Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC) Section 07 2025–2026

Section 7 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course™ (BCSC^®) details the anatomy of the orbit and adnexa and emphasizes a practical approach to evaluating and managing orbital and eyelid disorders, including malpositions and involutional changes. This section covers current information on congenital, inflammatory, infectious, neoplastic, and traumatic conditions of the orbit and accessory structures. This book also reviews key aspects of orbital and eyelid surgery and abnormalities of the lacrimal secretory and drainage systems and activities.

BCSC Section 7 has an expanded discussion and depiction of oculofacial anatomy with detailed images of cadaveric dissections. Increase your understanding with over 170 new photographs and illustrations.

Review key concepts with 28 videos demonstrating the excision of lateral dermoid and medial dermoid excision, white-eyed blow-out fracture, enucleation with orbital implant, incision and drainage of chalazion, and lateral canthal defect repair using O-to-Z flap. This section includes four interactive activities covering the side and top view of the left orbit, eyelid anatomy, and danger zones with filler injections (sample). Both print and eBook users can access to the videos and activities.

Upon completion of Section 7, readers should be able to:

• Describe the normal anatomy and function of orbital and periocular tissues
• Choose appropriate examination techniques and protocols for diagnosing disorders of the orbit, eyelids, and lacrimal system
• Describe functional and cosmetic indications in the surgical management of eyelid and periorbital conditions

Section chair: Bobby S. Korn, MD, PhD
Last Major Revision: 2023-2024
Print: 400 pages

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Print ISBN: 978-1-68104-838-3
eBook ISBN: 978-1-68104-864-2
Print & eBook ISBN: 978-1-68104-851-2

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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.

Each of the 13 volumes includes up-to-date clinical knowledge, concise text, tables, photos and illustrations, multimedia, self-assessment questions with answers, and opportunities to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

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.

CME Information
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.