Ophthalmology physicians and residents usually have one of the longest reading lists among physicians. The average library will have about 20 textbooks in various topics. These books will also include the board certification preparation and review books. These are the best Ophthalmology recommended books:
Ophthalmology: Expert Consult
Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach
Glaucoma: 2-Volume
Complications During and After Cataract Surgery
Complications of Vitreo-Retinal Surgery
Principles and Practice of Vitreoretinal Surgery
Gass' Atlas of Macular Diseases
Retina: Expert Consult Premium Edition
The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Illustrated Manual of Ophthalmology
The Wills Eye Manual
Wills Eye Institute 5-Minute Ophthalmology Consult
Local Flaps in Facial Reconstruction
Handbook of Retinal OCT: Optical Coherence Tomography
Review of Ophthalmology
Review Questions in Ophthalmology
Mastering Endothelial Keratoplasty Volume I
Mastering Endothelial Keratoplasty Volume II
Nystagmus In Infancy and Childhood
Handbook of Pediatric Strabismus and Amblyopia
Optic Nerve Disorders: Diagnosis and Management
Neuro-Ophthalmology: Diagnosis and Management
These are the classic textbooks and pocket books that are considered standard and required reading for all levels and purposes. These books are recommended by medical schools and residency program directors for medical students, residents, fellows and attendings in different specialties. Also the most successful board review books from people who passed the exams will be listed.