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9781681048734 978-1681048734
Be at the Forefront of Clinical Knowledge
The Academy’s 2025-2026 Basic and Clinical Science Course™ (BCSC®) is ophthalmology’s trusted source of clinical information. Lean on the expertise of 100+ ophthalmologists who revise the BCSC every year.
Practicing ophthalmologists and residents worldwide use the BCSC to ensure the highest-quality patient care. Each of the 13 sections includes up-to-date clinical knowledge, interactive activities, concise videos and tables, photos and illustrations, self-assessment questions with answers, plus opportunities for earning AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Beginning with the 2013–2014 edition, the Academy and the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) have partnered 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 studying for the annual EBO Diploma Exam.
The BCSC Complete Set includes:
Section 1: Update on General Medicine
Section 2: Fundamentals and Principles of Ophthalmology
Section 3: Clinical Optics and Vision Rehabilitation
Section 4: Ophthalmic Pathology and Intraocular Tumors
Section 5: Neuro-Ophthalmology – Major revision
Section 6: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Section 7: Oculofacial Plastic and Orbital Surgery
Section 8: External Disease and Cornea – Major revision
Section 9: Uveitis and Ocular Inflammation
Section 10: Glaucoma
Section 11: Lens and Cataract
Section 12: Retina and Vitreous
Section 13: Refractive Surgery – Major revision
The BCSC Complete Set is available in print or eBook format.
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Print: Includes 13 print volumes
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Each BCSC section includes its own comprehensive index. Additionally, the eBook version of the BCSC allows you to search by keyword or topic. The Academy no longer produces a Master Index.
Print ISBN: 978-1681048734 9781681048734
eBook ISBN: 978-1681048741 9781681048741
Print & eBook ISBN: 978-1681048758 9781681048758
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CME Information
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
(Sections 1, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13) The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
(Sections 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 12) The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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