2023-2024 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC), Complete Set 13 Books (True PDFs)

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 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–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.