The AAO provides a broader educational pipeline for those entering the specialty:
If you are a student or professional, there are two main versions of this introductory material: introducing ophthalmology - American Academy of...
: Covers eye anatomy, vision, common refractive errors, and how a medical eye exam is conducted. It also includes office ethics, etiquette, and a glossary of common ophthalmic terms. The AAO provides a broader educational pipeline for
: Focuses on diagnosing and managing or referring common ocular disorders. It includes chapters on acute and chronic vision loss, the "red eye," and neuro-ophthalmology. common refractive errors
: A comprehensive, physician-written online encyclopedia for eye diseases.
: You can find three free chapters on the AAO's medical student resource page . Additional Student and Resident Resources