Posters
From Heidelberg to New York: Hermann Knapp, a European-American ophthalmic success story
Poster Details
First Author: S.Scholtz GERMANY
Co Author(s): F. Krogmann G. Auffarth
Abstract Details
Purpose:
Hermann Knapp (1832-1911) provided significant scientific research to ophthalmology in Europe as well as in the US. This poster is to honour Knapp�Â�´s achievements for ophthalmology.
Setting:
International Vision Correction Research Centre (IVCRC), Dept. of Ophthalmology, University of Heidelberg, Germany
Methods:
Selective literature research of books and journal articles via PubMed, Google Scholar and Google.
Results:
Knapp, born in Germany, studied medicine and was Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Heidelberg. At that time the University of Heidelberg refused to establish a separate Chair for Ophthalmology, the University regarded Ophthalmology still being part of general surgery. Desperate about this Knapp left Heidelberg and immigrated to the US, where he made a distinguished career as ophthalmologist.
Conclusions:
Knapp�Â�´s academic achievements for ophthalmology included the invention of several surgical instruments and numerous scientific articles and books. The eponym �â��Knapp Striae�â��, which are also known as �â��angoid streaks�â�� still remind us of this great ophthalmologist.
Financial Disclosure:
NONE
