History of Ophthalmology: Sub auspiciis Academiae Ophthalmologicae Internationalis / Edition 1

by Claudia Zrenner, Daniel M. Albert

Overview

This volume includes case histories (Adolf Hitler and John Milton), biographies (William Thomson, Joseph Woodward, E.J. Curran, Pope John XXI, George McClellan and A.E. Krill), an oral history and the history of the National Eye Institute.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780792334019
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	04/30/1995
Series:	History of Ophthalmology , #7
Edition description:	Reprinted from DOCUMENTA OPHTHALMOLOGICA, 89:1, 1995
Pages:	198
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.45(h) x 0.02(d)

About the Author

Albert, Daniel M., MD (Univ of Wisconsin); Edwards, Diane D., MS, MA (Univ of Wisconsin)

The contributors represent the specialties of ophthalmology and the history of science/medicine. Most are from Univ of Iowa, Univ of Wisconsin, Univ of Illinois-Chicago, and Univ of Chicago.

Table of Contents

Cogan and Verhoeff: A friendship of genius.- Life events and visual symptoms of Adolf Hitler (With personal anecdotes).- The blindness of John Milton.- Neurology of the Ocular Muscles: emerge of a neuro-ophthalmologist A personal history and tribute to David Cogan.- William Thomson and Joseph Janvier Wood-ward.- William Fisher Norris: A Philadelphia ophthal-mologist.- M.D., D. Ophth..- Pope John XXI, ophthalmologist.- Did George McClellan commit malpractice?.- A brief biography of his life and final days.- Toichiro Kuwabara on Dave Cogan An interview.- The origins of the National Eye Institute 1933–1968 The Fifth Charles B. Snyder Lecture.- A history of low vision and blind rehabilitation in the United States.- The tarsectomy operation of A.P.L. Gillet de Grandmont and its periodic rediscovery (1837–1894).- Pioneers in the history of orbital decompression for Graves’ ophthalmopathy R.U. Kroenlein (1847–1910), O. Hirsch (1877–1965) and H.C. Naffziger (1884–1961).- Brian wars: Passion and conflict in the localization of vision in the brain.- Jaeger, About Glaucoma.- Optical uses of fans.

Editorial Reviews

‘I do recommend not only this volume but earlier and future volumes as well.'
Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica (1996)

From the Publisher

5 Stars! from Doody

This history was commissioned by the American Academy of Ophthalmology for publication in 1996 as part of the commemoration of the celebration of its 100th year of existence. The editors appropriately suggest that the book is an overview of the history of ophthalmology, which strongly supports their thesis that progress in the specialty has progressively evolved because of the solid contributions, intellectual and practical, and scientific methodology. This is demonstrated by an examination of the contributions of individuals in basic and clinical ophthalmology and by describing the foresight of leaders in moving the field forward. All ophthalmologists will benefit from reading this book and adding historical perspective to supplement their daily snapshots of the profession. The editors and other contributors are uniquely qualified to write this historical account. The book is loaded with interesting black-and-white photographs plus 13 color plates. Each chapter is carefully documented with extensive references. The table of contents, organization, and index make it easy to navigate through the book, which is very readable and relatively short (394 pages). As ophthalmologists juggle busy schedules, contemplate the tribulations of changes in healthcare delivery, and face other unpleasant challenges, it is easy to lose sight of the rich history and traditions of ophthalmology and the amazing accomplishments of our predecessors. They have given current generations of ophthalmologists broad shoulders to stand on in these trying times. Reading this enjoyable and informative book provides perspective and reinvigorates the reader's enthusiasm and commitment.

John W. Chandler