2024-2025 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 6

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Equip ophthalmic residents with the Academy’s definitive curriculum. Section 6 begins with discussions on the pediatric eye examination. Part I covers extraocular muscle anatomy, amblyopia, sensory physiology and pathology, and the diagnostic evaluation of strabismus. Part II examines pediatric uveitis and includes phenotype-guided case studies.
Section 6 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course™ (BCSC®) begins with in-depth discussions on the pediatric eye examination. Chapters in part one cover extraocular muscle anatomy, amblyopia, sensory physiology and pathology, and the diagnostic evaluation of strabismus. In addition, this volume covers the diagnosis and treatment of esodeviations and exodeviations, pattern strabismus, vertical deviations, nystagmus, and special forms of strabismus.

Part two features content on pediatric uveitis and includes phenotype-guided case studies. A discussion on childhood ocular trauma with a chapter dedicated to unique issues in pediatric chronic eye care is included.

Section 6 of the BCSC includes 66 videos, including seven animations demonstrating the Krimsky test, cover-uncover test, alternate cover test, prism alternate cover test, simultaneous prism and cover test, in addition to four video activities and four case studies. Flowcharts to simplify the classification of common forms of horizontal strabismus are included. Both print and eBook users have access to the videos, animations, case studies, and activities.

Upon completion of Section 6, readers should be able to:

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