{"product_id":"ancient-and-medieval-cataract-couching-christopher-leffler-9789062994762","title":"Ancient and Medieval Cataract Couching along the Silk Road","description":"\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Ancient and Medieval Cataract Couching along the Mediterranean and the Silk Road\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristopher T. Leffler\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 2: The Ophthalmology of the Ancient Greek Surgeon Antyllus\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatthias Witt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this volume\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore the fascinating history of cataract surgery from ancient to medieval times in this comprehensive analysis of early ophthalmological techniques. \u003cb\u003e\"Ancient and Medieval Cataract Couching along the Mediterranean and the Silk Road\"\u003c\/b\u003e traces the evolution of eye surgery through historical texts, cultural influences, and medical advancements. Featuring insights into ancient Greek, Roman, and Middle Eastern medical practices, as well as the ophthalmological contributions of Antyllus, this book is a must-read for historians of medicine, ophthalmologists, and those interested in the development of surgical techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christopher Leffler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9062994768\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789062994762\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kugler Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.93lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.38d","brand":"Christopher Leffler","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48113866539263,"sku":"9789062994762","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_acc05961-33bb-4805-9ed1-f6c60e2cdcc3.jpg?v=1769617657","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ancient-and-medieval-cataract-couching-christopher-leffler-9789062994762","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}