Commentary & Perspectives
The Ophthalmologist’s Time Machine 38
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February 27, 2026
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3 min
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Lucien Howe focused on hereditary glaucoma in
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Angle-closure glaucoma has a heritable aspect.
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Howe's family experienced glaucoma across generations.
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He argued for sterilization to prevent hereditary conditions.
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His wife was also his colleague.
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Howe never had children, likely due to fears of passing on the condition.
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The societal implications of hereditary blindness concerned him financially.
