Ophthalmology Books Page

Every resident and general ophthalmologist needs a "bible"—a comprehensive text that covers the field from cornea to retina. Here are the top three workshorse volumes.

  • Color Atlas of Cosmetic Oculofacial Surgery – By Robert A. Goldberg
  • | Book | Focus | Format | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach (Kanski – now Bowling) | Pattern recognition. | Large format, high-res photos. | | The Eye Exam: A Complete Guide (Galloway) | How to perform slit lamp, direct/indirect ophthalmoscopy, tonometry. | Small handbook. | | Neuro-ophthalmology Illustrated (Biousse & Newman) | The best book for pupils, diplopia, optic nerve, visual fields. | Case-based, highly visual. | | Atlas of Clinical Ophthalmology (Spalton, Hitchings, Hunter) | Pure photographic atlas with brief text. | Great for review before exams. | ophthalmology books