Atlas of the external diseases of the eye : including a brief treatise on the pathology and treatment / by O. Haab ; authorized translation from the German ; edited by G.E. de Schweinitz.

  • Haab, O. (Otto), 1850-1931.
Date:
1903
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    omy in simple, glaucoma in an advanced stage. In the early stages of simple glaucoma iridectomy may also be employed. It is often advisable to combine the two opera- tions, and many cases require repeated sclerotomies at varying intervals, the myosis meanwhile being steadily maintained. The course of the disease is in most cases marked by frequent relapses, which readily yield to proper treatment. But in no ease should a patient be left to himself without observation after the performance of an iridectomy. In hemorrhagic glaucoma, not iridectomy, but sclerotomy is indicated, combined with active myosis and cardiac stimulants. Infantile glaucoma can be cured by repeated sclerotomy, if begun early enough. [Sym- pathectomy, or excision of the superior cervical ganglion of the sympäthetie, is recommended by some surgeons for the relief of glaucoma. The Operation should not replace iridectomy or sclerotomy, and should never be used in acute cases. It has been employed for the relief of glau- coma after other therapeutic measures have failed, and is worth consideration in hemorrhagic glaucoma and in cer- tain cases of advanced glaucoma with poor vision and a condition of the ocular coats which would render it almost certain that iridectomy would be followed by disastrous results. The Editor’s personal experience with this Opera- tion is limited, but has not been favorable. A few very admirable results have been yeported.—Ed.] 2. Secondary Glaucoma. This form of glaucoma may occur at any age and as a • complication of various diseases. It manifests itself by cloudiness of the cornea, dilatatioii of the pupil (unless there are annular adhesions), and pain. Like the primary form, it may lead to loss of vision through excavation of the nerve-head. Secondary glaucoma is induced by the following condi- tions: 1. Any condition tending to draw or push the iris for- ward; anterior svnechiie with corneal wounds, especially