title: Edward J Curran and pupillary obstruction.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To present the importance of the concepts of Edward J Curran in relation to primary angle-closure glaucoma, and include a biographical sketch.
  
  
  METHODS
  An historical method is adopted.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Curran's propositions of pupillary obstruction and its relief by peripheral iridotomy were conceded only after 30 years, and had to await laser surgery for fulfillment.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Edward J Curran's name should be enshrined in the history of ophthalmology.
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Lowe
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000266:history*