The BCSC is designed to help ophthalmologists and ophthalmology residents stay current with the latest advances in the field, prepare for board exams, and provide high-quality patient care. Each volume includes up-to-date clinical knowledge, concise information and tables, self-assessment questions and answers, photos and illustrations, and online video demonstrations of clinical and surgical techniques. The BCSC also offers opportunities for earning AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
The 2017-2018 edition of the BCSC features major revisions in three sections: Section 5 (Neuro-Ophthalmology), Section 8 (External Disease and Cornea), and Section 13 (Refractive Surgery). These sections reflect the most recent developments in the diagnosis and management of neuro-ophthalmic disorders, corneal diseases, and refractive errors. The other sections are also updated with new information and references.
The BCSC Complete Print Set includes each of the 13 individual sections plus a master index. The sections are as follows:
Section 1: Update on General Medicine
Section 2: Fundamentals and Principles of Ophthalmology
Section 3: Clinical Optics
Section 4: Ophthalmic Pathology and Intraocular Tumors
Section 5: Neuro-Ophthalmology
Section 6: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Section 7: Orbit, Eyelids, and Lacrimal System
Section 8: External Disease and Cornea
Section 9: Intraocular Inflammation and Uveitis
Section 10: Glaucoma
Section 11: Lens and Cataract
Section 12: Retina and Vitreous
Section 13: Refractive Surgery
The BCSC Complete Print Set is available for purchase from the AAO website or from Amazon. The individual sections can also be purchased separately or accessed online by AAO members. The online version of the BCSC includes additional features such as interactive quizzes, videos, podcasts, and links to related resources.
The BCSC is widely regarded as the gold standard of ophthalmic references. It is an indispensable tool for ophthalmologists and ophthalmology residents who want to keep abreast of the latest scientific research and clinical experience in the field of eye care.
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