2026-2027 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 5 (Paperback)

Paperback. Section 5 of the Academys Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC) provides a symptom-driven approach to diagnosing and treating major neuro-ophthalmic conditions. Accordingly, the emphasis is on the patients examination, both basic and extended, and the appropriate use of adjunctive studies to determine the status of the patients visual system.BCSC Section 5s major revision features improved content regarding the approach to diagnosing and managing a patient with neuro-ophthalmic disease. BCSC Section 5s opening chapter, Neuro-Ophthalmic Anatomy, has been reorganized, clinical content has been updated, and online neuroimaging correlates to the anatomical illustrations have been added. Two new features have also been added: underlined Key Points, which identify essential information in each chapter, and interactive online case studies in which the reader is prompted to describe the appropriate evaluation of common neuro-ophthalmic problems.Topics that have been expanded include sagging eye syndrome (age-related distance esotropia and cyclovertical strabismus), foveal displacement syndrome, Wernicke encephalopathy, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Miller Fisher syndrome, and Parkinson disease. The overview of supranuclear (prenuclear) disorders of ocular motility, widely considered one of the most challenging topics in neuro-ophthalmology, has been restructured for a more logical flow and improved readability. This updated edition includes 19 new videos and three new interactive activities, for a total of 51 videos and eight activities. In addition, there are three new case studies and nine online labeled anatomy images.About the BCSCThe Academys Basic and Clinical Science Course is ophthalmologys definitive source of clinical information. Practicing ophthalmologists and residents worldwide use the BCSC to ensure the highest-quality patient care. Centering on a symptom-driven method for neuro-ophthalmic challenges, this section stresses detailed patient exams with targeted imaging. Reorganized anatomy, updated clinical insights, interactive cases and new multimedia tools aid in effectively diagnosing and managing complex visual system disorders. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…