William Fisher Norris: a Philadelphia ophthalmologist

In 1870, William Fisher Norris returned from studies abroad to find himself at the forefront of new developments in American ophthalmology. Recognition of the specialty was just beginning and Norris was named Professor of Ophthalmology in the department just established at the University of Pennsylv...

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Published in:Documenta ophthalmologica 1995, Vol.89 (1-2), p.45-57
Main Author: Frayer, W C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
History of medicine
History, 19th Century
Humans
Norris
Ophthalmology - history
United States
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Summary:In 1870, William Fisher Norris returned from studies abroad to find himself at the forefront of new developments in American ophthalmology. Recognition of the specialty was just beginning and Norris was named Professor of Ophthalmology in the department just established at the University of Pennsylvania. Norris was well-qualified for the job. As a member of a prominent Philadelphia family he had the right connections. He was dedicated to the science of ophthalmology and to medical education. He was a born leader, bending his efforts toward the development of a new department, and recruiting a faculty all dedicated to the creation of a new and better specialty.
ISSN:0012-4486
1573-2622
DOI:10.1007/BF01203400