BEST BOOKS FOR OPHTHALMOLOGY!

In this video we'll go over the best books for ophthalmology, which are also some of the best books for optometry I think- if you really want to know the nitty gritty of eye disease. We'll cover all levels of ophthalmology books from beginner ophthalmology texts, to intermediate ophthalmology texts, to advanced ophthalmology texts, to the best ophthalmology reference texts, and even some of my favorite online ophthalmology resources. And I'll even throw in a good text on refraction for you nerds out there, lol.

When I started in ophthalmology residency I didn't know exactly which books to start with because there were so many out there. In this video I'll give you some of my favorite reference texts if you're a medical student doing an ophthalmology rotation, a new ophthalmology resident, or even if you're just trying to get the basics as a family medicine doctor or ER doctor. I'll also talk about some of the sub-specialty specific texts that I've found to be quite good. There's something in this video for people in all levels of training in eye care.

The links below are the books I talk about in this video that you can get on Amazon. These are affiliate links (full disclosure). But I recommend checking with your university's library first to see if they have these available as an online resource or even a hard text because some of them are expensive- so save your money if you can get them from online access or at the library :)

I hope you find this video helpful and guiding as you start your journey to learning about that little orb in the head! Best of luck and happy reading :)

Beginner Texts:
OphthoBooks (Tim Root) - just Google it- they're FREE!

Best Reference Texts:

Intermediate Texts:

Advanced Texts:

Helpful Online Resources:
YouTube (duh)

[TimRoot-dotcom]

Great video ... I'll get more Ophthobooks out there eventually! Sounds like you got it covered!

[LondonNano]

Zach, you’ve been killing it with the videos recently! Well done.
I love that you mentioned Tim Root and started with the easy, pocket-style books when we all start busy ophthalmology jobs. We all know that small, easy books are what we turn to first.

Can I add in: ‘Oxford Handbook of Ophthalmology’ (absolutely brilliant, and it covers clinical trials).
‘Case Reviews in Ophthalmology’ for those preparing to take exams.
YouTube Channels: Ike Ahmed (he’s a rock star for glaucoma and cataract surgery), Ric Caesar (oculoplastics), Andrew Lee (amazing Neuro-Ophthalmologist).
By the way, LOL @ your refraction book.
With your new mic, are you planning ASMR soon too? 😂😂

[eyetech]

As an Ophthalmic Surgical assistant for over 20 years with experience in many specialties in eye surgery, I LOVE watching your videos!! I've always believed that in order to properly assist a physician in surgery, the technician should attempt to see what the surgeon sees and think ahead!! I live for the challenge of not having one of you speak to me during surgery unless its on a teaching level....your videos help me relate to what a surgeon may be thinking about as they look through their oculars and making those decisions that count!! Thank you, for posting such informative videos!!

[logandavis]

It would be great to see a video like this but for reflective or narrative styled Ophthalmology books. Like Oliver Sacks, just for the eyes!

[martinoroz]

Hi! Did anyone have a problem with their Wills ebook code not working/invalid?

[HelpfulLockPicker]

Really great info, thank you so much for sharing these valuable resources!

[leticiamendes]

Thanks so much! Best regards from a first year resident from Brazil!!

[MelanieScheive]

Zach, thank you so much for putting this channel together! I was wondering if you could do future videos about best books/resources during medical school, especially related to step prep, that you found valuable?

[purfjbm]

Thanks for the info. It's really helpful for me as I'm looking to start my ophthalmology residency in the upcoming weeks.

[alicer]

Great video, thanks! I'm just about to graduate med school and want to go into ophthalmology. Most of these books are super pricey so I can't afford many..
I'm thinking about just buying Kanski to start with as I'm in the UK and it's quite popular here. I'll check out a few of them in the library first!

[bridanielle]

thank you so much for this! as i am coming to an end of my high school career, i’ve buckled down to going to school for ophthalmology! something i’ve been looking very forward to since i was in elementary school lol, very surprised that i’m still looking into it! your channel in general is very helpful to me and i would really like to thank you! i do have a question about what you need in order to successfully become an ophthalmologist? what do i major in? i haven’t quite figured it all out yet

[Miscellaneous]

I was wondering how opthalmology residents really study from textbooks like Kanski and memorize it cover to cover despite the small font used in Kanski and in any other textbook?

Won't reading such small font for prolonged periods cause eyestrain?

[alhanoufabdullah]

Thank you so much, I have been looking for such topic for a long time ago 😍
Thank you again appreciated .

[domm]

Love the videos, thanks Zach! I was wondering if you could please recommend any ophthal anatomy texts/online resources? Thanks!

[tikipalm]

Great information, thanks for sharing 👍

[aliatygg]

thank you bro .. i will check the basics

[manishasingh]

Sir pls tell how should we complile all text books for final exam

[AntonioTheOptom]

Hello Zach!

I am an optometrist in Australia and I hope to see more great content from you in the future! All the best!

[Bushehri]

Thank you so much for all this information i was lost before I watch this video in ophthalmology books. Btw is there an update now with more books ? If there can you please mention them ty again.

[logan]

Current Optometry student here, I recognize some of these titles! I know in 3rd year my school makes us purchase The Wills Eye Manuel and Yanoff/Duker Ophthalmology (along with other optometry specific books for contact lenses and binocular vision etc etc). :)