History of Iridotomy Knife-Needle vs. Scissors—Description of Author's V-Shaped Method

The book offers a concise tour through the evolution of iridotomy, tracing its roots back to Cheselden’s pioneering 1728 report and the surge of interest that followed for creating artificial pupils. By weaving together historical monographs, surgical anecdotes, and early medical literature, it shows how past practices—often hampered by crude techniques and lack of asepsis—shaped modern ophthalmic understanding.

Against this backdrop, the author introduces his own “V‑shaped” method, contrasting the classic knife‑needle approach with scissors and explaining the precise instrument positioning that improves safety and effectiveness. Detailed illustrations, newly digitized and annotated, guide the reader through the mechanics of each technique without revealing later refinements. The work serves both as a scholarly reference for historians of medicine and a practical primer for surgeons curious about the lineage of their tools.