Reflex neuroses arising from ocular and nasal abnormalities : oration in ophthalmology / by S. Lewis Ziegler.

  • Ziegler, S. Lewis (Samuel Lewis), 1861-1926.
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[1908]
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    refraction, which often gave the desired reUef, he proceeded to examine all cases of reflex neuroses for muscular unbalance, and to perform tenotomies for their relief. He stated' that he had cured many cases of epilepsy, chorea, and weak mentality. So careful an observer as the late Dr. Noyes, who was then one of our leading ophthalmologists, placed himself on record as being conversant with many of Ran- ney's successful cases, and in part endorsed his views. Following this came a veritable cyclone of hetero- phoric studies on the use of prisms, muscular gym- nastics, and partial tenotomies for the correction of muscular errors and the relief of these complicating systemic reflexes. To this symposium Savage'' contributed much original research in muscular anomalies, operative methods, and the demonstra- tion of new theories, always conceding, however, the therapeutic value of properly corrected ame- tropia in relieving headache, migraine, and other reflex disturbances. Gould tried to stem the tide of tenotomies by advocating a return to the older method of prism exercises, but, not succeeding, declared surgery the despair of medicine, abandoned all ophthalmic sur- gery, and devoted his attention wholly to refraction. He, however, adopted the entire symptomatology of his foes, the muscle faddists, and stated that com- plete relief from this host of reflex neuroses could only be obtained by properly adjusted glasses. He undoubtedly alleged too much. Nevertheless, there is much of undisputed truth in what he says, which is all the more reason for calm, dispassionate state- ments^ 'Lectures on Nervous Diseases, 1888, pp. 451, et seq. ^Diseases of the Eye, 1890, p. 191. ^'■New Truths in Ophthalmology, 1893. Medical and Surgical Reporter, July 29, 1882. ^'Medical News, October 14, 1893.