Pupilla vs EyeWiki: reading vs practising
Quick answer
EyeWiki is the American Academy of Ophthalmology's free online encyclopedia, launched in 2010 and written by ophthalmologists, with well over a thousand articles across the subspecialties. Pupilla is not an encyclopedia: it is a free simulator where you perform the exam — swing a penlight, cover an eye, place a prism, neutralize a reflex — and see the findings. Use EyeWiki to read about a condition in depth and Pupilla to practise recognising and examining it. Pupilla's own guides cite EyeWiki articles as references.
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| Feature | Pupilla | EyeWiki |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Interactive simulators plus short learning guides | Encyclopedia of peer-edited articles |
| Depth of written content | 12 focused bilingual guides and a FAQ | Well over a thousand articles across all subspecialties |
| Hands-on practice | Yes — virtual patient with 43 conditions and 10+ simulators | No; articles with images and videos |
| Authors | Pupilla team; see the editorial policy | Ophthalmologists; articles reviewed by EyeWiki editors |
| Language | English and Arabic (full interface, guides and FAQ) | English |
| Cost | Free | Free |
Choose EyeWiki if…
- You need detailed, referenced background on a disease, its management and the literature.
- You are looking up a rare condition or a subspecialty topic.
Choose Pupilla if…
- You have read about a sign and now want to see it and examine it yourself.
- You are preparing for a practical or OSCE exam.
- You prefer to learn in Arabic.
Frequently asked questions
Is EyeWiki or Pupilla better for studying ophthalmology?
They complement each other. EyeWiki is a reference for reading; Pupilla is a simulator for practising the examination. A good routine is to read the topic, then examine the matching case in Pupilla.
Where can I learn ophthalmology for free online?
Free options include EyeWiki for reading, and Pupilla for interactive practice: learning guides, the simulator directory and the FAQ.
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For education and training only. Pupilla is not a medical device and must not be used for diagnosis or treatment decisions.