Clinical Knowledge is Constantly Evolving

Stay at the forefront of clinical knowledge with the Academy’s 2023-2024 Basic and Clinical Science Course™. A community of 100+ ophthalmologists refines and reviews the most relevant content each year for the BSCS^®.

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

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

Print: Includes 13 print volumes

eBook: Read Academy eBooks online from nearly any computer, or download eBooks to your mobile device with the free Academy eBooks app. For eBook features, requirements and licensing, visit: aao.org/ebooks.

eBook purchasers can access the content for the life of the product, typically five years from the last date of sale. Please allow up to 90 minutes for receiving an access key (via email) that will allow you to retrieve your eBook after purchase.

Each BCSC section includes its own comprehensive index. Additionally, the eBook version of the BCSC allows you to search by keyword or topic. The Academy no longer produces a Master Index.

Buy more and save (applicable to eBook purchases only)
20% off for 2 to 15 users
30% off for 16 or more users

Bulk discounts apply to units purchased in a single order. For example, five eBook sets purchased in a single transaction will trigger a 20% discount at checkout. Cumulative purchases made on multiple orders will not trigger a discount.

Print ISBN: 978-1-68104-655-6
eBook ISBN: 978-1-68104-656-3
Print & eBook ISBN: 978-1-68104-657-0

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.

(Sections 1, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13) 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.

(Sections 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 12) The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.