William L. Benedict

Tumors and cysts arising near the apex of the orbit

This paper gives a brief summary of the characters and symptoms of such tumors, and reports eight cases. These cases all came to operation and the microscopic examination of the growth is included in the report. Read before the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryngology, September, 1922.

Early Diagnosis of Pituitary Tumor with Ocular Phenomena

This paper from the Section on Ophthalmology of the Mayo Clinic is based on the analysis of cases seen there. Altho the final diagnosis may rest on other grounds, the ocular findings should awake suspicion and direct attention to their real cause. They may also determine the question of operative treatment. Presented before the Section on Ophthalmology of the A. M. A. April 29, 1920, and published here by courtesy of the Journal of the A. M. A.

Value of Dental Examination in the Treatment of Ocular Disorders

This paper from the Section on Ophthalmology of the Mayo Clinic discusses the methods of transmission of dental infections to the eye. It also reports clinical cases in some of which the infection was studied experimentally in the Laboratory of Experimental Bacteriology of the Mayo Foundation. Read before the Colorado Congress of Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryngology, July 24, 1920. See page 899.

Radium in the treatment of diseases of the eye and adnexa

Abstract This paper is based upon cases treated in the sections on Laryngology, Oral and Plastic Surgery and Ophthalmology in the Mayo Clinic. It includes a discussion of conditions likely to be benefited by radium with reports of illustrative cases.

Retinitis of Cardiovascular and of Renal Diseases

The form of retinitis first recognized in association with Brights disease may arise independently of any kidney lesions. This paper endeavors to discriminate between the different lesions found in association with acute nephritis, chronic hypertension and nephritis and arteriosclerosis. Presented before the Sioux Valley Eye and Ear Academy, Sioux City, Iowa, January, 1921.

Treatment of Chronic Dacryocystitis

This paper prepared by cooperation of the Sections on Ophthalmology and on Otology, Laryngology and Rhinology of the Mayo Clinic includes a general discussion of the subject and the description of a preferred method of operation.

Preparation of Ophthalmologists for Group Practice

This paper from the Section on Ophthalmology of the Mayo Clinic emphasizes the value of group practice and the importance of ophthalmology in it. It is believed that future advances in ophthalmology will be greatest along medical lines, and therefore medical ophthalmology is especially needed for group practice. The proper training for this work must include two or three years of special opportunities and sound instruction. Presented before the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryngology at the Kansas City meeting, October, 1920.

Detachment of the retina in a case of pregnancy with nephritis: Reattachment and restoration of vision

This is the joint report of a case, from the Section on Ophthalmology and the Section on Obstetrics of the Mayo Clinic. Because of edema of the retina and threatened loss of vision, premature labor was induced. In both eyes, detachments of the retinas were found. These disappeared in about ten days and. vision was gradually restored.

Detachment of the Retina in a Case of Pregnancy with Nephritis

Abstract This is the joint report of a case, from the Section on Ophthalmology and the Section on Obstetrics of the Mayo Clinic. Because of edema of the retina and threatened loss of vision, premature labor was induced. In both eyes, detachments of the retinas were found. These disappeared in about ten days and vision was gradually restored.