Ophthalmoscopic Diagnosis
New York City: The Medical Art Agency; Rebman Company, 1913.
This classic ophthalmological atlas, Ophthalmoscopic Diagnosis, presents one of the most comprehensive early visual guides to the appearance of the fundus of the human eye. Based on typical pathological and normal variations seen in clinical ophthalmoscopy, the work provides detailed written explanations paired with vibrant color lithographs illustrating retinal conditions, optic nerve anomalies, macular changes, vascular disorders, degenerative diseases, and more. Dr. C. Adam’s original German text—translated into English by ophthalmologist Matthias Lanckton Foster—serves both students and practitioners, offering clear diagnostic instruction rooted in early 20th-century medical practice.
Beyond the foundational chapters on ophthalmoscopic technique (including focusing, accommodation, image inversion, and interpretation), the book covers the normal fundus, vascular patterns, macular structures, and the distinctions between physiological and pathological findings. The 86 large, full-color plates—many showing dramatic and rare retinal presentations—are the centerpiece of the volume, providing a visually rich tool for understanding conditions such as glaucoma, neuritis, degenerations of the macula, staphyloma, retinal detachment, arteriosclerosis, and congenital anomalies.
Condition & Binding: Bound in sturdy institutional gray cloth, this copy shows moderate external wear consistent with library use, including edge rubbing, frayed spine ends, and remnants of an old spine label. Internal library stamps appear throughout, including ownership stamps on the plates. The text pages and color plates remain clean and bright, with strong color retention and no major tears noted. Hinges remain intact, though the book shows general signs of handling. Overall- good. Item #806
Price: $80.00