An introductory lecture on the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the eye / [Richard Middlemore].

  • Richard Middlemore
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1839
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    29 observations on the works of various writers on diseases of the eye. | Here are the works of WarzE,* WENZEL,t and Demours,t and I may mention to you that they are all open to the same objection—they are not only behind the present state of science, but are composed by men who practised almost, if not entirely, as oculists. Hence, as I have already ex- plained, we can feel but little confidence in their statements respecting the causes and treatment of many ophthalmic maladies depending on particular states of health, or con- ditions of the constitution, however accurately they may have described all their visible external symptoms. The work of the illustrious Scarpa,§ though formerly in great repute, is not adapted to junior students. He is not only behind the knowledge of the present day, but his system of therapeutics is essentially defective. In fact, he has laid an undue stress upon local remedies; many of which are, moreover, not only inefficient but extremely disgusting. However, he suggested many important im- provements in the treatment of diseases of the eye, which will be noticed in the course of the lectures I am now engaged in delivering. | The work of WELLER,|| like those of BENEDIcT,{] Saun- DERS,** VETCH,Ttt and EpMonsTon,{{ and the more recent * Chirurgical Observations relative to the Eye. London, 1798. + Manuel de UOculiste. Paris, 1808. + Traité des Maladies des Yeux. Paris, 1818. § Practical Observations on the Principal Diseases of the Eyes. With Notes. By James Brices. London, 1806. Or Translation. By J. B. F. Léveillé. Paris, 1807, || A Manual of the Diseases of the Human Eye. By Dr. Coarites H. WEL- LER. ‘Translated by GEORGE C. MontEatTH, M.D. Glasgow, 1821. q De Morbis Oculi Humani Inflammatoriis. Leipsic, 1811. ** 4A Treatise on some Practical Points relating to the Diseases of the Eye. London, 1816. tt A Practical Treatise on the Diseases of the Hye. London, 1820. tt} A Treatise on the Varieties and Consequences of Ophthalmia. Wondon, 1806.
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