History of Cataract Surgery in India, and Elsewhere in Asia

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 Susruta 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!