02653cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000500011324500960016326400510025930000470031033600260035733700260038333800360040950000310044550801880047652013740066453400770203865300180211565300250213365300260215865300150218485600420219985600430224199900190228467117UtSlPG20260610134541.0mcr n260607r20221908utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aRE1 aZiegler, S. Lewisq(Samuel Lewis),d1861-192610aHistory of Iridotomy :bKnife-Needle vs. Scissors—Description of Author's V-Shaped Method 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2022-01-07  aThiers Halliwell, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"History of Iridotomy" by S. Lewis Ziegler is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work offers a comprehensive examination of the historical development of iridotomy, a surgical procedure aimed at creating an artificial pupil, particularly addressing the evolution of techniques and instruments over nearly two centuries. Ziegler's detailed account critically assesses various methods, comparing techniques such as the knife-needle and scissors approach, while underscoring the significance of advancements in surgical practice.  The book meticulously outlines the lineage of iridotomy techniques, beginning with the pioneering contributions of William Cheselden in the 18th century and tracing the shifts in surgical philosophies and practices through prominent figures like Adams, Janin, Maunoir, and von Graefe. Ziegler presents an in-depth discussion of the specific methods, including the author’s unique V-shaped method, detailing procedural steps, instrument design, and surgical outcomes. By showcasing case studies and the evolution of tools from the original knife-needle to contemporary adaptations, Ziegler effectively illustrates the challenges and triumphs in the field of ophthalmic surgery, providing valuable insights for both medical professionals and historians of medicine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: American Medical Association, 1908  aOphthalmology  aEye -- Abnormalities  aIris (Eye) -- Surgery  aIridectomy4 uhttps://archive.org/details/b2163974740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67117  c107939d107939