Section 2 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM) (BCSC (R)) provides the essential scientific grounding for current ophthalmic practice with discussions about ocular anatomy, embryology, biochemistry and metabolism in the eye, and ocular pharmacology. BCSC Section 2 features clinical content on biosimilar drugs, ocular ......
BCSC Section 3, Clinical Optics and Vision Rehabilitation, of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM) (BCSC (R)) provides a comprehensive overview of clinical optics and clarifies, for ophthalmology residents and practicing ophthalmologists alike, how optical principles translate into clinical practice. Notable Revisions to BCSC ......
Section 4 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM) (BCSC (R)) presents materials in 2 parts: Part I, Ophthalmic Pathology; and Part II, Intraocular Tumors. The hierarchy of the chapters in Part I moves from general to specific to help clinicians derive a differential diagnosis for a specific issue. Part II is a compilation of ......
Section 5 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM) (BCSC (R)) provides a symptom-driven approach to diagnosing and treating major neuro-ophthalmic conditions. Accordingly, the emphasis is on the patient's examination, both basic and extended, and the appropriate use of adjunctive studies to determine the status of the patient's ......
BCSC Section 6: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, part of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM) (BCSC (R)), provides comprehensive, clinically relevant guidance on the diagnosis and management of pediatric eye conditions and ocular motility disorders. From pediatric eye examination to complex strabismus and childhood ocular ......
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, infectious, ......
Section 8 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM) (BCSC (R)) begins with a review of the structure and function of the external eye and cornea, followed by a chapter on relevant examination techniques and devices. The book covers various topics, including ocular surface disease and therapeutic interventions, degenerations and ......
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. This volume ......
Equip ophthalmic residents with the Academy's definitive curriculum: the 2027-2027 Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM). Rely on 100 subspecialty expert ophthalmologists to deliver the most relevant clinical updates for the BCSC (R) each year. The BCSC Residency Set includes: Section 1: Update on General Medicine Section 2: Fundamentals and ......
