Adalbert Fuchs

Pathological Dimples (“Dellen”)* of the Cornea

In 1911 Ernst Fuchs described as “Dellen” (dimples) saucer-like excavations at the margin of the cornea, usually forming ellipses parallel with the limbus. These dimples cause little disturbance, and rarely last more than forty-eight hours. They are associated with swelling at the limbus from various causes, may occur with hemeralopia or paralytic lagophthalmus, may follow administration of cocaine or operation for cataract, or may appear spontaneously in old people. The present writer contributes some new clinical details and the anatomical findings in a personal case. From the ophthalmological department of the Allgemeine Poliklinik, Vienna.

Contribution to the Anatomy of Congenital Ectropium Uveæ (Flocculi Iridis)

Two cases of this interesting formation are described clinically and histologically with drawings showing it to consist of an abundant growth of large pigment epithelial cells giving rise to the formation of folds and figures of spiral form. From the Ophthalmic Department of the Allgemeine Policlinic in Vienna (Prof. Dr. A. Fuchs). Translator is Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Rush Medical College, Chicago.

Suggestions for the Prevention of Blindness

Measures for combating blindness must necessarily be suited to the community in which it appears. In Austria, campaigns are under way with a view to educating the masses in ocular hygiene and especially in the prevention of accidents to children. The author recommends that in Egypt, the hotbed of ophthalmias, a vigorous campaign against the fly be instituted, to test its guilt as a germ carrier. From the Allgemeine Poliklinik.

Visibility of the Ora Serrata

Two cases are here reported of traumatic detachment of the retina, in one of which the ora serrata was visible in the pupil by focal illumination. In the other case, examined histologically, there was similar displacement of the oral retina which could not be seen thru the contracted adherent pupil, and opaque lens. The relations of such a displacement and probable causes are discussed. This is a contribution from the Peking Union Medical College where Dr. Fuchs is the visiting Professor of Ophthalmology for the year 1923–24.