History of Cataract Surgery in India, and Elsewhere in Asia - Couverture souple

Leffler, Christopher T.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9062994776 ISBN 13 : 9789062994779

Editeur : Kugler Publications, 2025

Synopsis

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The History of Cataract Surgery in India from Antiquity to the Modern Era
Christopher T. Leffler, Vikram S. Brar, Surbhi Bansal, Mirataollah Salabati

Chapter 2: Priority for Understanding the Pupillary Light Reflex in Ancient Ayurvedic Treatises
Christopher T. Leffler, Dominik Wujastyk

Chapter 3: The History of Cataract Surgery in China and Hong Kong
Ka-Wai Fan

About this volume
"A Fascinating Journey Through the History of Cataract Surgery in India and China"

From the ancient Ayurvedic texts of Suśruta to modern intraocular lens implants, this meticulously researched book traces the evolution of cataract surgery in India and China across millennia. Explore how early surgical techniques such as couching were practiced by Buddhist monks and medieval Islamic physicians, shaping the foundations of ophthalmology.

Uncover the historical significance of the pupillary light reflex in prognosis and surgical decision-making, long before its recognition in Western medicine. This book provides rich insights into traditional and modern cataract treatments, integrating historical texts, cultural exchanges, and medical advancements.

A must-read for ophthalmologists, medical historians, and anyone fascinated by the history of eye surgery and ancient medicine!

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kugler Publications
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9062994776
• ISBN 13: 9789062994779
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 90
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