Journal of Medical Biography
Volume 15, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 227-234

Joseph Igersheimer (1879–1965): A visionary ophthalmologist and his contributions before and after exile (Article)

Namal A. , Reisman A.*
  • a Department of Medical Ethics and Medical History, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
  • b Department of Medical Ethics and Medical History, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey

Abstract

While in forced exile from Nazi Germany between 1933 and 1939, Joseph Igersheimer was the architect of modern ophthalmology in Turkey. Earlier he was a pioneer in addressing the impact of syphilis on eyesight. He was the first to use arsphenamine in the treatment of syphilis of the eye and the first to operate on retinal detachment by closing the holes. In 1939 he joined Tufts University's Medical School and became a major contributor to America's ophthalmology. By the time of his retirement, over 2000 American ophthalmologists had listened to his lectures. © 2007, Royal Society of Medicine Press Limited. All rights reserved.

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Index Keywords

Turkey political system Turkey (republic) Ophthalmology Germany refugee art Syphilis National Socialism History, 19th Century Article history Portraits as Topic human Humans Refugees History, 20th Century

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DOI: 10.1258/j.jmb.2007.06-63
ISSN: 09677720
Original Language: English