Basic Ophthalmology Resources for Medical Students

Basic Ophthalmology

To help medical students continue their ophthalmic studies during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Academy is providing this three-chapter excerpt from Basic Ophthalmology, a key text for primary care residents and physicians. To purchase the full print or eBook, visit the Academy Store.

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Basic Ophthalmology Lectures

This series of videos for medical students presents lectures based on the Academy’s Basic Ophthalmology textbook, an ideal complement to the medical student curriculum. Topics covered in the videos include eye anatomy, examination techniques, and common eye conditions, from the perspective of a primary care provider or a future ophthalmologist early in their career.

Chapter 1: The Eye Examination

AUG 22, 2023 By Pavlina Kemp, MD

Chapter 2: Acute Vision Loss

AUG 22, 2023 By Pavlina Kemp, MD

Chapter 3: Chronic Vision Loss

AUG 22, 2023 By Pavlina Kemp, MD

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Basic Ophthalmology Anki Decks

Designed for medical students, the Basic Ophthalmology Anki Decks were contributed by the University of Iowa. The decks were authored by Amanda Chang and Paige Noble, under the supervision of Dr. Pavlina Kemp. The series contains over 300 flashcards, categorized by Basic Ophthalmology chapter. 

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