Synopsis of Ophthalmology

A Synopsis of Ophthalmology

This is a welcome addition to the well-known 'Synopsis' series. These, owing to the absence of illustrations, are not suitable as an introduction to the subject, but form an excellent means of revision before examinations. Not all ophthalmologists will agree with some of the advice given. For example, the treatment of photophthalmia electrica given is cold bathing, dark room, and astringent lot...

A Synopsis of Ophthalmology

A Synopsis of the History of Ophthalmology

IT is my pleasant privilege, as a member of the Honorary Medical Staff, to extend to you a warm welcome at the beginning of this session. You are now part of a great team which is running this hospital and, as such, you will be called upon to perform your allotted tasks. This hospital may be comparatively young in years, but our forefathers have endowed us with many advantages, and our aim shou...

Ophthalmology

This recent addition to the Clio Medica series is very welcome for several reasons. It is almost unique, for the only other histories of ophthalmology in English are a very short essay by Sorsby and an article by Shastid in the American Encyclopedia of Ophthalmology. The brevity of Chance's history has excluded a separate bibliography, yet the author has managed to include mention in the text o...

Ophthalmology.