This guide is a starting point for locating Eye Care Assistant and Ophthalmic Technician (Ophthalmology) books, videos, journal articles, images and credible websites.
The menu on the right will help you research, locate, evaluate and cite resources in APA style.
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Subject Searching
| diagnostic techniques, ophthalmological | eye - anatomy |
| eye diseases | eye - physiology |
| ophthalmic assistants | ophthalmology |
| visual fields |
Call Number Ranges
Use these call number ranges to browse the Library's physical collection.
Also look for e-books and streaming media.
| RE 1-994 | Ophthalmology |
| RE 72.5 | Ophthalmic Assistant |
| QP 475 | Eye Physiology |
Reference Sources
Reference materials are well indexed, up-to-date, concise, and highly credible. They provide overviews, definitions, specific information (such as causes & symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, prognosis, etc) or addresses. Types of reference books include: directories, dictionaries and encyclopedias, basic health books (describing diseases and conditions), and drug resources.
Electronic Reference
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Gale eBooks
Gale eBooks is a collection of online reference books on a variety of topics including business, history, literature, health & medicine, social science, technology, and more. The inclusion of key word definitions within its concise encyclopedia entries makes this database the perfect starting point for professional and personal research.
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MedlinePlus Consumer Health
MedlinePlus is the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) consumer health web portal. It contains reputable information on health topics, medical tests, drugs and supplements, genetics, the latest medical news, and more in a variety of reading levels and languages, including Spanish. Its medical encyclopedia contains images and videos. It can be linked to EHRs (Electronic Health Records) and should be the first stop when seeking health information on the internet.
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Medscape ReferenceAn online clinical reference providing in-depth drug & disease information and tools to support clinical decision making. Content is designed for practicing medical professionals and includes diagnostic medical images. Free Registration to MedScape is required. To go straight to an entry in this resource, try Googling the word emedicine and your disease/condition (i.e. emedicine pneumonia)
- Consumer version: Eye Disorders (A-Z index)
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Merriam-Webster Online Medical DictionaryA medical dictionary that includes audio pronunciations
Physical Reference
Conn's Current Therapy REF RM101 .C87
Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment REF RC71 .A14
Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary REF R 121.D73 (Ready Reference--located at our reference desks)
Goldman's Cecil Medicine REF RC46 .C423
Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine REF RC46 .H333
Recommended Titles
Eye Pathology: An Atlas and Text
Here's a perfect introduction to basic eye pathology. Key Features: Identify ocular diseases and disorders with the aid of more than 750 high-quality color illustrations.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Exam Review Manual
The best-selling exam preparation manual
Certified Ophthalmic Technician Exam Review Manual
Contains the essential materials you need for certification as an ophthalmic technician. It is ideal for both individual and group study.
Ophthalmic Dictionary and Vocabulary Builder for Eye Care Professionals
Ophthalmic Dictionary and Vocabulary Builder is a desk-size reference for ophthalmic words.
The Wills Eye Manual
Provides authoritative guidance on treating ocular disorders in an office, emergency room, or hospital setting.
Adler's Physiology of the Eye
Connects basic science and clinical aspects in a user-friendly, highly visual format--ideal for study, review, and exam preparation. It captures the latest molecular, genetic, and biochemical discoveries and offers unparalleled knowledge and insight into the physiology of the eye and its structures.
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