Guides: Ophthalmology Research Guide: Searching the Literature

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Journal Finder This link opens in a new window
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Search for articles, books and other information resources with a single search. For more focused, precise searching, utilize one of the subject specific databases listed below.

Below are some subject terms to consider when searching the Ophthalmologic literature:

MEDLINE MeSH Terms

Ophthalmology
Eye Diseases
Orthoptics
Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
Vision, Ocular

Embase Emtree Terms

Ophthalmology
Eye Disease
Orthoptics
Eye Surgery
Vision

PubMed (MEDLINE) This link opens in a new window
PubMed is comprised of millions of citations for the biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Also provides access to other National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) services for biomedical and genomic information. Added functionality available with personal account. Good for foreground questions.
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1996-Present
Ovid MEDLINE This link opens in a new window
Citations and abstracts to the biomedical literature, including the allied health fields and the biological and physical sciences, humanities, and information science as they relate to medicine and health care. Added functionality available with personal account. Good for foreground questions.
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1946-Present.
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Embase This link opens in a new window
Biomedical research and pharmacology citations and abstracts. Added functionality available with personal account.
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1947-Present.
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Web of Science This link opens in a new window
Includes Science, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources Citation Indexes. Also includes Journal Citation Reports, and Conference Proceedings. Added functionality available with personal account.
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1970-Present
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Dahlgren Memorial Library

Ophthalmology Research Guide

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Searching the Ophthalmologic literature