Pennsylvania College of Optometry - Iris Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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OUNG established a definite period in optical history. His discovery of astigmatism made possible the applica- tion of corrective refractive science in one of the most common fields of defective vision. Dr. Young examined his own eyes in a mirror. l-le per- formed 'his experiments largely through the then newly invented instrument, the optometer. l-le succeeded in determining the focal length of the lens of his eye in various meridians. l-le made the important discovery that his eyes did not pos- sess equal power in focusing lines at different inclinations to the horizontal, e. g., when he viewed horizontal lines of square paper the vertical lines were not clearly in focus, and vice versa. l-lis account was the first written record of astigmatism. Young not only told of his discovery but he proceeded to account for his defect in such exacting scientific language that even the most recent works on the subject have not changed the basic ideas of his treatises to any great extent. The modern optometrist is indebted to Thomas Young for much enlightenment on the science of optics, but the greatest practical application of the famous scientist's knowledge and genius lay in his discovery of astigmatism. iCourtesy of Optical journal and Review of Optomctryl

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THE 1935 IRIS First row: Cianfrani, Charron, Kelley. Dr. Tait, Bracken, Wattenmaker, Gandel Second row: Lincoff, Billger, Austin, Cordish Inter-Fraternity Council The Inter-Fraternity Council, composed of the President and Vice- president of each fraternity and sorority of the College, with Dr. E. F. Tait as faculty advisor, has served well its purpose during the past year. Outstanding in the work of the Council has been the successful formulation of a code of fair and sensible methods of rushing and pledging. In the i934-35 season the new code was utilized to the advantage of all concerned. This representative body asks all student organizations of the College to do their utmost to build friendly and social relationships. ' l34