2026–2027 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC), Section 8: External Disease and Cornea is published by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) as part of the world's most widely used ophthalmology curriculum. It starts with the structure and function of the external eye and cornea, then covers examination techniques, ocular surface disease, infections, dystrophies, tumours and corneal transplantation.
Topics Covered
- Structure and function of the external eye and cornea
- Examination techniques and diagnostic devices for the external eye and cornea
- Ocular surface disease, including dry eye and its treatment
- Corneal degenerations and deposits
- Congenital anomalies of the cornea
- Corneal dystrophies, including Fuchs endothelial dystrophy
- Infectious keratitis and conjunctivitis: bacterial, viral, fungal and Acanthamoeba
- Immune-mediated diseases of the external eye
- Tumours of the conjunctiva and cornea
- Toxic and traumatic injuries of the anterior segment
- Corneal transplantation: penetrating and lamellar keratoplasty (DSAEK, DMEK, DALK)
Key Features
- Major revision, reorganised for easier reading
- "Key Points" and "Clinical Pearls" throughout
- Clinical photographs, slit-lamp images, tables and illustrations
- Written and reviewed by the AAO's expert editorial committee
Who Is This Book For?
- Ophthalmology residents (FCPS / MS Ophthalmology)
- Cornea and external disease fellows
- Doctors preparing for FCPS Part II, ICO, FRCOphth and OKAP exams
- Practising ophthalmologists and cornea specialists
Book Details
- Title: 2026–2027 BCSC Section 8: External Disease and Cornea
- Series: Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC)
- Publisher: American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Editorial Committee Chair: Danielle Trief, MD, MSc
- ISBN-13: 9781681049786
- Pages: 568
- Format: Paperback
- Language: English
- Note: AAO eBook access key, online videos, interactive activities and CME credits not included
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