Main description:

The 13-volume "2008-2009 Basic and Clinical Science Course" (BCSC) is the foundation for residents and a definitive source of up-to-date clinical knowledge for practitioners. Revised annually by a faculty of leading ophthalmologists, the BCSC covers everything from basic anatomy, optics and pathology to such specialized topics as retina, glaucoma and cataract. The BCSC draws on a solid foundation of scientific research and clinical experience, and features thousands of photos and illustrations. Each Section includes self-assessment study questions and answers.

Contents:

Section 1: Update on General Medicine; Section 2: Fundamentals and Principles of Ophthalmology; Section 3: Clinical Optics; Section 4: Ophthalmic Pathology and Intraocular Tumors; Section 5: Neuro-Ophthalmology; Section 6: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus; Section 7: Orbit, Eyelids, and Lacrimal System; Section 8: External Disease and Cornea; Section 9: Intraocular Inflammation and Uveitis; Section 10: Glaucoma- Revised!; Section 11: Lens and Cataract- Revised!; Section 12: Retina and Vitreous- Revised!; Section 13: Refractive Surgery- Revised!; Master Index.