Sensory Systems
This course examines the neural bases of sensory perception. The focus is on physiological and anatomical studies of the mammalian nervous system as well as behavioral studies of animals and humans. Topics include visual pattern, color and depth perception, auditory responses and sound localization, and somatosensory perception.
Vision
Learn about the basic anatomy of the visual system, how rods and cones contribute to different aspects of vision, and how monocular and binocular cues are used in the perception of depth
Vision: The Visual System, the Eye, and Color Vision
Learn about the process by which visual information is communicated to the brain through Boundless.com
Eye disease and contact lenses
Khan Academy
Diopters, Aberration, and the Human Eye
Khan Academy
Structure of the eye
Khan Academy
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
The world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons
The National Eye Institute (NEI)
Front lines of vision research — and we continue to support cutting-edge research projects that investigate new ways to prevent, treat, or even reverse vision loss.
The Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists, Inc., (ECLA)
To advance quality medical eyecare for the public by providing comprehensive ophthalmologists and other eyecare professionals with education and training in contact lenses and related eyecare science.
The National Academy of Opticianry
The National Academy of Opticianry “The Academy” is an international organization dedicated solely to education and training for ALL opticians.
Lighthouse Guild
Dedicated to providing exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals.
Opticians Association of America
The collective voice of the opticianry industry.
The American Board of Opticianry & National Contact Lens Examiners (ABO-NCLE)
The largest and most prestigious Opticians’ certification organization in the world, recognizing individuals whose Opticianry skills and knowledge meet predetermined standards of excellence
Contact Lens Society of America (CLSA)
A network of highly skilled professionals making a difference in the lives of contact lens wearers every day.
National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind believes in the abilities of those who are blind or visually impaired. Use their website to connect with others who have vision loss, find support and resources, learn about the right assistive technology for you, and join others to change the misconceptions toward blindness.
The American Optometric Association (AOA)
Founded in 1898, is the leading authority on quality care and an advocate for our nation's health, representing more than 44,000 doctors of optometry (O.D.), optometric professionals and optometry students.
Optics Study Guide
Optical Formula study guide from Opticiansfriend.com
Unit: Geometric optics
Video tutorials from Khan Academy
Optics For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Information and study material on optics
Optics Review
Textbook by Mark E. Wilkinson, OD, and Khadija S. Shahid, OD, MPH from The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Ultimate The ABO Study Guide Version 2/2019
Free studyguide from opticianworks.com
Laramy-K Optical
Youtube channel for Optical Tutorials
B29: Thin Lenses - Lens Equation, Optical Power
Textbook
College Physics
Open educational textbook by openstax
Saint Anselm College Calculus-Based Physics
Open textbook
Main Optical Formulas
Review of optical formulas
Chapter 10: Light and Optical Systems
This award-winning site is a list of links to virtual labs and simulations on the topics of reflection, refraction, dispersion, lens optics, and optics problems.
Optics Virtual Lab
Optics is the study of the behavior and properties of light, including its interactions with matter and the construction of instruments that use or detect it. Optics usually describes the behavior of visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light. Because light is an electromagnetic wave, other forms of electromagnetic radiation such as X-rays, microwaves, and radio waves exhibit similar properties.
Advances in Ophthalmology
Open Textbook that focuses on the different aspects of ophthalmology - the medical science of diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
Frontiers in Ophthalmology and Ocular Imaging
A collection of reviewed and relevant research chapters, intends to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the latest and most advanced findings in several aspects of ophthalmology, ophthalmic pathology, ocular imaging, and certain treatments and surgical strategies.
Making Eye Health a Population Health Imperative: Vision for Tomorrow
Proposes a new population-centered framework to guide action and coordination among various, and sometimes competing, stakeholders in pursuit of improved eye and vision health and health equity in the United States.
Ophthalmology: Current Clinical and Research Updates
Brings together both a review and updates in clinical and research areas.
OphthoBook
Online book
The Ocular Circulation
Describes the unique anatomy and physiology of the vascular beds that serve the eye.
OCT: Applications in Ophthalmology
Provides many interesting indications on how to better understand and handle the world of optical coherence tomography (OCT)
Advances in Common Eye Infections
Addresses ocular infections
Ocular Diseases
This comprehensive resource on ocular diseases will provide you with a better and more practical understanding of the science behind eye disease and help you to relate it with treatment.
Eye Disorders
MERCK MANUAL Professional Version
Optic Nerve
Book provides a detailed description of the structure and functioning of the optic nerve and attempts at clarifying how anomalies in its development are related with tumor development.
Screening for Visual Impairment in Children Ages 1-5 Years
Impaired visual acuity is common in preschool-aged children. Screening for impaired visual acuity in primary care settings could identify children with vision problems at a critical period of visual development and lead to interventions to improve vision, function, and quality of life.
Screening for Visual Impairment in Older Adults
To assess the effects of screening for impaired visual acuity in primary care settings in older (age > 65 years) adults.
The Joy of Visual Perception
Helps you to learn about your sense of vision and encourage you to find out more about visual perception
Astigmatism Optics, Physiology and Management
Explores the development, optics and physiology of astigmatism and places this knowledge in the context of modern management of this aspect of refractive error.
Glaucoma Basic and Clinical Concepts
Addresses the basic and clinical science of glaucomas, a group of diseases that affect the optic nerve and visual fields and is usually accompanied by increased intraocular pressure.
Updates On Myopia
Online book
Screening for Glaucoma: Comparative Effectiveness
Book from NCBI
Diabetic Retinopathy
The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of current concepts in pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatments of diabetic retinopathy.
Vision & Refraction Booklet (Cybersight)
Helveston, E. M., Molinari, A., Subrayan, V., & Chawla, R. (2014). Retrieved from https://cybersight.org/portfolio/vision-refraction-manual/
Webvision: The Organization of the Retina and Visual System [Internet].
Online book
Color Vision Sensation and Perception
Purpose is to present the frontier knowledge of this area of visual science, showing, in the end, the future prospects of application and basic studies of color perception.
Physics
Open Textbook online
Visual Illusions: Their Causes, Characteristics and Applications by Matthew Luckiesh
Open textbook
Introduction to Optometric Patient Care Techniques and Background
In this book, we will cover the following topics: introduction to clinical history and interview techniques, health history content, and medical record documentation as applied to the optometric setting; optometric and medical terminology, interview techniques for special populations, legal aspects of medical records, differential diagnosis of visual symptoms, introduction to physical assessment, and ophthalmoscopy.
Eye Disorders
MSD MANUAL Professional Version
Cybersight: Library
Online Books in optometry
All About Vision
Launched in January 2000 to provide consumers with an unbiased source of trustworthy information on eye health and vision correction options.
Glossary of Eye Care Terms
Eye care terms glossary from all about vision
Digital Reference of Ophthalmology
An internet-based clinical atlas of ophthalmology, which provides color images of entities encountered in ophthalmic practice accompanied by concisely written text and various ophthalmic diagnostic images.
Medscape Ophthalmology
The leading online global destination for physicians and healthcare professionals worldwide, offering the latest medical news and expert perspectives; essential point-of-care drug and disease information; and relevant professional education and CME.
NCBI Bookshelf
Search using the search term Vision
Optics Study Guide
Optical Formula study guide from Opticiansfriend.com
Optician Online
Support for optician professionals
EyeRounds
Services of the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences in Iowa City, Iowa. On this site you will find case reports from our morning rounds, images, videos and tutorials.
Eye Library
An online resource for patients provided by the Department of Ophthalmology that can be used to learn more about common eye conditions.
Root Eye dictionary
A-Z index on eye definitions and terms
Ultimate The ABO Study Guide Version 2/2019
Free studyguide from opticianworks.com
Optometrystudents.com
The #1 Resource for Optometry Students
Review of Optometry: Leadership in clinical care
Up to date information on diagnostic and treatment technology, new management options for ocular conditions, updates contact lens technology, etc. this is the place for all of the information you need!
GP Click ‘n’ Fit
GP Click ‘n’ Fit is a fun and interactive way to experience GP lens fitting — without even touching a lens!
TimRoot: Virtual Eye Professor
Dr. Tim Root is an ophthalmologist in Florida who creates videos and books tailored to medical and optometry students. He does an amazing job of breaking down complicated topics into easy-to-understand points and pairs it with useful visuals/ graphics in videos.
Atlas of Ophthalmology
The Atlas of Ophthalmology is a public online database, free of charge, edited by specialists in the field. We would like to encourage you to support the atlas by submitting interesting cases.
The Eyes Have It
Interactive teaching site
Oxford Eye Page
Cases, trivia and continuing education available
Optometrists Network
This site is the #1 library for primary eyecare, vision therapy, children's vision, dry eye, contact lenses, eye conditions, neuro-optometry and more
Interactive eye
Interactive diagram of the eye and other resource information on optometry
Vision Direct
Interactive diagram of the Human eye
Virtual Eye Model
Learn basic eye anatomy with interactive models, view video tutorials of common refractive errors, and see how contact lenses can help give you clear vision.
oPhysics: Interactive Physics Simulations
A collection of interactive physics simulations. It is a work in progress, and likely always will be. Content will be added as time allows.
Interactive Ophthalmic Figures for Medical Students
These interactive figures are provided for use in medical student education.
I know digital media: Vision and The Human Eye
Interactive Anatomy of the eye
Eye Construction Game
The objective of this game is to "build an eye" from the pieces you see below. We will give you the name of an eye structure, and you will try to identify it. Drag the structure into the black box, and repeat this process until you complete the eye. When you move your cursor over the different pieces, a description of it will appear in the black box. Use these descriptions to help you identify the correct parts.
The Eye - Science Quiz
Test your knowledge of the anatomy of an human eye
Eye Resources on the Internet
This is a very large curated list of resources about the eye and vision science.
Virtual Refractor
Virtual Refractor simulates a distance and near subjective optometric refraction, using a refractor head on virtual patients. There are numerous patients, prescriptions and profiles, and the patients respond to test questions and charts based on user input.
Retinoscopy Simulator
The interactive Retinoscopy Simulator is designed for students to learn and practice the principles of retinoscopy.
How to Choose Eyeglasses for Vision Correction
Eyeglasses are an easy way to correct your vision. But there are so many types of lenses, frames and even lens coatings. Where should you start?
Eyeglass Frame Materials
This article outlines the facts on each frame material currently used to manufacture eyeglasses available in the marketplace, to help you select the best eyeglasses for your lifestyle.