
• Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
  $  REG Single theme issues offer reviews on interesting and clinically relevant topics. Free access to TOCs and abstracts 2000-present. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Curr+Opin+Ophthalmol%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• Experimental Eye Research
  $  REG Original research papers, reviews and comments on all aspects of the anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and immunology of the eye. Articles are online from 1993 to the present. Official journal of the International Society for Eye Research. Medline citatoins: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Exp+Eye+Res%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts. Elesevier.
• Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
  $  REG Publishes peer-reviewed, original reports of clinical and laboratory investigations, short communications, and review articles. Founded in 1854. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1997-present. Free subscription to eTOCs. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Graefes+Arch+Clin+Exp+Ophthalmol%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Springer Verlag.
• Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  $  REG A peer-reviewed journal for anterior segment surgeons which publishes original articles, case reports, and CME quizzes that cover cataract and refractive procedures, radial keratotomy, keratoplasty, and laser technology. Articles are online from 1999 to the present. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts.
• Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology
  $ Publishes original, peer-reviewed articles, reviews, photoessays, editorials, letters, and NAMOS news related to neurologic, inflammatory, and neoplastic conditions affecting the oculomotor and visual system. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 2001-present. Official journal of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society. Fee transactions. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• Ophthalmologica
  $  REG International Journal of Ophthalmology. Publishes reports of original investigations, reviews articles, case reports, single theme supplements, and meeting proceedings. Free access to TOCs and abstracts 1998-present. Access to full text restricted to subscribers. Free subscription to eTOCs. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Ophthalmologica%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. S. Karger, Basel .
• Ophthalmology
  $  REG Publishes peer-reviewed, original articles, editorials, and letters related to the eye and eye diseases. Free access to TOCs and abstracts 1978-present. Access to full text restricted to subscribers, 1998-present. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=4&term=%22Ophthalmology%22[jour]. Fee registration for full text. American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Retina
  $  REG The Journal of Retinal and Vitreous Diseases. Publishes peer-reviewed reports of clinical and basic science investigations, reviews, and articles on surgical and therapeutic techniques. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1997-present. Access to full text restricted to subscribers and pay-per-view customers, 2001-present. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Retina%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• Ophthalmology Journals at Medbioworld
  A comprehensive directory of weblinks for journals in this specialty.
• The Internet Journal of Ophthalmology and Visual Science
  Reports of original investigations, procedure videos, and press releases from industry. Peer reviewed. Internet Scientific Publications, LLC.

Textbooks

• Common Ocular Emergencies and Referrals at Oxford
  Presents the most common ocular problems in order of urgency with a brief discussion of each condition. The intended audience is junior ophthalmologists and GPs in deciding the priority of treatment in a busy clinic. Oxford Eye Hospital.
• Emedicine Ophthalmology
  A carefully-edited and constantly-updated online multimedia textbook. Disease synopses that present images, pathophysiology, physical and histologic findings, symptoms, laboratory studies, differential diagnosis, treatment, complications, and an extensive bibliography. Emedicine, Inc.
• Handbook of Ocular Disease Management
  Text notes and images teach how to manage over 50 commonly encountered ocular diseases. Offers information on signs and symptoms, underlying pathophysiology, recommendations on treatment, and "clinical pearls". Searchable. Review of Optometry Online, Jobson Publishing, LLC.
• Ophthalmic Care of the Combat Casualty
  A 2003 reference for treatment of ocular injuries; contains information about ocular anesthesia, laser injuries, geographical ophthalmology, and ocular injuries caused by terrorist blasts. Includes color photos, more than 600 detailed illustrations, and a step-by-step guide for treatment of ocular injuries, including illustrations of the surgical repair of simple and complex eye injuries. Publisher: Department of the Army, Office of the Surgeon General, Borden Institute. 2003: 495 p.; ill.
• Ophthalmology - Family Practice Notebook
  A section from an ongoing compendium of the diagnosis and management of common medical problems seen in Family Practice. Family Practice Notebook, LLC.
• The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy:Ophthalmologic Disorders
  A chapter from a hypertext presentation of the most widely used medical text which covers etiology, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, common clinical procedures, and treatment of eye disorders. Merck & Co., Inc.
• University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook - Ophthalmology
  A chapter, from this published handbook of outpatient and inpatient medicine, that covers the diagnosis and treatment of common clinical problems. Authored by Graber, M.D. et al. and published by Mosby Year Book, Inc in 1997. Presented online by the University of Iowa's Virtual Hospital. University of Iowa Virtual Hospital and Mosby-Year Book, Inc.
• 4 Eye Doctors
  For general practitioners and optometrists, the site hosts an electronic ophthalmology book entitled "The Really Current Ophthalmology". The book is continuously expanded and updated. Magdy A Nofal, FRCSEd, FRCOphth.

Major Sites / Home Pages

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
  The largest national membership association of ophthalmologists. More than 90 percent of practicing U.S. eye M.D.s are members. The Academy has more than 3,000 international members. This AAO website offers news, policy statements, meetings, online CME, publications, disease reviews, clinical updates, clinical pearls, a "museum of vision" with a collection of images, practice management updates, coding information and tips, and coverage of governmental affairs.
• Ophthalmology at Merckmedicus.com
  REG Selected weblinks to free, high quality, full text resources relevant to this specialty: clinical textbooks, news, and journal articles.Free registration is limited to physicians and healthworkers. Sponsored by Merck and Company. Restricted registration or content areas.
• American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  The AAPOS website presents information about the Association, news, meetings and meeting abstracts, publications, professional information, patient handouts, vision screening home page, support groups, and a discussion forum.
• American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
  REG Presents information about the Society, membership information, programs and services, news, publications, CE courses and meetings, meeting abstracts and highlights, employment opportunities, a Find a Surgeon directory, and eye care information. Searchable. Restricted registration or content areas.
• Eyesite.ca
  The information service of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society. Presents information about the Society and its programs and services, vision standards and guidelines, calendar of events, and public information. In English and French.
• EyeWorld Online
  REG Presents news, opinions & commentary, short clinical articles, updates on new technologies, a calendar of events, educational programs, tools and a multimedia theatre, classifieds & marketplace, links to related Web resources. An electronic publication administered by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Restricted registration or content areas.
• National Eye Institute
  An institute of the National Institutes of Health. This website presents research and clinical studies, press releases, an events calendar, research funding, job and training opportunities, public and professional education programs, and a collection of photos, videos and vision-related images.
• Ophthalmic Research Network (eBJO)
  Presents news, clinical guidelines, reports of research, meetings, information for patients, reviews from the Cochrane Eyes & Vision Group, publications, funding opportunities, glossary of ophthalmic abbreviations, dictionaries, links to related web sites. Searchable. Moorfields Eye Hospital, UK.
• The Eye Site from International Council of Ophth.
  A resource sponsored by the International Council of Ophthalmology and the International Federation of Ophthalmology Societies. This website presents opthalmic education articles, information on the prevention of blindness, eye care news, and updates from meetings.
• The Ophthalmic Photographers' Society
  Presents information about the Society, education and certification, publications, and a photo gallery with large collection of photographs and images. Searchable.
• American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  Presents information about the Society, news, meetings and fellowships, patient information.
• European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons
  Presents information about the Society, meetings and meeting reports, news, roundtable lectures on selected topics, publications, educational opportunities, links to other internet resources. Searchable.
• Eye Update
  A website, sponsored by practicing optometrists, which discusses eye diseases and their current therapy. Eye update is for optometric physicians and the public to gain updated information on medicines used to treat glaucoma and the gamut of eye conditions and diseases. Clinical cases are used to demonstrate patient care. Monthly literature reviews highlight key articles germane to eye disease management. Continuing education courses are announced. Clinical pearls are shared to enhance diagnostic and therapeutic skills.
• International Society of Refractive Surgery
  REG Offers information about the Society, news & views, clinical forum, meetings, classified/job lists, a searchable Locate an ISRS Doctor section, and related links. Restricted registration or content areas. International Society of Refractive Surgery.
• Internet Ophthalmology
  The homepage for a non-profit, charitable corporation that supports education of eyecare providers. The site offers abstracts from specialty journals, an atlas of ophthalmology photos, and information about the OPHTHAL listserv mailing list.
• American Academy of Optometry
  Offers information about the Academy and its programs, member directory, news, CE courses, national and international meetings.
• International Society for Eye Research
  Presents information about the Society, news, meetings, links to related web sites.
• International Society for Genetic Eye Diseases
  Presents information about the Society, its programs and activities, meetings, and helpful links. Hosted by the Cleveland Clinic.
• NASA Vision Group
  Presents reports of ongoing research on human vision and visual technology, publications, viewgraphs and vision models. Searchable. The Vision Science and Technology Group at NASA Ames Research Center.
• North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society
  Presents information about the Society and its activities, meetings, and patient information.
• Ophthalmic Anesthesia Society
  News, meeting announcements, information for members, abstracts and reviews of literature, links to other web pages of interest.
• Ophthalmology Associations at Medbioworld
  A comprehensive directory of weblinks for associations in this specialty.
• The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  Presents membership information, news, meetings, meeting abstracts, job listings, and a guide to funding sources.
• Bio-eye Orbital Implants
  Includes a comprehensive list of resources related to artificial eye and ocular implants for health professionals and patients. Searchable. Integrated Orbital Implants, Inc.
• CIBA Vision US Ophthalmics
  Presents information for health professionals and consumers, fact sheets about eye exam and the most common eye diseases, tips for healthy eyes, company infromation and products. CIBA Vision Corporation-A Novartis Company.
• European Association for Vision and Eye Research
  EVER encourages research and the dissemination of knowledge concerning the eye and vision. Its website details its membership information, meetings, publications, meeting abstracts, and exchange activities.
• The Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins
  Includes information about the Institute, reports of research, news, training, CME courses, patient information, FAQs, links to related web sites.

Procedures

• "LASIK" Powerpoint Lectures
  Powerpoint lectures from medical schools, medical societies, etc. collected by the Google search service.
• Cataract Surgery Video Library at McGill
  A video of a cataract extraction with intraocular lens implant using phacoemulsification via a clear-corneal incision and with an acrylic intraocular lens. You need Real Player to view this video. McGill University School of Medicine.
• Eye Examination Video at North Carolina
  A well-designed video that familiarizes medical students with physicial examination steps in diagnosing disease conditions. University of North Carolina.
• The Eye Exam from UC Davis
  A comprehensive physical examination and clinical education site for medical students and other health care professionals.
• Basic Eye Exam Slideshow
  A PowerPoint slideshow with text and clinical images on technique and equipment use directed to medical students.
• Macula Surgery MD
  Offers information on traction maculopathies for both the consumer & retina surgeons. Journal articles, illustrations & video. Offers basic introductory material for patients including glossary of retinal anatomy & macular diseases. Spanish version available. Retina Specialists of Alabama, LLC.
• Ophthalmology Clinical Portfolios at Vesalius
  $ Detailed, professional-level, image-based modules on ophthalmology procedures and relevant anatomy. These step-by-step reviews are written and narrated by medical professionals. Vesalius clinical portfolios are produced by Lion Reef Software, a medical illustrator, as a public service. Subscription fee.
• PRK & LASIK Today
  News and discussions on laser eye surgery, PRK, and vision correction technology: FAQs, a directory of LASIK practitioners, and a review of new products and equipment.

Practice Guidelines / FAQs

• Clinical Guidelines from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
  Clinical guidelines for the screening and management of various eye and vision disorders. Ophthalmic Research Network.
• Eye Diseases Practice Guidelines at NGC
  Structured summaries of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines drawn from well-regarded organizations. Allows keyword searching and browsing by MeSH categories. Users can compare competing guidelines' target populations, review methods, and quality of evidence. Links to full text. The National Guideline Clearinghouse is hosted by the U.S. Government Agency for Health Care Policy and Research and supported by the American Medical Association and others
• Preferred Practice Patterns in Eye Care
  Identifies characteristics and components of quality eye care. American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Clinical Practice Guidelines For Optometry from Am. Optometric Assoc.
  REG Recommendations for appropriate steps in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of patients with various eye and vision conditions. Restricted registration or content areas. American Optometric Association .

Cases

• Cases from the American Academy of Ophthalmology
  Cases that provide a review of clinical interpretation in the diagnosis of eye disorders. The Academy's Self-Assessment Committee has developed these cases based on real-life scenarios. Their purpose is to enhance the clinician's abilities as a caregiver by applying knowledge in a clinical setting.
• Optcom Digital Grand Rounds
  A collection of ophthalmology cases that offer images, clinical history, differential diagnosis, and management. Optcom and CIBA Ophthalmics, Inc. .
• Digital Journal of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds from Mass. General
  Presents interesting cases from the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and other academic centers around the world. Description includes history, ophthalmic examination, differential diagnosis, photographs, images.
• Cases in Clinical Grand Rounds at Eye Update
  Case images and answers.

Images, Path./Clinical

• Atlas of Ophthalmology
  A public online database, free of charge, edited by specialists in the field. Endorsed by the International Council of Ophthalmology.
• Digital Reference of Ophthalmology at Columbia
  A clinical atlas of ophthalmology, which provides color images of entities encountered in ophthalmic practice accompanied by concisely written text and various ophthalmic diagnostic images. Harkness Eye Institute of Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center.
• Foto-Web Ophthalmology Digital Image Library
  Digital images that cover ophthalmology anatomy, pathology, and surgery. Includes cadaver images, clinical images, animations, and simulators. An educational service of Alcon addressed to ophthalmology specialists.
• Grand Rounds, Clinical & Research Video Lectures at Bascom Palmer
  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine.
• RED (Recognizing Eye Diseases) Atlas
  An electronic atlas of eye disorders which helps Ophthalmologists and Optometrists-in-training learn to identify eye diseases through pattern recognition. University of Southern California/Keck School of Medicine.
• Robert Bendheim Digital Atlas of Ophthalmology from NY Eye & Ear Infirmary
  A database of images with case histories and diagnoses from the clinical experience of the The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and other clinics. Covers eye anatomy, retinal abnormalities, and common and uncommon diseases. Searchable.
• Southeastern Eye Center's Atlas of Ophthalmology
  An ongoing presentation of interesting case studies.
• Web Atlas of Ophthalmology
  A database of images drawn from the vast clinical experience of Philippine eye specialists and their colleagues around the world. The Web Atlas is intended to serve as a visual reference and educational supplement for ophthalmologists, general physicians, medical students, and patients.
• Atlas of Ophthalmology at OJO
  A database of more than 1000 diagnoses with comments, tables, and audio-video presentations. Online Journal of Ophthalmology.
• Atlas of the Posterior Segment
  Labeled images.
• Clinical Images of the Eye at UCSD
  Examples of ocular pathology.
• Eye Photos, Images, and Videos at the National Eye Institute
  Photographs and images of a normal eye, eye examinations, eye disease anatomy, laser surgery, low vision devices, and eye charts. The NEI is one of the United States' National Institutes of Health.
• Eye Slide Presentations from the Lions Eye Institute
  Slideshows on various pathologies. Albany Medical Center.
• EyeRounds Online Atlas of Ophthalmology at Iowa
  A database of images.
• Eyeweb.org Atlas
  A searchable collection of images with short comments of various eye diseases. Department of Ophthalmology, American University of Beirut.
• Interactive Examination of the Fundus Diabeticus (Switz)
  Students locate pathology on the retina. Clickable screens with immediate feedback are provided. In English and German. By Christof Daetwyler, University of Bern, Switzerland.
• Ophthalmic Pathology Altas Web Site at University of Oklahoma
  Clinical and pathological slides along with accompanying text. It serves as a supporting photo atlas of ophthalmic histopathology. Sponsored by the University of Oklahoma Department of Ophthalmology at Dean A. McGee Eye Institute.
• Ophthalmic Pathology Archive at Utah
  Photographs and text descriptions regarding the pathology of ocular conditions. John A. Moran Eye Center.
• Ophthalmology Case Stories from Umea Univ
  Case images and answers.
• The Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library
  NOVEL is a digital library of multimedia, slides, video, audio and animations with a special focus on the optic disc.
• Visual Field Simulations of Diseases from OLERF
  Photographs that demonstrate how vision loss is experienced by those with certain eye diseases. Ohio LIONS Eye Research Foundation.
• EyeAtlas - The Online Atlas of Ophthalmology
  A large collection of images of normal and abnormal eyes, various eye diseases, and ophthalmic procedures. Free access and downloading. Oculisti OnLine.
• EyeCancer Network Text and Atlas
  Text descriptions and images of common pathologies. Paul T. Finger, MD.
• Ocular Photo Gallery
  Photos of retinal disorders such as age related macular degeneration, central serous retinopathy, and diabetic retinopathy.
• Ophthalmology Image Gallery
  A large collection of photographs, diagrams, and graphics of the eye, examples of eye disorders and visual information about the treatment of glaucoma. Pharmacia, Inc.
• Patho.org Ophthalmo Web
  Search access to a large collection of images of orbital and eye lesions. Searchable. Marc Putterman, MD. Department of Pathology, Necker Hospital, Paris.
• University of Pisa Ocular Images
  Ocular images of normal eye and selected eye diseases. Dr. Umberto Benelli, Institute of Ophthalmology, University of Pisa.
• Common Clinical Cases in Ophthalmology
  Images and descriptive text regarding frequently encountered pathologic conditions in ophthalmology.
• Eye Images at Wake Forest University
  Ophthalmic photographs and eye pathology images presented by Marshall E. Tyler, CRA, FOPS. Department of Ophthalmology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine .
• EyeWorld Multi-Media Theatre
  Presents a large collection of ophthalmology-related images. American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery .

CME

• CMEList Online CME Sites - Ophthalmology
  A searchable, well-annotated, and constantly-updated directory of web links to online CME opportunities. The directory entries include credit hours, sponsors, cost, lecture format, target audience, and accrediting organization. Bernard Sklar, MD, MS.
• Pragmaton Office of Medical Education (POME)
  Educational materials sponsored by Various pharmaceutical companies that award free CME credit: "Age-Related Macular Degeneration", etc.
• Congress Resource Centre Ophthalmology from Doctor's Guide
  A large collection of medical conferences, meetings, and courses. Includes an extensive city guide. Allows searching by keywords or browsing by specialty, date, and location. Doctor's Guide .
• Digital Journal of Ophthalmology CME
  $ A collection of original articles, grand rounds, and knowledge reviews with tests and quizzes. Registration required for CME credit. Fee transactions. Harvard Medical School.
• ImproMED CME
  Free slideshows on glaucoma clinical trials and studies directed to ophthalmologists.

Patient Education

• Digital Journal of Ophthalmology
  Information on eye disorders such as dry eyes, cataracts, cataract surgery, iritis, glaucoma, retinopathy, etc. Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.
• Eye Conditions, Disorders and Treatments at COS
  Patient education documents from the Canadian Ophthalmological Society.
• EyeMDLink.com
  Disease and procedure reviews directed to the eye care consumer, written and prepared by board-certified ophthalmologists.
• Medem Eye Health
  Patient education handouts and fact sheets about the eye, eye conditions and diseases, vision problems, and eye safety. Medem is a collaboration of the American Medical Association and affiliated specialty societies. Medem.com.
• New York Online Access to Health - The Eye
  A large directory of links to eye and eye disease related web resources. Sponsored by the Metropolitan New York Library Council.
• St. Luke's Eye Diseases and Disorders
  An interactive encyclopedia of various eye diseases and disorders. Includes short descriptions of common eye conditions with images, news, eye anatomy pages, CME and conferences, Find a Doctor section, links to related web resources. Searchable. St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute .
• Eye Cancer Network
  An educational web site that offers fact sheets, images, publications, and FAQs on diagnosis and treatment of ocular tumors and orbital diseases. Edited by Paul T. Finger, M.D., Sponsored by The Eye Care Foundation.
• NANOS Patient Information
  Includes collection of brochures on selected eye diseases, such as optic neuritis, thyroid eye disease, pituitary tumor, and myasthenia gravis. North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society.
• National Eye Institute Publications
  The NEI offers illustrated free brochures and fact sheets on vision, eye care, and eye diseases. The National Eye Institute is one of the National Institutes of Health.
• ASCRS Eye Care Info
  Educational information for eye care patients; includes a glossary, and an overview of cataracts, and fundamentals of refractive eye surgery. American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery .
• Eye Conditions/Procedures from Ohio Ophthalmological Society
  Offers symptoms and treatment options for selected eye conditions, and basic procedural information on LASIK. Ohio Ophthalmological Society.
• Eyesite.ca Public Information from Canadian Ophthalmolgical Society
  Patient education fact sheets on various eye conditions, disorders, treatments, and useful eye facts. In English and French. Canadian Ophthalmological Society.

Directories

• ASCRS Ophthalmology Links
  An extensive list of links to ophthalmology related web resources. American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery .
• Multimedia Medical Reference Library - Ophthalmology
  A directory of links to medical information for health care consumers and medical professionals. Jonathan Tward.
• MedWeb Ophthalmology/Optometry International Resources Directory
  A large collection of weblinks to institutes, academic departments, hospitals, organizations, companies, electronic publications, medical illustrations, news, etc. Emory University Health Sciences Center Library.
• Karolinska Disease Resources Directory - Eye Diseases
  A systematic disease classification of Internet resources for laymen, healthcare professionals and scientists. Presented by a medical librarian team at Sweden's Karolinska Institute.

Educational Materials

• American Academy of Ophthalmology Education
  REG AAO's online clinical education includes guidelines and statements. Free registration.
• Eye Motion Pathology Simulator from UC Davis
  An online eye motion simulator that can be configured by users to turnoff any combination of the six muscles and three cranial nerves in each eye to simulate pathological eye motion. Requires the Macromedia Shockwave plug-in. University of California at Davis.
• Undergraduate Medical Teaching Resources in Ophthalmology at McGill
  An ophthalmology residents manual, ophthalmology case presentations, study modules, and a video library. Faculty of Medicine, McGill University.
• Undergraduate Medical Teaching Resources in Ophthalmology at Melbourne
  Teaching files and links for clinical teaching in clinical ophthalmology directed to medical students. Melbourne University\s Department of Ophthalmology.
• Abstracts of the Annual Meeting of the ARVO
  Online abstracts of scientific papers presented at the society's annual meetings, 2001-2002. Print abstracts are published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology.
• Abstracts of the Annual Meetings of the AAO
  Online abstracts of scientific papers presented at the society's annual meetings, 1999-2001. American Academy of Ophthalmology. Searchable.
• Ophthalmology Teaching Website at Toronto
  Teaching materials that educate medical students about ocular anatomy, physiology, and pathology, the signs and symptoms of eye disease. Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.
• The Strabismus Minute from Orbis
  A series of lectures that cover strabismus and related pediatric ophthalmology issues intended for use of opthalmologists, students, and for patient education. Eugene M. Holvoston, Editor.
• Visual Pathways Flash Animations
  Graphic, narrated, highly developed description of the pathways of vision. Sumanas Inc.
• National Eye Institute Clinical Studies
  A database of ongoing and completed clinical trials that focus on eye disease treatments, epidemiology, and natural history. Includes description of the study, study results, and information for patients.
• Overview of Major Discoveries in Ophthalmology
  Includes images. photographs, and history of macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentation, glaucoma, corneal dystrophies, retinal detachments, etc. Molecular Ophthalmology Laboratory, University of Iowa.
• The Retina Source.com
  Illustrated feature articles on retina pathology, an archive of retina related news articles, anatomy insights. Presented by Luke's Retina Institute - a comprehensive eye care facility.
• GMET On-line
  REG Provides ophthalmology related teaching and learning materials, such as ocular motility disorders multimedia, and case studies with images and text. Teaching resources developed by ophthalmologists from the Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast, Ireland. Free registration. Global Medical Education and Training (GMET).
• Eye, ENT, and Skin Lectures at Royal Victorian
  Clinicial school lectures in PDF format at the Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital.
• National Eye Institute Clinical Studies Database
  Information on major completed and ongoing clinical research supported by the NEI since 1970 including clinical trials, epidemiology and natural history studies, and health services research.
• The Funduscopic Examination
  Presents a description of the examination with a discussion of the appreciation of optic atrophy, optic disc anomalies and tumors. Authored by B.T. Troost, MD and published in Neurology Grand Rounds in 1998. Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

Classifieds

• AAO Professional choices
  REG A listing of open positions for ophthalmologists and ophthalmic staff, practices for sale, online consulting network. Provides access to regularly updated employment listings searchable by state and subspecialty. Password required. Restricted registration or content areas. American Academy of Opthalmology.

Forums

• NANOSNET-Neuro-Ophthalmology Internet Mail Group
  An unmoderated discussion group for clinical practitioners. Searchable archives. To subscribe, send mail to:listserv@nanos.neuro.som.jhmi.edu.
• OPHTHAL-Internet Ophthalmology
  A moderated discussion list for ophthalmologists focusing on clinical decision making and presentations of unknowns. List owner: Ray Magauran, oopraym@ubvms.cc.buffalo.edu.
• Glaucoma Mailing List
  A mailing list for glaucoma patients and medical professionals to provide support and open discussion. To subscribe, send email to: glaucoma-subscribe@egroups.com Yahoo.
• Ped-Ophth from AAPOS
  A professional discussion forum related to pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus, etc. Restricted and moderated. To subscribe send email to: dgranet@ucsd.edu