The History of Ophthalmology

18/04/2024 29 min
The History of Ophthalmology

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Episode Synopsis

Dr. Chris Leffler, pediatric ophthalmologist and medical historian, joins host Dr. Andrew Pouw to discuss his study of the history of ophthalmology, ranging from the origin and use of the term "glaucoma," to the evolution of cataract surgery from antiquity to the modern era. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.