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Section 10 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course™ (BCSC®) provides a comprehensive discussion of glaucoma, including epidemiology, genetic factors, intraocular pressure and aqueous humor dynamics, clinical evaluation and imaging of the anterior and posterior segments, perimetry, and glaucoma in children and adolescents.
The various classes of medical therapy for glaucoma are described, including a discussion of the mechanism of action and adverse effects of available agents. New Key Points sidebars and tables accompany the discussion of various surgical procedures.
Section 10 of the BCSC contains a chapter on surgical therapy for glaucoma, which includes 23 surgical videos to enhance learning. Three new interactive case studies are included that present hypothetical patients and their histories, examination results, imaging, differential diagnosis, and management (sample).
In addition to videos, Section 10 contains numerous photographs and illustrations depicting disease entities and surgical techniques. Both print and eBook users have access to all of Section 10’s multimedia components.
Upon completion of Section 10, readers should be able to:
- Describe the pathophysiology of and therapy for primary congenital and juvenile-onset glaucomas
- Describe the various classes of medical therapy for glaucoma, including the efficacy, mechanism of action, and safety
- State the indications and techniques for laser and incisional surgical procedures for glaucoma, as well as the complications of these treatments
Section chair: Michael V. Boland, MD, PhD
Print: 344 pages
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Print ISBN: 978-1-68104-792-8
eBook ISBN: 978-1-68104-818-5
Print & eBook ISBN: 978-1-68104-805-5
About the BCSC
The Academy’s Basic and Clinical Science Course™ is ophthalmology’s definitive source of clinical information. Practicing ophthalmologists and residents worldwide use the BCSC® to ensure the highest-quality patient care.
Each of the 13 volumes includes up-to-date clinical knowledge, concise text, tables, photos and illustrations, multimedia, self-assessment questions with answers, and opportunities for earning AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
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.
CME Information
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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