2022-2023 Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM), Section 13: Refractive Surgery

The Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course is the gold standard in ophthalmology, used by practitioners worldwide to provide the highest-quality patient care. The 13th edition includes up-to-date clinical knowledge, concise information, tables, self-assessment questions, photos, illustrations, and opportunities for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Section 13 covers refractive surgery and patient evaluation, with eight original videos demonstrating techniques. Upon completion, readers should be able to explain the steps in evaluating whether a patient is an appropriate candidate for refractive surgery, describe patient selection, epithelial removal, refractive outcomes, and complications, and describe how intraocular surgical procedures can be used for refractive correction.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 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™.

Beginning with the 2013–2014 edition, the Academy and the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) have collaborated to establish the BCSC® as 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 13, covering the science of refractive surgery and patient evaluation, delves into various aspects of refractive surgery, including specific procedures, potential complications, their application in ocular and systemic diseases, and accommodative and nonaccommodative treatment of presbyopia. Additionally, the book provides valuable information on lens implants.

This section features a dedicated chapter on small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE), providing an in-depth review of advances in intraocular lens technology. It also includes comprehensive coverage of intraocular refractive surgery. To enhance your understanding, eight original videos are included, showcasing refractive surgical techniques, including the FDA-approved SMILE procedure.

Upon completing Section 13, readers will possess the knowledge and skills to:

• Explain the comprehensive steps involved in evaluating whether a patient is a suitable candidate for refractive surgery, encompassing medical and social history, ocular examination, and ancillary testing.
• Describe the patient selection criteria and considerations for surface ablation procedures, such as epithelium.

By embracing the comprehensive content of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course™, you can elevate your expertise and deliver the highest-quality patient care in the field of ophthalmology.

ISBN-13: 9781681045535