Edwin Theodor Saemisch
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Edwin Theodor Saemisch was a German ophthalmologist who was born in Luckau
. In 1858 he received his medical doctorate from the University of Berlin, and afterwards was an assistant to Albrecht von Graefe in Berlin
, and Alexander Pagenstecher
in Wiesbaden
. In 1867 he became "professor extraordinary" at the University of Bonn
, and in 1873 attained the title of "full professor".
Saemisch specialized in eye disorders, particularly diseases of the conjuctiva, sclera
and cornea
. He is credited for providing descriptions of vernal conjunctivitis and a type of corneal ulcer
called ulcus serpens corneae. He is remembered for his written works, especially the multi-volume manual on ophthalmology titled Handbuch der gesammten Augenheilkunde. This work was co-authored with Alfred Carl Graefe
, who was a cousin to Albrecht von Graefe.
Associated eponyms:
Luckau
Luckau is a city in the district of Dahme-Spreewald in the federal state of Brandenburg, Germany. Known for its beauty, it has been dubbed "the Pearl of Lower Lusatia".-Origin of the name:...
. In 1858 he received his medical doctorate from the University of Berlin, and afterwards was an assistant to Albrecht von Graefe in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
, and Alexander Pagenstecher
Alexander Pagenstecher
Friedrich Alexander Hermann Pagenstecher was a German ophthalmologist who was born in Wallau. He studied medicine at several universities including Gießen, Heidelberg and Würzburg. In 1856 he founded an ophthalmology hospital in Wiesbaden, and was its director until his death in 1879...
in Wiesbaden
Wiesbaden
Wiesbaden is a city in southwest Germany and the capital of the federal state of Hesse. It has about 275,400 inhabitants, plus approximately 10,000 United States citizens...
. In 1867 he became "professor extraordinary" at the University of Bonn
University of Bonn
The University of Bonn is a public research university located in Bonn, Germany. Founded in its present form in 1818, as the linear successor of earlier academic institutions, the University of Bonn is today one of the leading universities in Germany. The University of Bonn offers a large number...
, and in 1873 attained the title of "full professor".
Saemisch specialized in eye disorders, particularly diseases of the conjuctiva, sclera
Sclera
The sclera , also known as the white or white of the eye, is the opaque , fibrous, protective, outer layer of the eye containing collagen and elastic fiber. In the development of the embryo, the sclera is derived from the neural crest...
and cornea
Cornea
The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber. Together with the lens, the cornea refracts light, with the cornea accounting for approximately two-thirds of the eye's total optical power. In humans, the refractive power of the cornea is...
. He is credited for providing descriptions of vernal conjunctivitis and a type of corneal ulcer
Corneal abrasion
Corneal abrasion is a medical condition involving the loss of the surface epithelial layer of the eye's cornea.-Symptoms and signs:Symptoms of corneal abrasion include pain, photophobia, a foreign-body sensation, excessive squinting, and a reflex production of tears...
called ulcus serpens corneae. He is remembered for his written works, especially the multi-volume manual on ophthalmology titled Handbuch der gesammten Augenheilkunde. This work was co-authored with Alfred Carl Graefe
Alfred Carl Graefe
Alfred Carl Graefe was a German ophthalmologist who was born in Martinskirchen. He studied medicine in Halle and Berlin, and later became a professor of ophthalmology at the University of Halle. He was cousin to famed oculist Albrecht von Graefe.Alfred Graefe was known for his work with ocular...
, who was a cousin to Albrecht von Graefe.
Associated eponyms:
- Saemisch's ulcer: a serpiginous corneal ulcerCorneal ulcerA corneal ulcer, or ulcerative keratitis, is an inflammatory condition of the cornea involving loss of its outer layer. It is very common in dogs and is sometimes seen in cats...
; ulcus serpens corneae. - Saemisch's operation: An operation for hypopyonHypopyonHypopyon is pus in the eye.It is a leukocytic exudate, seen in the anterior chamber, usually accompanied by redness of the conjunctiva and the underlying episclera. It is a sign of inflammation of the anterior uvea and iris, i.e. iritis, which is a form of anterior uveitis...
ulcer.
Written works
- Klinische Beobachtungen aus der Augenheilanstalt in Wiesbaden. With Arnold PagenstecherArnold PagenstecherArnold Pagenstecher full name Arnold Andreas Friedrich Pagenstecher was a German doctor and entomologist.He was especially interested in Lepidoptera, especially Papilionidae....
and Alexander Pagenstecher (1828-1879). 2 booklets, Wiesbaden, 1861-1862. - Handbuch der gesammten Augenheilkunde. First edition in 17 volumes from 1874 to 1889. by Edwin Theodor Saemisch and Alfred Carl Graefe (1830-1899).
- Das Ulcus corneae serpens und seine Therapie; eine klinische Studie. Bonn, 1870.