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Toxoplasmosis
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similarly advocate the bile o f the wall-eyed pike in treating exotropia. ( S i g n e d ) Morton F. Goldbert, Baltimore, Maryland. 1. Sudarskv, R. D.: Tobit and chelating agents. Am. T. Ophtii., 57:96,3-967, 1964. 2. Friedemvald, 1. S.: Discussion to Gundersen, Τ.: Herpes corneae.. Arch. Ophth. 15 :225-249, 1936. 3. Verhoeff, F. H., and Friedenwald, J. S.: In jury to cornea and conjunctiva due to fish bile. Αηϊ. J. Ophth., 5 :857-858, 1922.
DR.
SUDARSKY'S RI:PLY
Editor, American Journal of Ophthalmology: I am indebted to Dr. Goldberg for the information concerning Friedenwald's sug gestion that fish bile may be efTective in herpes simplex. There is no doubt that a thorough in vestigation of the pharmacologic action of the plethora of compounds contained in bile and other body fluids would reveal a great deal of useful information. I suggest that further work be done on the action o f fish bile. ( S i g n e d ) R. David Sudarsky, New Y o r k .
CORRECTION
Editor, American Journal of Ophthalmology: Prof. Karl Ascher was very kind to draw my attention to a mistake in my paper on "Goniomyostomy" ( A m . J. Ophth., 58: 3 7 3 , 1 9 6 4 ) . It was Leopold Heine o f Breslau, who first described cyclodialysis in the Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift ( 1 9 0 6 ) and not Holth.
( S i g n e d ) George A . Chilaris, Athens, Greece.
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TOXOPLASMOSIS. B y Hans Remky. Munich, Lehmanns, 1 9 6 4 . Clothbound, 8 3 pages, 2 7 illustrations, 4 6 plates (5 in c o l o r ) , pref ace by Prof. Jules Frangois, bibliography. Price: 5 4 German marks. Hans R e m k y is professor of ophthal mology at the University of Munich. H e pre sents us with an interesting and valuable work on the subject of toxoplasmosis. The German text is exactly translated into English, Spanish and French counterparts of about 2 0 pages each. Each o f the generous illustrations, which are very good, carries its legend in these four languages. This makes for a unique and useful international con tribution. As Frangois points out in his preface, it is more than 5 0 years since Nicolle and Manceaux described the parasite and 2 0 years since W o l f , Cowan and Paige showed its pathogenic importance to man. Since then very much has been written about this vil lainous international parasite, in a flood of articles, texts and monographs in many lan guages. A s a result we k n o w very much indeed, especially in America, about this ophthalmic problem. But we all are aware that there is still very much to learn about it, particularly regarding diagnosis and treatment. Prof. Remky's great contribution here is his method o f a more precise scientific diag nosis that is aliuost certain. This consists of the calculation o f the aqueous humor-serum and antibody quotient obtained by the dem onstration o f the local formation o f the anti body (first described in 1 9 5 7 ) . His contribu tion has been supported by the w o r k of Offret, Müller, Desmonts, et al., and more recently Witmer. In this book R e m k y de scribes and elaborates on the method o f cal culating the quotient. The rest o f the text for the most part con sists o f a description o f the ocular disease, illustrated by good plates. Treatment is not considered. Finally, Remky points out the
BOOK
many
important
questions
pertaining
1081
REVIEWS
to
color o f the light may interfere with the ac complishment o f the worker is emphasized.
toxoplasmosis that are still unsolved. The work will have particular appeal to
In the short eighth chapter, "Traumatologi-
those currently engaged in research on this
cal Comments," the author remarks that his
world-wide problem o f grave significance.
book does not deal with accidents, but rather with
Derrick Vail.
"protracted,
low-concentration
dam
ages." T h e ninth chapter, "Prevention, Pro tective Measures," is written by a mechanical OCCUPATIONAL
Grósz. 1%4.
EYE
Budapest,
DISEASES.
By
de
engineer w h o gives a detailed account on how
Hungary,
Medicina,
to protect the eye from incorrect lighting, ra
I.
1 6 1 pages, 2 1 illustrations,
index,
chapter references. Price: 2 9 . 5 0 forint.
diation, splinters, larger foreign bodies, dust and corrosives.
This is a unique book because the injuries
This is a valuable book for the general
and diseases o f the visual apparatus are ar
practitioner,
ranged by the etiologic factor, not by the
physician employed in industry or agricul
anatomy o f the eye or by various industries.
ture, as well as to ophthalmologists. It is up
This makes the book easily usable.
to date, keeping pace with the rapid progress
The first chapter deals with chemical and mechanical damage to the eye from
dust,
of
and one indispensable to the
industry,
chemistry and physics. It
is
written in an almost telegraphic style which
powder, gas, liquids and solids; the second
enables the author
chapter discusses the poisons which involve
formation
the visual apparatus through respiration or
cross index showing industries in which a
inhalation.
certain noxious agent is used and
The
third
chapter
gives
a
to compress much in
into a relatively small book. A another
thorough account of the injuries to the eye
enumerating the agents which are used in a
caused by radiant energy. Eye disease caused
certain
by infectious agents are treated in the fourth
edition. In addition to references after every
industry,
would enhance the
next
chapter. Throughout these four chapters, an
noxious substance, there is a list o f 3 7 major
excellent system is followed by mentioning
comprehensive contributions and books f o r
first those occupations or industries
further reading on this subject.
the noxious agent in question is
where present.
A n d r e w de Roetth.
Next, the eye symptoms caused by the agent are described, often with the specific pathol o g y and occasionally with specific
therapy.
ADVANCES
IN
OPHTHALMOLOGY:
VOLUME
Finally, there is a list o f references dealing
X I V . Edited by E . B. Streiif. Basel, K a r
with the eye complications caused by this
ger, 1 9 6 4 . 2 8 4 pages, 8
particular agent.
1 7 . 5 0 Swiss francs.
In the fifth chapter, miners' nystagmus is reviewed. In the sixth chapter, "Occupation and Vision," the necessary visual tests in diverse industries, the role o f myopia in cer tain occupations, visual
requirements
and
visibility are scrutinized, and suggested rules are set up on ocular hygiene, which can be followed
in larger
plants.
In the
seventh
chapter, the significance o f illumination in regard to ocular hygiene and production is discussed. H o w glitter, flicker, uneven light distribution and lack o f shadow or w r o n g
figures.
Price:
Volume X I V of this well-known and ex cellent series contains two original papers and a review pertaining to the retina f o r the years 1 9 5 2 to 1 9 5 9 . D r . S. K r ü g e r o f Basel writes a comprehensive study ( 4 3 pages) o f the hemorrhagic glaucomas (in German, no E n g lish s u m m a r y ) . A m o n g other important things he points out the importance of studies on the coagulation o f the blood, especially the prothrombin time in all patients subject to thrombosis; systemic prophylaxis with anti coagulants, especially in cases showing signs
1080
REVIEWS
similarly advocate the bile o f the wall-eyed pike in treating exotropia. ( S i g n e d ) Morton F. Goldbert, Baltimore, Maryland. 1. Sudarskv, R. D.: Tobit and chelating agents. Am. T. Ophtii., 57:96,3-967, 1964. 2. Friedemvald, 1. S.: Discussion to Gundersen, Τ.: Herpes corneae.. Arch. Ophth. 15 :225-249, 1936. 3. Verhoeff, F. H., and Friedenwald, J. S.: In jury to cornea and conjunctiva due to fish bile. Αηϊ. J. Ophth., 5 :857-858, 1922.
DR.
SUDARSKY'S RI:PLY
Editor, American Journal of Ophthalmology: I am indebted to Dr. Goldberg for the information concerning Friedenwald's sug gestion that fish bile may be efTective in herpes simplex. There is no doubt that a thorough in vestigation of the pharmacologic action of the plethora of compounds contained in bile and other body fluids would reveal a great deal of useful information. I suggest that further work be done on the action o f fish bile. ( S i g n e d ) R. David Sudarsky, New Y o r k .
CORRECTION
Editor, American Journal of Ophthalmology: Prof. Karl Ascher was very kind to draw my attention to a mistake in my paper on "Goniomyostomy" ( A m . J. Ophth., 58: 3 7 3 , 1 9 6 4 ) . It was Leopold Heine o f Breslau, who first described cyclodialysis in the Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift ( 1 9 0 6 ) and not Holth.
( S i g n e d ) George A . Chilaris, Athens, Greece.
BOOK
REVIEWS
TOXOPLASMOSIS. B y Hans Remky. Munich, Lehmanns, 1 9 6 4 . Clothbound, 8 3 pages, 2 7 illustrations, 4 6 plates (5 in c o l o r ) , pref ace by Prof. Jules Frangois, bibliography. Price: 5 4 German marks. Hans R e m k y is professor of ophthal mology at the University of Munich. H e pre sents us with an interesting and valuable work on the subject of toxoplasmosis. The German text is exactly translated into English, Spanish and French counterparts of about 2 0 pages each. Each o f the generous illustrations, which are very good, carries its legend in these four languages. This makes for a unique and useful international con tribution. As Frangois points out in his preface, it is more than 5 0 years since Nicolle and Manceaux described the parasite and 2 0 years since W o l f , Cowan and Paige showed its pathogenic importance to man. Since then very much has been written about this vil lainous international parasite, in a flood of articles, texts and monographs in many lan guages. A s a result we k n o w very much indeed, especially in America, about this ophthalmic problem. But we all are aware that there is still very much to learn about it, particularly regarding diagnosis and treatment. Prof. Remky's great contribution here is his method o f a more precise scientific diag nosis that is aliuost certain. This consists of the calculation o f the aqueous humor-serum and antibody quotient obtained by the dem onstration o f the local formation o f the anti body (first described in 1 9 5 7 ) . His contribu tion has been supported by the w o r k of Offret, Müller, Desmonts, et al., and more recently Witmer. In this book R e m k y de scribes and elaborates on the method o f cal culating the quotient. The rest o f the text for the most part con sists o f a description o f the ocular disease, illustrated by good plates. Treatment is not considered. Finally, Remky points out the
BOOK
many
important
questions
pertaining
1081
REVIEWS
to
color o f the light may interfere with the ac complishment o f the worker is emphasized.
toxoplasmosis that are still unsolved. The work will have particular appeal to
In the short eighth chapter, "Traumatologi-
those currently engaged in research on this
cal Comments," the author remarks that his
world-wide problem o f grave significance.
book does not deal with accidents, but rather with
Derrick Vail.
"protracted,
low-concentration
dam
ages." T h e ninth chapter, "Prevention, Pro tective Measures," is written by a mechanical OCCUPATIONAL
Grósz. 1%4.
EYE
Budapest,
DISEASES.
By
de
engineer w h o gives a detailed account on how
Hungary,
Medicina,
to protect the eye from incorrect lighting, ra
I.
1 6 1 pages, 2 1 illustrations,
index,
chapter references. Price: 2 9 . 5 0 forint.
diation, splinters, larger foreign bodies, dust and corrosives.
This is a unique book because the injuries
This is a valuable book for the general
and diseases o f the visual apparatus are ar
practitioner,
ranged by the etiologic factor, not by the
physician employed in industry or agricul
anatomy o f the eye or by various industries.
ture, as well as to ophthalmologists. It is up
This makes the book easily usable.
to date, keeping pace with the rapid progress
The first chapter deals with chemical and mechanical damage to the eye from
dust,
of
and one indispensable to the
industry,
chemistry and physics. It
is
written in an almost telegraphic style which
powder, gas, liquids and solids; the second
enables the author
chapter discusses the poisons which involve
formation
the visual apparatus through respiration or
cross index showing industries in which a
inhalation.
certain noxious agent is used and
The
third
chapter
gives
a
to compress much in
into a relatively small book. A another
thorough account of the injuries to the eye
enumerating the agents which are used in a
caused by radiant energy. Eye disease caused
certain
by infectious agents are treated in the fourth
edition. In addition to references after every
industry,
would enhance the
next
chapter. Throughout these four chapters, an
noxious substance, there is a list o f 3 7 major
excellent system is followed by mentioning
comprehensive contributions and books f o r
first those occupations or industries
further reading on this subject.
the noxious agent in question is
where present.
A n d r e w de Roetth.
Next, the eye symptoms caused by the agent are described, often with the specific pathol o g y and occasionally with specific
therapy.
ADVANCES
IN
OPHTHALMOLOGY:
VOLUME
Finally, there is a list o f references dealing
X I V . Edited by E . B. Streiif. Basel, K a r
with the eye complications caused by this
ger, 1 9 6 4 . 2 8 4 pages, 8
particular agent.
1 7 . 5 0 Swiss francs.
In the fifth chapter, miners' nystagmus is reviewed. In the sixth chapter, "Occupation and Vision," the necessary visual tests in diverse industries, the role o f myopia in cer tain occupations, visual
requirements
and
visibility are scrutinized, and suggested rules are set up on ocular hygiene, which can be followed
in larger
plants.
In the
seventh
chapter, the significance o f illumination in regard to ocular hygiene and production is discussed. H o w glitter, flicker, uneven light distribution and lack o f shadow or w r o n g
figures.
Price:
Volume X I V of this well-known and ex cellent series contains two original papers and a review pertaining to the retina f o r the years 1 9 5 2 to 1 9 5 9 . D r . S. K r ü g e r o f Basel writes a comprehensive study ( 4 3 pages) o f the hemorrhagic glaucomas (in German, no E n g lish s u m m a r y ) . A m o n g other important things he points out the importance of studies on the coagulation o f the blood, especially the prothrombin time in all patients subject to thrombosis; systemic prophylaxis with anti coagulants, especially in cases showing signs