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  • The Wills Eye Manual, 8th Edition, offers authoritative guidance on the treatment of ocular disorders in a variety of settings.

    This comprehensive, high-yield reference text provides highly illustrated information on more than 200 ophthalmic conditions along with proven clinical recommendations from initial diagnosis through extended treatment. The consistent, bulleted outline format makes it ideal for portability and quick reference.


    The Wills Eye Manual, 8th Edition, is available as a free benefit to Academy members. 

    Access online or download on your mobile device with the AAO eBooks app, available from the App Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android).

    • Current, illustrated information on more than 200 ophthalmic conditions in a handy, portable manual, along with extensive multimedia content.
    • Easily accessible clinical recommendations for evaluation, diagnosis, management, and treatment.
    • Updates on the latest major clinical trials in ophthalmology, with added photos, and illustrations.
    • Videos depicting a wide range of procedures with step-by-step narration, selected to complement key techniques.
    • Written and edited by the residents and attending ophthalmologists at one of the busiest and largest eye hospitals in the country.

    Access The Wills Eye Manual, 8th Edition  

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    • Download the AAO eBooks app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
    • Log in to the app with your existing Academy username and password.
    • The Wills Eye Manual, 8th Edition, will appear on your bookshelf under the "Other" Category
    • Tap on the cover image to download.