Tests and studies of the ocular muscles
 Catalogue Number: 206 Tests and studies of the ocular muscles Category: Book Sub-Category: Book of historical note Author: MADDOX Ernest E Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1907 Time Period: 1900 to 1939 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Philadephia Publisher/Manufacturer: The Keystone Publishing Company Description Of Item: Original cloth, 261 pp and advertisements, 110 illustrations.The signature of Melbourne optometrist, Clif Egarr is on the front paste downThe Maddox rod invented by Maddox is described on p 210-221 Historical Significance: Maddox was an English ophthalmologist (1863 - 1933) who importantly elucidated the nature of binocular fusion and the components of convergence. He invented the Maddox rod and the Maddox wing test,the cheiroscope and the V test for astigmatism. He was ophthalmic surgeon at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Bournemouth, and formerly Assistant Ophthalmic Surgeon in the Royal Infirmary Ediburgh and Syme Surgical Fellow at Edinburgh University. The Keystone Publishing Company published a journal called the 'The Keystone' which was the organ of the Jewelery and Optical Trades. How Acquired: Donated by Clif Egarr, Melbourne optometrist Condition: Good Location: Archive room. East wall. Books of historical note |