EyeRounds Online Atlas of Ophthalmology

Contributor:
William Charles Caccamise Sr,MD, Retired Clinical Prof of Ophthalmology-U of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Category: Glaucoma
Diagnosis: Elliott trhine operation with usual filtering cystoid bleb

Elliott trhine operation with usual filtering cystoid bleb

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Elliot trephination for open-angle glaucoma was a popular procedure throughout the world until long after Elliot introduced his procedure at the turn of the century (1900)- a procedure based on his work in Madras, India. At the same time, an entirely different personality Colonel Henry Jullundur Smith was promoting his intracapsular technique to the world.In the photograph, the desired and frequently obtained result from Elliot's operation is evident.As an addendum, it should be pointed out that Major Elliot was a trained ophthalmologist. Colonel Smith was a general surgeon in charge of a general hospital. He was famed - during the eye season - for his cataract surgery. But he was equally famed as a general surgeon at other times - especially for the removal of bladder stones - a major problem in India during his time.

Elliott trhine operation with usual filtering cystoid bleb


Elliott trhine operation with usual filtering cystoid bleb


Elliott trhine operation with usual filtering cystoid bleb


 

 

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