Focus on What Matters

Prioritize comprehensive, vetted clinical information with the Academy’s 2024-2025 Basic and Clinical Science Course™. A community of 100+ ophthalmologists refines and reviews the most relevant content each year for the BCSC®.

Practicing ophthalmologists and residents worldwide use the BCSC to ensure the highest-quality patient care. Each of the 13 sections includes up-to-date clinical knowledge, interactive activities, concise videos and tables, photos and illustrations, self-assessment questions with answers, plus opportunities for earning AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

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.

The BCSC Residency Set includes:

Section 1: Update on General Medicine
Section 2: Fundamentals and Principles of Ophthalmology
Section 3: Clinical Optics and Vision Rehabilitation
Section 4: Ophthalmic Pathology and Intraocular Tumors–Major revision
Section 5: Neuro-Ophthalmology
Section 6: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Section 7: Oculofacial Plastic and Orbital Surgery
Section 8: External Disease and Cornea
Section 9: Uveitis and Ocular Inflammation
Section 10: Glaucoma–Major revision
Section 11: Lens and Cataract–Major revision
Section 12: Retina and Vitreous
Section 13: Refractive Surgery

The BCSC Complete Set is available in print or eBook format.