Louis de Wecker (1832-1906) and His Innovations in Ocular Surgery

Surg Innov. 2016 Dec;23(6):640-641. doi: 10.1177/1553350616646482. Epub 2016 Apr 27.

Abstract

Louis de Wecker (1832-1906) was a famous French ophthalmologist and was considered one of the greatest ophthalmologists of his time with worldwide reputation. He introduced many innovative surgical techniques such as his method for iridotomy, "anterior sclerotomy," and the so-called "de Wecker's capsular advancement" for the treatment of strabismus. He also invented surgical instruments such as "de Wecker's pince-ciseaux" and "de Wecker's double advancement hook."

Keywords: anterior sclerotomy; de Wecker’s double advancement hook; de Wecker’s pince-ciseaux; iridotomy.

Publication types

  • Biography
  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • France
  • History, 19th Century
  • History, 20th Century
  • Humans
  • Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / history*

Personal name as subject

  • Louis de Wecker