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 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 ......
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 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 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 10 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM) (BCSC (R)) provides a comprehensive discussion of glaucoma, including epidemiology and the social and economic impacts of the disease, hereditary and genetic factors, intraocular pressure and aqueous humor dynamics and clinical evaluation and surgical therapy. BCSC Section 10 ......
Section 11 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM) (BCSC (R)) reviews the anatomy, physiology, embryology and pathology of the lens. This section covers the epidemiology, evaluation and management of cataracts and gives an overview of lens and cataract surgery, including special situations. Additionally, Section 11 provides the ......
Section 12 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM) (BCSC (R)) is arranged into three parts. Part one begins with an overview of the retina and its relationship to the pigment epithelium, choroid and vitreous plus discusses the major retinal disorders and their appropriate diagnostic methods and treatment principles. Part two ......
Section 13 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM) (BCSC (R)) covers the science of refractive surgery and patient evaluation. It also examines specific procedures in refractive surgery and their potential complications, refractive surgery in ocular and systemic disease, and accommodative and nonaccommodative treatment of ......
