Reflex neuroses arising from ocular and nasal abnormalities : oration in ophthalmology / by S. Lewis Ziegler.

  • Ziegler, S. Lewis (Samuel Lewis), 1861-1926.
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[1908]
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    1. The eye and the nose are undoubtedly most important factors in the aetiology of reflex neuroses and should, therefore, be thoroughly examined and positively excluded before beginning a search for other causes. 2. Ocular and nasal reflexes possess many mani- festations in common, which should be carefully dif- ferentiated at the earliest possible moment. 3. Eyestrain, whether from ametropia, subnormal accommodation, or muscular imbalance, should be accurately corrected in order to eliminate the eye as a causative factor. 4. An atrophied eyeball, with contracting ciliary scar, should be enucleated. 5. Pressure contact in the nose will always ex- cite some reflex disturbance when an}' hypersesthetic area is impinged upon, and should, therefore, be eliminated. 6. Every obstruction to free breathing should be removed. 7. Recurrence of any reflex neurosis demands re- examination and renewed search for the original ex- citing cause. 1625 Walnut Street. 2.?