Ebooks

Our collection of ebooks can be read online, or downloaded to read off line. All you need is an OpenAthens password, which can be requested by emailing library@college-optometrists.org.

Clinical anatomy of the visual system (Remington, 2005) 
Science Direct
Describes the embryology, anatomy, histology, blood supply and innervation of the globe and ocular adnexa, as well as the visual and pupillary pathways.illustrations complement the text and provide clinical information on diseases and disorders that represent departures from normal clinical anatomy.

The eye, 4th ed (Forrester et al 2015)
Science Direct 
The basic science of the eye from anatomy and physiology to the latest developments in genetics and genomics. Suitable for both optometry students and those in practice.

Handbook of nutrition, diet and the eye (Preedy, 2014)
Science Direct
The first comprehensive book on the eye and vision in relation to diet and nutrition. Coverage includes overviews of eye diseases and vision loss, age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, and ageing. The book also covers many micronutrients and macronutrients.

The neurology of eye movements (Leigh et al 2015)
Oxford University Press
A synthesis of the control of gaze, interpreting the effects of disease, the clinical examination of eye movements and methods for measuring eye movements.

Binocular vision (Evans, 2005. Eye Essentials series)
Science Direct
A user-friendly and rapid-reference book designed to address core practical skills.

Clinical management of binocular vision, 4th ed (Scheiman & Wick)
Ebook Central
Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of the most prevalent vision disorders, including background information, symptoms, case analysis and management options.

Pickwell's binocular vision anomalies (Evans, 2007) 5th ed.
Science Direct
With the emphasis on practical investigation and treatment, rather than theory, this book includes sections on: the general investigation of binocular anomalies; heterophoria; strabismus; incomitant deviations. Appendices cover clinical worksheets and diagnostic algorithms for common conditions, test norms and a guide for various examinations.

Contact lens manual (Gasson)
Ebook Central
A practical guide to fitting all lens types, and features new developments in lens types, care regimes, and current practices.

Clinical manual of contact lenses, 3rd and 4th editions (Bennett and Henry, 2009 and 2014)
OvidSP
Thoroughly revised and updated, this manual is a complete, current, and convenient "how-to" guide to fitting, evaluating, and troubleshooting contact lenses, particularly specialty contact lens designs. Coverage includes new information on silicone hydrogels, disposable lenses, and new lens designs, materials, and care systems, as well as significant updates on clinical topics such as orthokeratology and bifocals.

Contact lens practice, 3rd ed (Efron, 2017)
Science Direct
This thoroughly revised and updated third edition of Contact Lens Practice provides a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of the scientific foundation and clinical applications of contact lens fitting.

Rigid gas permeable lens fitting (Franklin, 2007. Eye Essentials series)
A user-friendly and rapid-reference book designed to address core practical skills.

Soft lens fitting (Franklin, 2007. Eye Essentials series)
A user-friendly and rapid-reference book designed to address core practical skills.

Manual of eye emergencies, 2nd ed (Webb, 2004)
Science Direct
Provides full-colour illustrations and decision making pathways to aid diagnosis; offers a step by step approach including clinical pearls and practical advice; essential charts and tables and suggestions for answering patient's questions.

Atlas of retinal OCT: optical coherence tomography (Goldman et al)
Science Direct
Provides guidance in this rapidly evolving area with high-quality, oversized images that show precise detail in order to assist with accurate clinical decision making.

Handbook of retinal OCT: optical coherence tomography (Duker et al)
Ebook Central
A disease-based handbook, focusing on images, accompanied by an outline of the clinical features, OCT diagnosis, ancillary testing and treatment of each disease.

Optical coherence tomography: a clinical and technical update (Bernardes)
Ebook Central
Part 1 provides viewpoints on the impact that OCT has made on imaging the human retina. In Part 2, experts discuss the technique and describe new and developing applications.

Optical coherence tomography in age-related macular degeneration (Coscas) 
Ebook Central
Explains the respective value of a variety of fundus imaging methods. The information provided by OCT is presented logically by comparison with plain films, autofluorescence, fluorescein angiography, or indocyanine green angiography.

Optical coherence tomography in glaucoma: A practical guide (Akman et al, 2018) 
Ebook Central
This book focuses on the practical aspects of OCT in glaucoma diagnostics offering important theoretical information along with many original cases.

Optical coherence tomography of ocular diseases (Schuman)
Ebook Central
Illustrates the appearance of the eye in health and disease, and how the appearance of diseases are indicated by OCT, and the more familiar fundoscopic and fluorescein angiography.

Primary eye examination: a comprehensive guide to diagnosis (Lee)
Ebook Central
A comprehensive, in-depth, and up-to-date resource on eye examination.

Routine eye examination (Franklin & Harvey, 2005. Eye Essentials series)
A user-friendly and rapid-reference book designed to address core practical skills.

Anterior eye disease and therapeutics A-Z (Bruce)
Ebook Central
Covers the most commonly encountered diseases of the anterior eye, in A-Z format.

Case reviews in ophthalmology 2nd ed (Friedman & Kaiser)
Science Direct
More than 140 cases are presented, covering optics/refraction; neuro-ophthalmology/orbit; pediatrics/strabismus; external disease/adnexa; anterior segment; and posterior segment. Large photos highlight each case. 

Clinical ophthalmology: a synopsis (Kanski & Bowling) 
Ebook Central
A summary of 'Clinical ophthalmology: a systematic approach', but including additional material and different illustrations.

Color atlas & synopsis of clinical ophthalmology: Cornea, 3rd ed (Rapuano, 2019)
OvidSP
Divided into sections which cover the clinical features of the important cornea and external eye diseases, diagnostic tests, differential diagnoses, and treatment.

Color atlas & synopsis of clinical ophthalmology: Retina, 3rd ed (Mitchell & Allen, 2019)
OvidSP
Covers important clinical signs, associated clinical signs, differential diagnosis, diagnostic evaluation, and prognosis and management of hundreds of vitreoretinal conditions. Includes over 300 colour images and over 100 black and white images.

Current management of diabetic retinopathy (Baumal & Duker)
Science Direct
Concise, highly illustrated coverage includes summaries of the latest evidence and expert guidance on the rationale for each therapeutic option.

Kanski's clinical ophthalmology: a systematic approach 8th ed (Bowling)
Ebook Central

Dry eye : a practical approach (Chan)
Ebook Central
A practical guide containing the core knowledge necessary to diagnose, classify, grade and manage dry eye disease effectively and efficiently.

The eye in systemic disease 2nd ed (Kanski & Thomas)
Ebook Central
Covers the ophthalmic consequences of conditions originating in other parts of the body, including the endocrine, circulatory, pulmonary and gastrointestinal systems, and neuro-ophthalmological disorders.

Ocular disease: mechanisms and management (Levin & Albert, 2010)
Science Direct
A companion volume to Adler’s physiology of the eye, which provides the reader with a better and more practical understanding of the science behind eye disease and its relation to treatment.

Ocular surface disease (Holland)
Science Direct
Current research, management strategies, classification systems and treatment paradigms for ocular surface diseases.

Ophthalmology in focus 2nd ed (Kanski & Bowling)
Ebook Central
A collection of clinical photographs in colour, with concise text summarising each case. There are also picture test assessments with questions and answers, useful in exam preparation.

Oxford handbook of ophthalmology, 3rd ed (Denniston)
Ebook Central
Concise, systematic guide to all aspects of diagnosis, assessment, and ongoing management of ophthalmic diseases and conditions.

Vitreoretinal disorders (Yiu)
Ebook Central
Discusses the newest trends, concepts, and advancements in the management of vitreo-retinal conditions.

Wills eye manual, 5th, 6th, and 7th editions (Gerstenblith and Rabinowitz, 2008, 2012, and 2017)
OvidSP
A quick-reference guide for all clinicians who treat eye disorders. Each disorder is covered in concise outline format: symptoms, signs, work-up, treatment, and follow-up. The Seventh Edition includes the results of major clinical trials since the last edition. Changing trends in the workup, categorization, and treatment of various ophthalmic specialties including trauma, oculoplastics, cornea, pediatrics, neuro-ophthalmology, uveitis, and retinal disease are reflected in this current edition.

Becker-Shaffer's diagnosis & therapy of glaucoma, 8th ed (Drake, 2009)
Science Direct
Covers: clinical examination of the eye; clinical entities of glaucoma; medical treatment; laser therapy; surgical principles and procedures.

Clinical glaucoma care (Samples)
Ebook Central
Glaucoma diagnosis and management; risk factors; therapies, medication and surgery.

Color atlas & synopsis of clinical ophthalmology: Glaucoma, 3rd ed (Rhee, 2019) 
OvidSP
The third edition of this text includes new material encompassing the evolving techniques and technologies of the surgical management of glaucoma, updated content to reflect new treatment paradigms, and updated images throughout. 

Glaucoma (Shaarawy et al)
Ebook Central
A comprehensive resource containing expert guidance for the timely and effective diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. New approaches are explored by a variety of contributers in this user friendly reference guide which has been updated with enhanced images, more spotlights and new videos.

Glaucoma identification & co-management (Edgar & Rudnicka, 2007)
Science Direct
Aims to provide the background knowledge needed by optometrists involved in co-management and shared care of primary open-angle glaucoma. The book provides detailed methods of clinical examination techniques and their interpretation, together with a detailed description of the histopathology, physiology and visual functional changes in glaucoma.

The glaucomas- Volume II - open angle glaucoma and angle closure glaucoma (Sampaolesi et al)
Ebook Central
All aspects of diagnosis are carefully examined, surgical indications and techniques are explained, and the role of medical treatment is evaluated.

Shields textbook of glaucoma, 6th ed. (Allingham, 2011)
OvidSP
A clinically focused and practical textbook for general ophthalmologists treating patients with glaucoma. Five new or reconfigured chapters examine new technologies for intraocular pressure assessment and current diagnostic technologies.

Low vision manual (Jackson, 2007)
Science Direct
A comprehensive guide and reference source exploring the fields of disease detection and management; primary and secondary optometric care; low vision optics and prescribing; and counselling and rehabilitation.

Clinical procedures in primary eye care (Elliott)
Ebook Central
A step by step approach to performing each procedure correctly. This latest edition is in full colour with an enhanced focus on evidence-based care.

Primary eye examination: a comprehensive guide to diagnosis (Lee)
Ebook Central
A comprehensive, in-depth, and up-to-date resource on eye examination.

Spectacle lenses (Fowler)
Science Direct
Provides an introduction to the theory of how spectacle lenses are made and how they work in correcting vision. Discusses different lens forms, the measurement of lens power, aberrations, bifocal, trifocal and varifocal, tinted and treated lenses.

System for ophthalmic dispensing (Brooks and Borish, 2007)
Science Direct
Provides a step by step system for properly fitting and adjusting eyewear, covering every aspect from basic terminology to frame selection to eyewear fitting, adjusting, and repairing.

Dictionary of optometry and visual science (Millodot) 
Ebook Central
Definitions, tables, illustrations, practical clinical advice and foundation information on essential areas such as basic sciences, optics and refraction.

Evidence-based eyecare, 2nd ed. (Kertes & Johnson 2014)
OvidSP
Summarises the major clinical trials in ophthalmology, with helpful chapters describing clinical research methodologies, interpretation and critical appraisal.

Sports vision (Erickson, 2007) 
Science Direct
Explores a wide range of sports vision services, from basic eye care services to visual performance enhancement training.

BNF 76 (British National Formulary) September 2018 - March 2019 (BMA & RPA)
Ebook Central
Compiled with the advice of clinical experts and continually updated to reflect the latest evidence from credible sources worldwide, the new edition of the British National Formulary 76 (BNF) provides up-to-date guidance on prescribing, dispensing, and administering medicines.

BNF for children (BNFC) 2018-2019 (BMA & RPA)
Ebook Central
The BNF for Children (BNFC) 2018-2019 provides essential practical information to all healthcare professionals involved in the prescribing, dispensing, monitoring and administration of medicines to children.

Clinical ocular pharmacology, 5th ed (Bartlett, 2008)
Science Direct
Focuses on the practical uses of drugs in primary eye care. Also covers ocular toxicology, focusing on drug interactions, ocular effects of systemic drugs, and life-threatening systemic emergencies.

Ocular therapeutics handbook: a clinical manual, 3rd ed. (Onofrey et al, 2011)
OvidSP
Provides succinct, rapid access information for most common ocular problems encountered in a primary care setting. The chapters have been developed to serve as a snapshot, presenting the clinician with the most relevant information regarding the pathophysiology and etiology of diseases, patient demographics, signs and symptoms, lab tests, and recommended approaches to treatment.

Pharmacologic therapy of ocular disease (Whitcup & Azar, 2017)
Ebook Central
There have been major advancements in the pharmacologic treatment of eye diseases over the past decade. Not only are there better treatments for diseases where treatments existed, we now have effective therapy for previously untreatable and blinding eye disorders. This volume covers the pharmacologic treatment of eye diseases from the front of the eye including eyelids, conjunctiva and cornea all the way back to the retina and optic nerve.

Visual fields (Cubbidge, 2005. Eye Essentials series)
A user-friendly and rapid-reference book designed to address core practical skills.

The visual fields via the visual pathway 2nd ed (Rowe)
Ebook Central
Covers anatomy, pathology and signs and symptoms, plus visual field defects associated with specific parts of the visual pathway. Also the basic theory of visual field assessment, perimetry and differential diagnosis