Clinical Resources by Topic: Ophthalmology

Cataract Clinical Resources

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• Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 16th Ed.-2005: Table of contents - Lister Hill Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 25. Disorders of the Eye: Table of contents
    • The Human Visual System: Access document
    • Clinical Assessment of Visual Function: Access document
    • Chronic Visual Loss: Access document
    • Further Reading: Access document

• Yanoff: Ophthalmology 2nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lister Hill Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Section 1 - Basic Science of the Lens: Access document
    • Chapter 28 - Anatomy: Access document
    • Chapter 29 - Physiology: Access document
    • Chapter 30 - Biophysics: Access document
    • Chapter 31 - Biochemistry: Access document
    • Chapter 32 - Evolution and Molecular Biology: Access document
    • Chapter 33 - Age Changes: Access document
    • Chapter 34 - Secondary Cataract: Access document
  • Section 2 - Cataract: Access document
    • Chapter 35 - Pathophysiology and Epidemiology of Cataract: Access document
    • Chapter 36 - Cataract Formation Mechanisms: Access document
    • Chapter 37 - Morphology and Visual Effects of Lens Opacities of Cataract: Access document
  • Section 3 - Lens Replacement: Access document
    • Chapter 38 - Optics of Aphakia and Pseudophakia: Access document
    • Chapter 39 - Measurements: Access document
    • Chapter 40 - Evolution of Intraocular Lens Implantation: Access document
    • Chapter 41 - Corneal Topography in Cataract Surgery: Access document
  • Section 4 - Lens Surgery: Access document
    • Chapter 42 - Indications for Lens Surgery and Different Techniques: Access document
    • Chapter 43 - Patient Work-up for Cataract Surgery: Access document
    • Chapter 44 - The Pharmacotherapy of Cataract Surgery: Access document
    • Chapter 45 - Anesthesia for Cataract Surgery: Access document
    • Chapter 46 - The Mechanical and Hydrodynamic Aspects of Phacoemulsification: Access document
    • Chapter 47 - Small Incision Cataract Surgery: Access document
    • Chapter 48 - Manual Cataract Extraction: Access document
    • Chapter 49 - Combined Procedures: Access document
    • Chapter 50 - Cataract Surgery in Complicated Eyes: Access document
    • Chapter 51 - Management of Eyes after Small Incision Phacoemulsification and Lens Implantation: Access document
    • Chapter 52 - Pediatric Cataract Surgery: Access document
  • Section 5 - Complications and Outcomes: Access document
    • Chapter 53 - Complications of Cataract Surgery: Access document
    • Chapter 54 - Outcomes of Cataract Surgery: Access document
  • Part 3 - Refractive Surgery: Access document
    • Chapter 27 - Refractive Aspects of Cataract Surgery: Access document
• Ferri: Ferri's Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment-2006 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lister Hill Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Section I - Diseases and Disorders: Access document
    • Cataracts: Access document
• Goldman: Cecil Textbook of Medicine 22nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lister Hill Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part XXVI - Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases: Access document
    • Chapter 465 - Diseases of the Visual System: Access document
      • Ophthalmic Disorders Usually Not Associated with Systemic Disease: Access document
      • Suggested Readings: Access document
• Rakel: Textbook of Family Practice 6th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lister Hill Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 48 - Ophthalmology: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Ophthalmic Conditions in Adults: Access document
    • References: Access document
• Other MD Consult Reference Books: Table of contents - Lister Hill Library subscription ( INFO )
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• The Merck Manual 17th Ed.-1999: Table of contents
  • Chapter 97: Cataract: Table of contents
    • General: Access document
• Family Practice Handbook 4th Ed.-2001: Table of contents
  • Chapter 19: Ophthalmology: Table of contents
    • Cornea and Lens: Access document
• Ophthalmology (eMedicine): Table of contents
  • Cataract, Congenital: Access document
  • Cataract, Senile: Access document
  • Cataract, Traumatic: Access document
  • Intraocular Lens Dislocation: Access document
  • Retinal Detachment, Postoperative: Access document
  • Phacoanaphylaxis: Access document

Pediatrics Resources   See also General Pediatrics Resources

• Yanoff: Ophthalmology 2nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lister Hill Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Section 4 - Lens Surgery: Access document
    • Chapter 52 - Pediatric Cataract Surgery: Access document
• Behrman: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 17th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lister Hill Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part 28 - Disorders of the Eye
    • Chapter 619 - Abnormalities of the Lens: Access document
• Rakel: Textbook of Family Practice 6th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lister Hill Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 48 - Ophthalmology: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Pediatric Ophthalmology: Access document
    • References: Access document

Geriatrics Resources   See also General Geriatrics Resources

• Duthie: Practice of Geriatrics 3rd Ed.-1998 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lister Hill Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 42 - Ophthalmologic Disorders: Access document
• Yanoff: Ophthalmology 2nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lister Hill Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Section 1 - Basic Science of the Lens: Access document
    • Chapter 33 - Age Changes: Access document
• Merck Manual of Geriatrics: Table of contents
  • Chapter 127. Ocular Disorders: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Cataract: Access document
      • Symptoms, Signs, and Diagnosis: Access document
      • Treatment: Access document
• Geriatrics Resource Guide (Northwestern Univ): Table of contents
  • Geriatric Aphorisms: Access document
  • Ophthalmology: Access document

Pathology Resources

• Yanoff: Ophthalmology 2nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lister Hill Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Section 2 - Cataract: Access document
    • Chapter 35 - Pathophysiology and Epidemiology of Cataract: Access document
    • Chapter 36 - Cataract Formation Mechanisms: Access document
    • Chapter 37 - Morphology and Visual Effects of Lens Opacities of Cataract: Access document
• Kumar: Robbins and Cotran: Pathologic Basis of Disease 7th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lister Hill Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 29 - The Eye: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Anterior Segment: Access document
    • References: Access document

Alternative/Complementary Medicine Resources

• Rakel: Integrative Medicine 1st Ed.-2003 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lister Hill Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 75 - Preventing Cataracts: Access document
    • Etiology: Access document
    • Screening: Access document
    • Risk Factors: Access document
    • Integrative Approach to Prevention: Access document
    • Prevention Prescription: Access document
    • References: Access document
    • Suggested Reading: Access document
• American Academy of Ophthalmology: Homepage
  • Education Resource Center: Table of contents
    • Complementary Therapy Assessments: List of documents
      • Antioxidant Vitamin and Mineral Supplements and Cataract Prevention and Progression: Access document (PDF)

Clinical Guidelines

• American Academy of Ophthalmology: Homepage
  • Education Resource Center: Table of contents
    • Preferred Practice Patterns: List of documents
      • Cataract in the Adult Eye: Access document (PDF)
    • Summary Recommendations: List of documents
      • Impact of Cataract Surgery on Motor Vehicle Crash Involvement by Older Adults: Access document
      • Summary Recommendations for Cataract Surgery: Access document
    • Complementary Therapy Assessments: List of documents
      • Antioxidant Vitamin and Mineral Supplements and Cataract Prevention and Progression: Access document (PDF)
• National Guideline Clearinghouse: MeSH browse | Detailed search
  • Cataract (Keyword search): List of documents

Clinical Trials

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Homepage
  • Eye Diseases Trials: Table of contents
    • Cataract: List of documents
• 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
    • Cataract (Keyword search): List of documents
• MD Consult: Homepage - Lister Hill Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Today in Medicine: Table of content (scroll down to Ophthalmology)

Miscellaneous Cataract 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:Diseases and Conditions:Cataract
  Additional Cataract resources (These sites have not been reviewed.)
• YAHOO - Health:Medicine:Ophthalmology
  Additional Ophthalmology resources (These sites have not been reviewed.)