Jesse L. Berry

Advances in Ophthalmology and Optometry reviews the most current practices in both ophthalmology and optometry. A distinguished editorial board, headed by Dr. Myron Yanoff, identifies key areas of major progress and controversy and invites expert ophthalmologists and optometrists to contribute original articles devoted to these topics. Topics covered this volume include, but are not limited to, technology in the evolution of eye care, myopia, anti-VEGF medications in retinopathy of prematurity, current management of retinoblastoma, secondary angle-closure glaucoma, management of conjunctival bleb leaks, newer therapies for giant cell arteritis, nystagmus, corneal crosslinking, corneal inlays for treatment of presbyopia, orbital floor management, refinements in the conjunctivomullerectomy procedure, emerging intraocular infections of global significance, and recent advances in ocular imaging, among others.

Section 4 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course™ (BCSC®) presents materials in 2 parts: Part I, Ophthalmic Pathology; and Part II, Intraocular Tumors. The hierarchy of the chapters in Part I moves from general to specific to help clinicians derive a differential diagnosis for a specific issue. Part II is a compilation of selected clinical aspects of importance to the general ophthalmologist, this section contains extensive discussion of intraocular tumors. BCSC Section 4 also links selected content to the Academy’s online Pathology Atlas, which contains supplemental images, case studies, and other resources to help enhance a readers understanding. Symbols throughout the book indicate where readers can find supplemental content in the Atlas. Additionally, Section 4 contains Clinical Pearls, which identify information with direct relevance to clinical practice. Chapter Two has a Quick-Start Guide that outlines pathology in an easy-to-follow format, provides a glossary of select pathology terminology, and contains new features, such as Key Points icons and Take Note boxes, which identify important information. Section 4 of the BCSC includes 10 activities and 11 videos. Additional educational activities, including self-assessment modules and videos, facilitate learning key concepts in ophthalmic pathology. About the BCSC The Academy’s Basic and Clinical Science Course™ is ophthalmology’s definitive source of clinical information. Practicing ophthalmologists and residents worldwide use the BCSC® to ensure the highest-quality patient care.

Major RevisionSection 4 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course™ (BCSC®) presents materials in 2 parts: Part I, Ophthalmic Pathology; and Part II, Intraocular Tumors. The hierarchy of the chapters in Part I moves from general to specific to help clinicians derive a differential diagnosis for a specific issue. Part II is a compilation of selected clinical aspects of importance to the general ophthalmologist – this section contains extensive discussion of intraocular tumors. Section 4 also links selected content to the online Pathology Atlas, which contains supplemental images and case studies to help enhance reader understanding. Symbols throughout the book indicate where readers can find supplemental content in the Atlas. Additionally, Section 4 now contains Clinical Pearls, which identify information with direct relevance to clinical practice. Chapter Two has been reformatted into a Quick-Start Guide that outlines pathology in an easy-to-follow format, provides a glossary of select pathology terminology, and contains new features, such as Key Points icons and Take Note boxes, which identify important information. Section 4 of the BCSC includes 10 activities and 11 videos. Additional educational activities, including self-assessment modules and videos, facilitate learning key concepts in ophthalmic pathology. An online Pathology Atlas provides additional images, case studies, and other resources. Both print and eBook users have access to the videos and activities. Upon completion of Section 4, readers should be able to:Describe a structured approach to understanding major ocular conditions based on hierarchical framework of topography, disease process, and differential diagnosis. List the steps for handling ocular specimens for pathologic study, including preoperative surgeon-pathologist communication and obtaining, appropriately submitting, dissecting, processing, and staining tissues. Explain the basic principles of special procedures and diagnostic testing used in ophthalmic pathology, such as immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, and molecular genetic techniques.