2013-2014 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC)

Keep your ophthalmic knowledge current with the Academy's 2013-2014 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC). BCSC is the most extensive compilation of ophthalmic scientific research and clinical experience, and it is continually updated by a faculty of more than 80 expert ophthalmologists.

Each of the 13 sections includes up-to-date clinical knowledge, concise information and tables, self-assessment questions and answers, photos and illustrations.

Section 8: External Disease and Cornea discusses the structure and function of the cornea and external eye and reviews relevant examination techniques. Covers infectious and ocular surface diseases, disorders and surgery of the ocular surface; immune-mediated and neoplastic disorders; congenital anomalies and degenerations. A recently updated chapter on the genetics of corneal dystrophies reflects the new IC3D classification. Discusses toxic and traumatic injuries and corneal transplantation. Section 8 has been completely revised for the 2013-2014 edition.