A practical inquiry into the causes of the frequent failure of the operations of depression, and of the extraction of the cataract, as usually performed, with the description of a series of new and improved operations, by the practice of which, most of these causes of failure may be avoided. Illustrated by tables of the comparative success of the new and old modes of practice / by Sir William Adams.

  • Adams, William, Sir, 1783-1827.
Date:
1817
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Credit: A practical inquiry into the causes of the frequent failure of the operations of depression, and of the extraction of the cataract, as usually performed, with the description of a series of new and improved operations, by the practice of which, most of these causes of failure may be avoided. Illustrated by tables of the comparative success of the new and old modes of practice / by Sir William Adams. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Page. of the superior solvent powers of the aqueous to the vitreous humour, as much as they might have done— and whether their needles are well constructed for the absorbent practice 351—353 Construction of the author's needle—and his mode of conducting the absor bent practice which precludes the necessit y of frequently repeating the operation.. 354—357 Reasons for condemning Conradis operation—Case of John Mercer, corroborating the author's opinion, and mode of practice 357—359 Iron soluble in the aqueous humour of the eye 362 The absorbent practice, not liable to the objections attendant on the operations of depression and ex- traction,—combines the advantages of both 365 Enquiry whether employment of the needle, or pres- sure upon the ball, is preferable, in extracting the cataract 368 Inflammation rarely follows the use of the author's needle 371 Any pressure on the eye-ball, during extraction, oc- casions considerable danger 372 CHAP. IV.—Sect. 2. Opinions of authors, respecting depression and ex- traction 373 Unfavourable opinions entertained of depression, by Hovius,—Professor Raw,—Heister,—and Mr. Sharp 374—376 Unfavourable opinions entertained of extraction, by Mr. Pott,—Benjamin Bell,—Dr. Young,—War ner,—Gooch,—Lucas,—Mr. Sharp,—and Professor Scarpa 376—383