DESCRIPTION:
The Academy""s Basic and Clinical Science CourseÖ is ophthalmology""s definitive source of clinical information. Practicing ophthalmologists and residents worldwide use the BCSC® to ensure the highest-quality patient care. Lean on the 100+ ophthalmologists who target the most beneficial clinical updates for this key ophthalmic reference each year.
Section 2 provides the essential scientific grounding for current ophthalmic practice.
It also includes an imaging chapter, Ophthalmic Radiology, with figures and tables covering relevant topics, including comparing MRI and CT and ordering imaging studies. Efficiently study with newly added sidebars highlighting key points and take-away information in each chapter.
Discusses ocular anatomy, embryology, biochemistry and metabolism in the eye, and ocular pharmacology. Features genetics information, including an overview of appropriate uses for the latest genetic techniques.
Three clinical videos and three interactive activities that aid your understanding are included. Print users have access to the videos and interactive activities.
Upon completion of Section 2, readers should be able to:
- Identify the bones making up the orbital walls and the orbital foramina.
- Identify the biochemical composition of the various parts of the eye and the eye""s secretions.
- Demonstrate how appropriate diagnosis and management of genetic diseases can lead to better patient care.
- Describe the features of the eye that facilitate or impede drug delivery.
- Describe the mechanisms of action of antibiotic, antiviral, and antifungal medications.
- Discuss the anesthetic agents used in ophthalmology.
CONTENTS:
PART I Anatomy
1 Orbit and Ocular Adnexa
2 The Eye
3 Cranial Nerves: Central and Peripheral Connections
PART II Embryology
4 Ocular Development
PART III Genetics
5 Molecular Genetics
6 Clinical Genetics
PART IV Biochemistry and Metabolism
7 Tear Film
8 Cornea
9 Aqueous Humor, Iris, and Ciliary Body
10 Lens
11 Vitreous
12 Retina
13 Retinal Pigment Epithelium
14 Reactive Oxygen Species and Antioxidants
PART V Ocular Pharmacology
15 Pharmacologic Principles
16 Ocular Pharmacotherapeutics
PART VI Imaging
17 Principles of Radiology for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
