2015-2016 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC), Section 11: Lens and Cataract - Softcover

American Academy Of Ophthalmology

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1615256555 ISBN 13: 9781615256556

Publisher: American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2015

Synopsis

2015-2016 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 11: Lens and Cataract

Reviews the anatomy, physiology, embryology and pathology of the lens. Covers the epidemiology, evaluation and management of cataracts and gives an overview of lens and cataract surgery, including special situations. Section 11 also walks the reader through making an appropriate differential diagnosis and designing a management plan for intraoperative and postoperative complications of cataract surgery.

Upon completion of Section 11, readers should be able to:
* Identify congenital anomalies of the lens
* List types of congenital and acquired cataracts
* Describe the association of cataracts with aging, trauma, medications, and systemic and ocular diseases
* Describe the evaluation and management of patients with cataract and other lens abnormalities

Section chair: James C. Bobrow, MD

About the BCSC

The Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC) is ophthalmology's definitive compilation of scientific research and clinical experience. It is continually updated by a faculty of more than 80 expert ophthalmologists. Each of the 13 volumes includes fundamental clinical knowledge; numerous tables, photos and illustrations; self-assessment questions with answers; and opportunities for earning AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(TM).

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1615256555
• ISBN 13: 9781615256556
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256
• Editor: James C Bobrow MD