2022-2023 Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM), Section 04: Ophthalmic Pathology and Intraocular Tumors

The Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course is the gold standard in ophthalmology, providing up-to-date clinical knowledge and earning AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Section 4 covers ophthalmic pathology and intraocular tumors, with interactive features, expanded content, and key takeaways. Upon completion, readers should be able to understand major ocular conditions, handle ocular specimens, and diagnose and treat intraocular tumors.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 430 pages
Publication date: 30 August 2022
Publisher: American Academy of Ophthalmology

The Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course™, a comprehensive resource for ophthalmology, is relied upon by practicing ophthalmologists and residents worldwide to provide the highest quality patient care. Comprising 13 volumes, this esteemed course offers up-to-date clinical knowledge, concise information, tables, self-assessment questions with answers, photographs, illustrations, and opportunities for earning AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

In collaboration with the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO), the Academy has made the BCSC® the standard text for all European ophthalmology training programs since the 2013–2014 edition. The EBO now recommends the BCSC® as the primary educational resource for European trainees and ophthalmologists preparing for the annual EBO Diploma Exam.

Section 4 of the course is divided into two parts: Part I, Ophthalmic Pathology, and Part II, Intraocular Tumors. Part I employs a hierarchical framework that progresses from general to specific, aiding in the derivation of a differential diagnosis for a particular tissue. Part II, on the other hand, presents a compilation of selected clinical aspects of importance to the general ophthalmologist, with an extensive discussion on intraocular tumors.

This section includes two interactive features that aid in identifying the disease process and cell type, expanded content on specimen handling, updated photographs and illustrations throughout, and key takeaways highlighted at the beginning of each chapter. Furthermore, it offers a variety of images and videos to enhance understanding.

Upon completing Section 4, readers will be able to:

Utilize a hierarchical framework of topography, disease process, and differential diagnosis to comprehend major ocular conditions.

Summarize the steps involved in handling ocular specimens for pathologic study.

Explain the significance of the BCSC® in advancing ophthalmology education and practice.

ISBN-13: 9781681045443