Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC) 2010-2011

The Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC) is an essential resource for practicing ophthalmologists and residents and has been the standard of ophthalmic references for more than 35 years. The BCSC provides up-to-date clinical knowledge and is continually revised by a faculty of 90 leading ophthalmologists. It covers everything from basic anatomy, optics and pathology to such specialized topics as retina, glaucoma and cataract. The BCSC draws on a solid foundation of scientific research and clinical experience, and features thousands of photos and illustrations. Each section includes self-assessment study questions and answers. The DVD contains the content for all 13 sections of the BCSC on one disc. Features: Interactive self-assessment program with more than 600 questions; Powerful search capabilities; Reference links to the PubMed Web site and citation database; User-friendly tools allow you to highlight text, bookmark important pages and create notes.
System requirements: Pentium III 1GHz or faster processor; Microsoft XP, Vista or 7; Local user account with administrator access; 512 MB RAM minimum; Hard-disk drive with at least 100 MB of free space; 8x or faster read-access DVD-ROM drive; 1024 x 768 minimum display resolution recommended; True Color display recommended. Note: The 2010-2011 BCSC DVD-ROM is not Mac compatible. Mac users should purchase the BCSC online product.