2017-2018 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC), Section 13: Refractive Surgery (MAJOR REVISION)

This year section 13 is updated to include eight original videos demonstrating refractive surgical techniques, including the recently FDA-approved SMILE procedure. Covers the science of refractive surgery, accommodative and nonaccommodative treatment of presbyopia and patient evaluation. Examines specific procedures in refractive surgery and their potential complications, and refractive surgery in ocular and systemic disease. Includes information on lens implants used in the United States and other countries. Both print and eBook users have access to the videos.

Upon completion of Section 13, readers should be able to:

Identify the general types of lasers used in refractive surgeries
Explain the steps including medical and social history, ocular examination and ancillary testing in evaluating whether a patient is an appropriate candidate for refractive surgery
For incisional keratorefractive surgery, describe the history, patient selection, surgical techniques, outcomes, and complications
Explain recent developments in the application of wavefront technology to surface ablation and LASIK
Describe the different types of IOLs used for refractive correction
Last major revision: 2017-2018

Section chair: M. Bowes Hamill, MD

Print: 254 pages

About the BCSC

The Academy's Basic and Clinical Science CourseTM (BCSC) is ophthalmology s definitive compilation of scientific research and clinical experience. It is continually updated by a faculty of more than 90 expert ophthalmologists. Each of the 13 volumes includes fundamental clinical knowledge; numerous tables, photos and illustrations; self-assessment questions with answers; and opportunities for earning AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM.

Print ISBN: 978-1-61525-819-2