OXYCEPHALUS

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That oxycephaly has existed for ages is undoubted; that the ocular changes are among the most prominent symptoms is common knowledge; but that a cranial decompression may relieve the intracranial pressure, preserve vision and enable the patient to be a selfsupporting member of society is too little recognized. It is to review the symptoms of three cases and to stimulate interest in this subject on the part of ophthalmologists that this communication is presented. MacKenzie1in 1854 seems to have been the first to attract attention to cranial deformity as a cause of blindness. Friedenwald,2Fletcher,3Enslin4, Party5and Hanotte6have recorded their experiences in communications of great value. Within the past few months, Sharpe7has presented a paper clearly describing his cases and recording the results of four operations. His paper should be read for the reason that only one other worker has

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