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OphthaSIC Library

The gold standard books, apps, and lectures for your ophthalmology journey.

Level 1

Introductory Books

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OphthoBook

Dr. Timothy Root

The gold standard for beginners. Cartoons & simple language.

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Basic Ophthalmology

AAO

Perfect for medical students wanting clinical relevance.

Level 2

Clinical Reference

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Kanski’s Clinical Ophthalmology

John F. Salmon

Classic text with excellent illustrations.

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Review of Ophthalmology

Friedman et al.

High-yield review, straightforward & well-illustrated.

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Practical Emergency Ophthalmology Handbook

Amy-lee Shirodkar, Gwyn Samuel Williams

Level 3

Advanced & Residency

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Wills Eye Manual

Pocket Guide

Essential for on-call diagnostics and management.

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BCSC Series

AAO

Definitive multi-volume series for residency training.

AudioVisual Learning

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TimRoot Lectures

Humorous videos simplifying optics & retinoscopy. “The Exploding Eye.”

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Eye for Ears

Audio-based “Flashcard” style learning. Perfect for commuting.

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NODAL

High-yield neuro-ophthalmology with visual mnemonics.

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Eye Tube

Extensive archive of HD surgical cases and expert commentary.

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Apps & Websites

EyeRounds

Univ. of Iowa

Archive of Grand Rounds, clinical photos & surgical atlas.

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Eye Handbook

App Store

Calculators, visual acuity tools, coding refs, and atlas.

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AAO Education

Official App

Clinical content, EyeWiki articles, news, and quizzes.

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EyeWiki®

Encyclopedia

Peer-reviewed articles on disease management & pathology.

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Simulators & Surgical Trainers

Strabismus Sim

AAO Interactive

Master EOM palsies and deviations by adjusting muscle strengths in a virtual patient.

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Retinoscopy Sim

Refraction Basics

Practice “with” and “against” motion and neutralizing streaks before doing it in the darkroom.

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Cataract Master

Surgical Logic

Interactive phacoemulsification simulator focused on decision-making and complication management.

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AAO VR

Virtual Reality

Immersive 3D environments for detecting and treating retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).

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Touch Surgery

Cognitive Sim

Step-by-step interactive surgical guides for procedures like Cataract and trabeculectomy.

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OphthaSIC Original Lectures

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Inside Ophthalmology

Introductory deep dive covering the basics.

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Rotation Survival Guide

How to ace your rotations and impress attendees.

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Research Ideas

How to generate research ideas & where to publish.

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