Friedrich Philipp Ritterich
Zur Lehre vom Schielen (On the Theory of Strabismus) by Friedrich Philipp Ritterich, published in 1856, is a significant historical work on the study of strabismus, also known as crossed eyes. This book provides a detailed exploration of the understanding and treatment of this condition during the mid-19th century. Ritterich’s work offers valuable insights into the medical knowledge, diagnostic methods, and therapeutic approaches prevalent at the time. It serves as an important resource for those interested in the history of medicine, particularly ophthalmology, and the evolution of treatments for eye disorders. The book is a testament to the progress of medical science and the dedication of early researchers in the field.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
