2022-2023 Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM), Section 12: Retina and Vitreous

The Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course is the gold standard in ophthalmology, used by practitioners worldwide to ensure the highest-quality patient care. The 2013-2014 edition has been extensively revised and updated, with new chapters on gene therapy, videos on posterior segment treatment approaches, and more than 175 figures, illustrations, and photos to aid understanding.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 528 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 a significant update, the Academy and the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) have collaborated to make the BCSC® the standard text for all European ophthalmology training programs. The EBO now recommends the BCSC® as the primary educational resource for European trainees and ophthalmologists preparing for the annual EBO Diploma Exam.

Section 12 is organized into three parts. Part one provides an overview of the retina, its relationship to the pigment epithelium, choroid, and vitreous, as well as discussing major retinal disorders and their appropriate diagnostic methods and treatment principles.

As part of this major revision, part two has been reorganized for a more logical flow. These chapters cover specific diseases and trauma to the posterior segment, providing appropriate diagnostic techniques, reviewing vitreoretinal diseases and management, and discussing therapy of retinal diseases.

Substantial updates in part three offer valuable knowledge about cryotherapy for posterior segment diseases, including select therapeutic topics, as well as laser therapy and vitreoretinal surgery.

A new chapter on gene therapy covers common types of DNA therapy, such as gene augmentation, optogenetics, and genome editing.

This revision also includes 19 new videos, showcasing posterior segment treatment approaches and clinical scenarios.

The Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course™ remains the gold standard in ophthalmology education, empowering practitioners to deliver the highest-quality patient care.

ISBN-13: 9781681045528