General Ophthalmology Clinical Resources

Clinical Resources by Topic: Ophthalmology

General Ophthalmology Clinical Resources

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General Ophthalmology Patient/Family Resources

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

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

Pediatrics Resources See also General Pediatrics Resources

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

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

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
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

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.)