Exo-Biased Globe Force in Patients with Constant Exotropia

Abstract

We surely miss the critique of this offering that might have been elicited from my dear friend, Philip Knapp, to whom this volume is justifiably dedicated. Though not physically present, I hear him loudly and clearly—saying, “I kept telling you that, but you had to wait ‘til you got those fancy gadgets, with those high-talking laboratory guys you play around with. Anybody who operates a lot on difficult surgical problems, especially reoperations (or “retreads” as Phil Knapp termed them), and honestly assesses results, would know that.” And right he is. Phil, I think, always secretly agreed with the wit (source unknown) who said, “It requires an unusual mind to undertake a complicated study of that which is obvious.” The solid building blocks that Philip Knapp contributed to our knowledge of strabismus and its management will forever be there. And his consummate honesty, absolute and impeccable integrity, and kindly manner set a high standard for us all.