Step into a trusted resource that empowers ophthalmologists and residents worldwide with up-to-date clinical insights curated by 100 experts. Organized into 13 sections covering topics from fundamentals to advanced surgery, the dynamic course offers interactive activities, videos, assessments, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits?.
Be at the Forefront of Clinical Knowledge
The Academy's 2025-2026 Basic and Clinical Science Course(TM) (BCSC®) is ophthalmology's trusted source of clinical information. Lean on the expertise of 100 ophthalmologists who revise the BCSC every year.
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(TM).
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 Complete 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
- Section 5: Neuro-Ophthalmology - Major revision
- Section 6: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
- Section 7: Oculofacial Plastic and Orbital Surgery
- Section 8: External Disease and Cornea - Major revision
- Section 9: Uveitis and Ocular Inflammation
- Section 10: Glaucoma
- Section 11: Lens and Cataract
- Section 12: Retina and Vitreous
- Section 13: Refractive Surgery - Major revision
