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Feibel\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 5: The History of the Capsulorhexis Technique\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHala Marzouk, Howard Gimbel\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 6: The History of Capsular Tension Rings\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSamuel Masket\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 7: Classification and History of Pupil Expansion Devices: The Malyugin Ring\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoris Malyugin\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this volume\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA groundbreaking exploration of the history and evolution of cataract surgery and ophthalmic advancements, this book takes readers on a journey from ancient surgical techniques to the cutting-edge procedures used today. With a focus on pediatric cataract surgery, iris prosthetics, cystoid macular edema, and posterior capsule opacification, this text provides a comprehensive historical and clinical perspective on the major breakthroughs in ophthalmology. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover the origins of couching and discission, the development of phacoemulsification, and the impact of the Nd: YAG laser on modern eye surgery. 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Through in-depth analysis of historical texts, surgical techniques, and medical advancements, this book uncovers forgotten practices and challenges conventional narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for \u003cb\u003emedical historians, ophthalmologists, and anyone interested in the evolution of surgical techniques\u003c\/b\u003e, this book provides a captivating journey through the history of one of the most transformative medical procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for readers interested in: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ The history of ophthalmology and cataract surgery\u003cbr\u003e✔ Early surgical innovations in eye medicine\u003cbr\u003e✔ The contributions of Jacques Daviel and other pioneers\u003cbr\u003e✔ How medieval Arabic medicine influenced European surgical practices\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the fascinating history behind one of the most significant advances in eye surgery \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":53065463431441,"sku":"NIN9789062994786","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"history-of-cataract-surgery-book-christopher-t-leffler-9789062994809","title":"History of Cataract Surgery","description":"\u003cb\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 1: The Evolution of Anesthesia for Cataract Surgery\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlice T. 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