2017-2018 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC), Section 12: Retina and Vitreous - Softcover

American Academy Of Ophthalmology

9781615258185: 2017-2018 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC), Section 12: Retina and Vitreous

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ISBN 10: 1615258183 ISBN 13: 9781615258185

Publisher: American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2017

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Provides an overview of the structure and function of the retina and its relationship to the pigment epithelium, choroid and vitreous. Describes the major vitreoretinal disorders and appropriate diagnostic methods and treatment principles.

Includes updates on the management of age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and venous occlusive disease chapter covering retinovascular disease associated with cardiovascular disease. An emphasis on imaging is demonstrated in this text with more than 175 images and ten surgical videos to illustrate common vitreoretinal procedures. Both print and eBook users have access to the videos.

Separate chapters are devoted to age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinopathy of prematurity, including the latest imaging techniques and choroidal detail. Selected therapeutic topics include laser therapy and vitreoretinal surgery.

Upon completion of Section 12, readers should be able to:

Select appropriate methods of examination and ancillary studies for the diagnosis of vitreoretinal disorders
Describe the principles of medical and surgical treatment of vitreoretinal disorders
Incorporate data from major prospective clinical trials in the management of selected vitreoretinal disorders
Major revision: 2015-2016

Section chair: Colin A. McCannel, MD

Print: 422 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.

Print ISBN: 978-1-61525-818-5