A Treatise on Strabismus: With a Description of New Instruments Designed to Improve the Operation for Its Cure, in Simplicity, Ease and Safety, Illustrated by Cases (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Bolton

9780267843497: A Treatise on Strabismus: With a Description of New Instruments Designed to Improve the Operation for Its Cure, in Simplicity, Ease and Safety, Illustrated by Cases (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267843496 ISBN 13: 9780267843497

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover safer, simpler ways to treat squints with historical insight and practical detail.

This classic medical treatise presents a hands-on look at strabismus surgery, focusing on new instruments designed to improve safety and ease for patients. It combines case descriptions with practical guidance on technique, anatomy, and postoperative care, offering readers a clear sense of the surgeon’s reasoning and evolving methods.

The book walks through real cases, describing how early interventions corrected eye alignment, reduced symptoms, and improved vision. It discusses the challenges of the procedure, the importance of patient comfort, and how instrument design can influence outcomes. Readers gain an appreciation for surgical craftsmanship, problem-solving in the clinic, and the progress of ophthalmic practice in the era it was written.

Detailed notes on step-by-step operations and instrument use, including a steel hook with a protective guard.
Observations on patient response, inflammation, and healing after the procedure.
Comparisons of tools and techniques to reduce pain, avoid damage, and improve safety.
Practical considerations for planning treatment when both eyes may be affected.

Ideal for readers of medical history, ophthalmology, and anyone curious about how surgical tools and techniques evolve to improve patient care.

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