Be at the Forefront of Clinical Knowledge

The Academy’s 2025-2026 Basic and Clinical Science Course™ (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™.

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