2022-2023 Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM), Section 10: Glaucoma

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 10 covers glaucoma, including epidemiology, genetics, intraocular pressure, and surgical therapy. It also includes images, videos, and a discussion of medical therapy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 319 pages
Publication date: 30 August 2022
Publisher: American Academy of Ophthalmology

The Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course™ is the ultimate resource for ophthalmology, trusted by practicing ophthalmologists and residents worldwide. Comprising 13 comprehensive volumes, the BCSC® 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 BCSC® has become 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 10 of the BCSC® provides a comprehensive exploration of glaucoma, encompassing epidemiology, genetic factors, intraocular pressure and aqueous humor dynamics, and clinical evaluation and surgical therapy. This section delves into minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), covers medications like netarsudil and latanoprostene bunod, and analyzes literature on angle closure management.

Enhanced with numerous images illustrating disease entities and surgical techniques, the BCSC® is further enriched with eight surgical videos to aid in understanding. Upon completing Section 10, readers will be able to:

• List recent advancements in understanding the contribution of genetic factors in glaucoma.
• Describe the physiology of aqueous humor dynamics and the control of intraocular pressure.
• Understand the various classes of medical therapy for glaucoma, including their efficacy, mechanism of action, and safety.

By leveraging the expertise of the Academy and the EBO, the BCSC® ensures that ophthalmologists have access to the most comprehensive and authoritative clinical information, enabling them to deliver the highest-quality patient care.

ISBN-13: 9781681045504