2026-2027 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 5

Neuro-Ophthalmology
Centering on a symptom-driven method for neuro-ophthalmic challenges, this section stresses detailed patient exams with targeted imaging. Reorganized anatomy, updated clinical insights, interactive cases and new multimedia tools aid in effectively diagnosing and managing complex visual system disorders.
Section 5 of the Academys Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC) provides a symptom-driven approach to diagnosing and treating major neuro-ophthalmic conditions. Accordingly, the emphasis is on the patients examination, both basic and extended, and the appropriate use of adjunctive studies to determine the status of the patients visual system.

BCSC Section 5s major revision features improved content regarding the approach to diagnosing and managing a patient with neuro-ophthalmic disease. BCSC Section 5s opening chapter, Neuro-Ophthalmic Anatomy, has been reorganized, clinical content has been updated