# AAO eBooks > Mobile access to ophthalmology textbooks with learning tools and CME. (iPhone/iPad app by American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aao-ebooks/id665817219 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/665817223) - Category: Medical, Books - Price: Free - Rating: 3.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 78 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, Persian, Russian, Tajik, Urdu - Released: 2013-07-02 - Data updated: 2026-06-06 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aao-ebooks/id665817219/reviews.md ## What is AAO eBooks? In the busy, demanding profession of ophthalmology, it is important to have access to up-to-date, reliable information at all times. With the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s eBook app, you get convenient access to essential Academy textbooks from your iPad or iPhone. Download this free app to: • Search, browse and access your purchased eBooks online, or download them for offline use • Quickly find relevant images and videos • Customize your learning with easy highlighting, note-taking and bookmarking • Participate in activities that provide opportunities for earning continued medical education (CME) credits (selected titles only, see individual publications for more information) Academy publications are written and reviewed by expert ophthalmologists and are designed to help you improve patient outcomes and practice efficiency. Academy eBooks must be purchased from the Academy before they can be accessed via the app. First, download this app to your device, then visit AAO Store to make your purchase. Return to the Academy eBook app anytime you want to read your eBooks. About the Academy: The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons with more than 32,000 members worldwide. Eye health care is provided by the three "O's" – ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians. It is the ophthalmologist who has the education and training to treat it all: eye diseases, infections and injuries, and perform eye surgery. Ophthalmologists provide comprehensive eye care, ranging from optical to medical to surgical. The mission of the Academy is to advance the lifelong learning and professional interests of ophthalmologists to ensure that the public can obtain the best possible eye care. Academy members are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for every individual they treat by helping each to see his or her best and by protecting their patients' vision and eye health throughout life. Academy members are committed to responding compassionately to their patients' individual needs and to advancing the highest standards of comprehensive eye care. The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ## Key features - Access purchased eBooks - Offline reading capability - Search and browse content - Highlighting and note-taking - Bookmark functionality - Earn CME credits ## Recent user reviews (10 of 11) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aao-ebooks/id665817219/reviews.md ### 1/5 — App update non-functioning at present *2020-06-09* Very keen for new update, but current build does not work. Unable to view or download books despite app reinstall. Also has very clunky interface (poorly formatted, multiple lower bar buttons performing same task, etc) ### 1/5 — Unable to log in to account *2020-06-09, version 7.0.1* I can no longer log into my work account as of today. ### 3/5 — Getting there *2020-06-04, version 7.0.0* iPad user: The app is starting to have more potential for resident training but is missing some crucial functions and glitch fixes that would make the expensive price tag of the BCSC ebooks worthwhile. Best addition to the most recent update that gives it real potential is the search function across multiple textbooks. The quality of that search function could be improved if the screen didn’t lock with the word on top when clicking the arrow through the found words. It makes it impossible to see the context of the word other than the text below and requires leaving the search function in order to do so. Maintaining the ability to scroll as usual while also skipping through the found words would be ideal. Occasionally, the search function freezes and requires restarting the app. Notably, the new version unfortunately still lacks a user friendly highlighter function as previous reviewers requested from the older versions - spotty text selection and multiple clicks to make a highlight aren’t efficient enough to make this function worthwhile. A highlighter on and off button with less glitchy text selection would make all the difference. Overall, the app is getting better with the most recent update but for the price of the ebooks, I still don’t think it is worth the purchase for most trainees. If the AAO developers are able to take into consideration some of the above issues, I could see this becoming an essential purchase for training and practicing ophthalmologists but it is not quite there yet. ### 1/5 — Sad excuse for an app *2019-11-07, version 5.6.5* There’s a lot of potential here. Unfortunately is has not been tapped. ### 1/5 — Unusable *2018-08-12, version 5.6.4* I have been using this App for 5 years and it’s difficult to believe that each update seems to make this app worse. This has a HUGE price tag and the app constantly crashes, freezes, and even deletes text. ### 1/5 — Poor functionality *2017-07-06, version 5.6.3* This most recent update makes the app nearly unusable. Basic functionality like page turning, highlighting, and changing text size no longer work as they should. Considering that the BCSC is central to resident education and carries with it >$1000 price tag I hope this will be corrected immediately. Revert to an older version of necessary. Also, even before this update the highlighter functionality was poor. We should be able to turn on and leave on a highlighter tool such that every time that we drag our finger on the screen the desired text is highlighted... you know, the same functionality that every single touch screen pdf reader has. This app is embarrassing. Please fix it. ### 1/5 — AAO password does not work *2017-03-02, version 5.6.1* Tried my AAO username (email) and password but the app will not let me log in. Even using my member number as username did not work. Useless app. ### 5/5 — Great *2014-07-24, version 5.2* Nice to have app back with great interface. ### 4/5 — Finally! *2014-07-21, version 5.2* Nice job! It's great to finally be able to keep your Focal Points and other resources all in one place. ### 1/5 — Won't even log me in *2013-08-26, version 3.3.1* I've quadruple checked my AAO log in and password on my computer. The app just won't let me log in. ## Frequently asked questions about AAO eBooks ### What is AAO eBooks? AAO eBooks is a free mobile application that provides convenient access to essential ophthalmology textbooks published by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Users can search, browse, and download their purchased eBooks for offline use. ### How do I access eBooks in AAO eBooks? You must first purchase Academy eBooks from the AAO Store. After purchasing, download the AAO eBooks app to your device and log in to access your purchased content. ### Can I use AAO eBooks offline? Yes, you can download your purchased eBooks within the AAO eBooks app to access them offline. This allows for convenient study and reference without an internet connection. ### Does AAO eBooks offer continuing medical education (CME) credits? Yes, AAO eBooks offers opportunities for earning CME credits through participation in selected activities within the app. Specific titles and their CME availability are detailed in individual publications. ### What devices are supported by AAO eBooks? AAO eBooks is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. The app is designed for convenient access on Apple mobile devices. ### How often is AAO eBooks updated? The latest version of AAO eBooks is 7.0.9, last updated on July 1, 2025. Updates typically include content additions, bug fixes, and performance improvements. ### What is the age rating for AAO eBooks? AAO eBooks has an age rating of 17+. This is due to the professional and advanced medical content provided within the textbooks. ### What do users think of AAO eBooks? AAO eBooks has an average rating of 3.8 stars from 5 ratings. User feedback often relates to the convenience of accessing professional literature on mobile devices. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 7.0.9 — 2025-07-01 -Bug fixes -Enhanced search for quicker, more accurate results ### 7.0.8 — 2025-04-21 Enhanced search Functionality. ### 7.0.7 — 2023-10-31 Added text-to-speech (TTS) function across all titles, allowing you to listen to any book in your library. ### 7.0.6 — 2021-08-06 Minor bug fixes, feature enhancements, and expanded device compatibility ### 7.0.5 — 2020-12-21 Bug Fixes and Enhancement of features ## Apps similar to AAO eBooks | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cardiac Surgery in Adults, 5/E](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardiac-surgery-in-adults-5e/id1399162060) | — | $199.99 | Medical | | [9 Gaze](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9-gaze/id1173442389) | 4.6 (22) | Free | Medical | | [Eye Handbook](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eye-handbook/id335546959) | 4.8 (1,122) | Free | Medical | | [IOL Reference](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iol-reference/id1626671895) | 4.7 (15) | Free | Medical | | [The Wills Eye Manual](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wills-eye-manual/id1143476337) | 4.7 (125) | Free | Medical | | [Focus on Ophthalmology](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-on-ophthalmology/id1495386780) | — | $7.99 | Medical | ## More apps by American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc. - [AAO Ophthalmic Education](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aao-ophthalmic-education/id1455960271) - [Museum of the Eye](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/museum-of-the-eye/id1574210553) All apps by American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/665817223 ## Related topics [aao ebooks](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/aao-ebooks) · [american academy of ophthalmology](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/american-academy-of-ophthalmology) · [ophthalmology](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ophthalmology) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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