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The Ophthalmology Library collection contains books on the subject areas of:
• ophthalmology;
• orthoptics;
• optometry;
• visual science;
• biomedicine, medicine and nursing.
How to find and access books
Print
To find a book, you will need to search UCL's library catalogue "Explore". Type a keyword from the title and the author's surname into the search box, then select 'Library catalogue' from the drop down list.
Watch our finding books demonstration video or try doing a search using the Explore box on the right hand column.
Library staff will always be happy to help you when you visit.
Reference Materials
Our historical book collection dating back to 1585 is available for reference only by appointment. Please contact us in advance of your visit.
E-books
Ophthalmology has a very strong e-book collection. This video shows how to find, open and use UCL's various e-book platforms and collections. Further information about e-books
On UCL Explore, you can look at the results of your search to quickly discover if a book is available in print or/and online: View Online means that the book is available electronically, while Available means that the book is available in print. In some cases a book is available both in print and online.
Moorfields NHS staff can access the following ebook collections with an OpenAthens account on The NHS Knowledge and Library Hub:
NHS staff can also visit the library to borrow and access the UCL online collections on the Explore Access Point computers.
The Science Library contains the following collections relevant to medicine:
A brief guide to finding and accessing e-books via UCL Explore.
Check out our Explore guide to find out more about how to use Explore for your research.
ReadingLists @UCL is an online service that gives students easy access to materials on their reading lists wherever they are, and allows academic staff to create and update their own reading lists.
Clinical Ophthalmic Genetics and Genomics provides an accessible, clinically-focused reference for the evolving field of Genetic Ophthalmology. This well-organised, easy-to-read textbook integrates key concepts with clinical practice and is designed to enhance effective learning and retention of complex material. It includes contributions from recognised leaders in the field and provides expert guidance on the complete spectrum of genetic ophthalmic disorders.
