2017-2018 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC), Section 04: Ophthalmic Pathology and Intraocular Tumors - Softcover

American Academy Of Ophthalmology

 
9781615258109: 2017-2018 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC), Section 04: Ophthalmic Pathology and Intraocular Tumors

Synopsis

Section 4 presents materials in two parts: Part I, Ophthalmic Pathology; and Part II, Intraocular Tumors. Part I uses a hierarchy that moves from general to specific to help derive a differential diagnosis for a specific tissue. Part II is a compilation of selected clinical aspects of importance to the general ophthalmologist. Additionally, this section has a variety of images and videos. Both print and eBook users have access to the videos.

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Upon completion of Section 4, readers should be able to:

Describe a structured approach to understanding major ocular conditions based on a hierarchical framework of topography, disease process, general diagnosis and differential diagnosis
Summarize the steps in handling ocular specimens for pathologic study, including obtaining, dissecting, processing, and staining tissues
Identify those ophthalmic lesions that indicate systemic disease and are potentially life threatening
Section chair: Robert H. Rosa Jr., MD

Print: 372 pages

About the BCSC

The Academy's Basic and Clinical Science CourseTM (BCSC®) is ophthalmology s definitive compilation of scientific research and clinical experience. It is continually updated by a faculty of more than 90 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 CreditTM.

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.

Print ISBN: 978-1-61525-810-9

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