An attempted diagnosis of Pepys' eye problems (which, dare I suggest, is
even more interesting) has appeared recently in ARCH OPHTHALMOL VOL 120 July
2002 pp 969-975. I supplied several references to the author, Graham Wilson,
though he has apparently forgotten to acknowledge me; as he's a good friend
and supporter of the College and the BOA Museum I'm not bitter. Pepys is to
be the subject of a Museum of London temporary exhibition next year, to
which this museum is lending two pairs of spectacles from the correct
period.

Neil Handley, Curator
British Optical Association Museum
The College of Optometrists
42 Craven Street, London. WC2N 5NG
Tel: 020 7839 6000. Fax: 020 7839 6800.
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Web: http://www.college-optometrists.org/college/museum


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Museums of Health and Medicine Link
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Chaplin, Simon
> Sent: 16 January 2003 14:59
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> Subject: FW: Request for information
>
>
> Can anyone help with the whereabouts of Pepys' stone?
> Alternatively, Professor Lowenfels would be delighted to receive
> suggestions for alternative famous cases, preferably supported by an
> extant specimen.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: LOWENFELS ALBERT [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Posted At: 02 January 2003 15:15
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> Conversation: Request for information
> Subject: Request for information
>
>
> Dear Sirs,
>
> May I ask if the museum has any information about what happened to
> Samuel
> Pepys famous bladder stone.  I believe he wore it around his neck and
> eventually placed it in a special case.  But where is it now?
>
> The explanation for my interest is as follows:  Several times each year,
> with the cooperation of Medscape/WebMD, I publish  short "surgical
> perspectives" articles on the internet. We present a famous patient's
> history, tell about the disease/operation as it occurred, then describe
> current treatment.  Samuel Pepys would be perfect. Examples of previous
> presentations include Albert Einstein (Aortic aneurysm) and Humphrey
> Bogart
> (Cancer of the esophagus)
>
> So, in summary, any help with Pepys, or any other suggestions for
> candidates, based on material in your collection, would be wonderful!
>
> Many thanks for your help and interest.
>
> Albert B. Lowenfels, MD. FACS
>
> Albert B. Lowenfels, MD
> Professor of Surgery, New York Medical College
> Valhalla, New York, USA 10595
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