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June 25, 1927
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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Dr. Lucien Howe, a leading Buffalo ophthalmologist, ends his 50-year career by endowing $250,000 to Harvard for eye research, hoping to advance treatments for blindness including potential eye transplants.
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OPHTHALMOLOGIST GIVES FORTUNE, RESEARCH
BUFFALO,—If scientists of generations yet unborn ever succeed in transplanting human eyes, it may be due to the pioneer work of Dr. Lucien Howe. The research in the science of ophthalmology which Dr. Howe carried on for 50 years in Buffalo will be continued long after he completes his personal work through his recent endowment of $250,000 to Harvard University for the establishment of a laboratory for the further studies of the mysteries of the eye.
Some Success Now
Dr. Howe, a modest and retiring physician and scientist, who has long been known as one of the world's leading ophthalmologists, refuses to commit himself as to whether it will ever be possible to transfer human eyes so that the blind man see. He says, however, that it is hoped that a means may be perfected so that persons who are born blind may be relieved.
"Ophthalmologists have been experimenting for many years and it has been proven that normal eyes can be transferred from animals of the lower class to those of the same species that are blind," he said. "Many cold-blooded animals that suffered from hereditary blindness have been made to see."
Reticent About Gift
The scientist said that no attempt has as yet been made to transplant the eyes of human beings. He explained that so far experimenters have been unable to avoid, regardless of the precautions exercised, hemorrhages that destroy the vision of warm blooded animals.
Dr. Howe is most reticent about his endowment of Harvard University.
All he will say is that his experiments will be carried on at the new institution and that he hopes in years to come ophthalmologists will reach their objective.
The doctor is now dismantling his home and will supervise the work of the new department.
He recently removed his sign from his office door to signify that his half century of active practicing of his profession is over.
BUFFALO,—If scientists of generations yet unborn ever succeed in transplanting human eyes, it may be due to the pioneer work of Dr. Lucien Howe. The research in the science of ophthalmology which Dr. Howe carried on for 50 years in Buffalo will be continued long after he completes his personal work through his recent endowment of $250,000 to Harvard University for the establishment of a laboratory for the further studies of the mysteries of the eye.
Some Success Now
Dr. Howe, a modest and retiring physician and scientist, who has long been known as one of the world's leading ophthalmologists, refuses to commit himself as to whether it will ever be possible to transfer human eyes so that the blind man see. He says, however, that it is hoped that a means may be perfected so that persons who are born blind may be relieved.
"Ophthalmologists have been experimenting for many years and it has been proven that normal eyes can be transferred from animals of the lower class to those of the same species that are blind," he said. "Many cold-blooded animals that suffered from hereditary blindness have been made to see."
Reticent About Gift
The scientist said that no attempt has as yet been made to transplant the eyes of human beings. He explained that so far experimenters have been unable to avoid, regardless of the precautions exercised, hemorrhages that destroy the vision of warm blooded animals.
Dr. Howe is most reticent about his endowment of Harvard University.
All he will say is that his experiments will be carried on at the new institution and that he hopes in years to come ophthalmologists will reach their objective.
The doctor is now dismantling his home and will supervise the work of the new department.
He recently removed his sign from his office door to signify that his half century of active practicing of his profession is over.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Medical Curiosity
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Recovery
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Ophthalmology Research
Eye Transplant
Harvard Endowment
Blindness Treatment
Scientific Legacy
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Lucien Howe
Where did it happen?
Buffalo, Harvard University
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Key Persons
Dr. Lucien Howe
Location
Buffalo, Harvard University
Story Details
Dr. Lucien Howe, after 50 years of ophthalmology research in Buffalo, endows $250,000 to Harvard for an eye research lab, aiming to advance blindness treatments including animal eye transplants and future human possibilities.