Equip ophthalmic residents with the Academy's definitive curriculum: the 2024-2025 Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM). 100+ expert ophthalmologists refine and review the most relevant content for the BCSC (R) each year. Residents and practicing ophthalmologists worldwide use the BCSC to ensure the highest-quality patient care. Each of the 13 ......
Focus on what matters. Prioritize comprehensive, vetted clinical information. The Academy's 2024-2025 Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM). A community of 100+ ophthalmologists refines and reviews the most relevant content each year for the BCSC (R). Practicing ophthalmologists and residents worldwide use the BCSC to ensure the highest-quality ......
Major Revision Section 9 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM) (BCSC (R)) begins with an overview of immune-mediated eye disease, summarizing basic immunologic concepts, ocular immune responses and special topics in ocular immunology. BCSC Section 9 covers diagnostic considerations, therapies and complications for uveitis. ......
Section 8 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM) (BCSC (R)) discusses the structure and function of the cornea and external eye and reviews relevant examination techniques. BCSC Section 8 covers the latest statistics on indications for corneal transplants from the eye bank Association of America. In addition, this section ......
Major Revision Section 7 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM) (BCSC (R)) details the anatomy of the orbit and adnexa and emphasizes a practical approach to evaluating and managing orbital and eyelid disorders, including malpositions and involutional changes. This Section covers current information on congenital, inflammatory, ......
Section 6 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM) (BCSC (R)) begins with in-depth discussions on the pediatric eye examination. Chapters in part one cover extraocular muscle anatomy, amblyopia, sensory physiology and pathology, and the diagnostic evaluation of strabismus. In addition, this volume covers the diagnosis and treatment ......
Section 5 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM) (BCSC (R)) provides a symptom-driven approach to the diagnosis and treatment of major neuro-ophthalmic conditions. Accordingly, the emphasis is on the examination of the patient, both basic and extended, and the appropriate use of adjunctive studies to determine the status of the ......
Section 4 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM) (BCSC (R)) presents materials in two parts: Part One, Ophthalmic Pathology; and Part Two, Intraocular Tumors. Part one uses a hierarchy that moves from general to specific to help derive a differential diagnosis for a specific issue. Part two is a compilation of selected clinical ......
Section 3 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM) (BCSC (R)) provides a comprehensive overview of clinical optics, including current applications of optical phenomena such as lasers, spectacles, IOLs and refractive surgery. A chapter on vision rehabilitation addresses the wide range of vision rehabilitation interventions: ......
