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Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine which deals with the diseases of the eye and their treatment. The word ophthalmology comes from the Greek roots ophthalmos meaning eye and logos meaning word; ophthalmology literally means "The science of eyes." As a discipline it applies to animal eyes also, since the differences from human practice are surprisingly minor and are related mainly to differences in anatomy or prevalence, not differences in disease processes. By convention the term ophthalmologist is more restricted and implies a medically trained specialist. Since ophthalmologists perform operations on eyes, they are generally categorized as surgeons.
History of ophthalmology
The eye, including its structure and mechanism, has fascinated scientists and the public in general since ancient times. The discovery of the eye went through two cycles of limiting speculation and freeing observation, which led to a dark age between Galen and Vesalius.
Arab scientists are some of the earliest to have written about and drawn the anatomy of the eye—the earliest known diagram being in Hunain ibn Is-hâq's Book of the Ten Treatises on the Eye. Earlier manuscripts exist which refer to diagrams which are not known to have survived. Current knowledge of the Græco-Roman understanding of the eye is limited, as many manuscripts lacked diagrams. In fact, there are very few Græco-Roman diagrams of the eye still in existence. Thus, it is not clear to which structures the texts refer, and what purpose they were thought to have.
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Altomed - Supplier of surgical instrumentation for ophthalmic surgery. Next day delivery service for hospitals and practitioners.
British Journal of Ophthalmology - Peer-reviewed journal for ophthalmologists and visual science specialists. Searchable abstracts and email alerts. Access to full text requires subscription.
Meta Description: [ Journal of Clinical Pathology, a peer review journal for health professionals and researchers in all areas of clinical and molecular pathology ]
Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group - International network working to prepare, maintain and promote access to systematic reviews of interventions to treat or prevent eye diseases or visual impairment. Cochrane registered. Reviews published on-line.
Meta Description: [ CEVG is an international network of individuals working to prepare, maintain and promote access to systematic reviews of interventions to treat or prevent eye diseases or visual impairment ]
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Oxford - Information about courses, meetings, library, staff and research interests. Some retinal images, patient information leaflets.
Meta Description: [ Eye and vision related research in the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology, University of Oxford ]
Information for Ophthalmic Trainees (UK) - Logbooks, courses and links to other sites.
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Medisoft Ltd - Provides ophthalmology electronic patient record software. Also publishes PGEA-accredited continuing medical education multimedia CD-ROMs for general practitioners
Meta Description: [ Medisoft provides ophthalmology electronic patient record software featuring cataract audit, IOL power calculations and automatic generation of correspondence. Also publishes PGEA accredited continuing medical education CD-ROMs for general practitioners. ]
Moorfields Eye Hospital - Private Patient Facilities - Information on the private services available at this NHS Foundation Trust. Includes profiles of the consultants, disease information and refractive eye surgery facilities.
Meta Description: [ Founded in 1804, London's Moorfields Eye Hospital is the largest specialist eye hospital in the world. We treat over 270,000 patients a year across the entire range of ophthalmic specialities. ]
North of England Ophthalmological Society - Professional society covering the northern counties of England and North Wales. Holds three meetings a year. Awards prizes for the best paper and poster of the year.
Nurses Eye Site - Resources for ophthalmic nurses. Includes disease information, protocols, patient information leaflets, active discussion board.
Meta Description: [ Nurseseyesite.nhs.uk - an on-line community for Ophthalmic Nurses. ]
Royal College of Ophthalmologists - Information on the college, its staff, examinations, educational activities and fund-raising. Collection of patient information leaflets on eye disease.
The Ophthalmic Research Network - Resource for those involved in ophthalmic research. Aims to facilitate collaborative approach and promote dissemination of research output.
Meta Description: [ The Ophthalmic Research Network - Welcome to the ORN, a Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust initiative ]
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