An archaeological book titled (Treatise on Eye Diseases, Their Means, and Surgical Operations) by the author (Louis Florent Deshais Gendron), dated 1770 AD.
A rare edition of this work, which is considered one of the earliest systematic works in modern ophthalmology since the works of Maître Van, as it combines medical accuracy with educational clarity.
This treatise is characterized by its precise approach to dealing with eye diseases, as it classifies, describes, and analyzes them with remarkable accuracy for its era.
The book details the symptoms, causes, and treatments of major eye diseases - cataracts, inflammations, ulcers, and corneal disorders - while presenting the appropriate surgical instruments and techniques for each case. This work, written in a clear and smooth style, aims to train young surgeons while reinforcing the foundations of ophthalmology based on experience, methodology, and wisdom.
This book, rich in practical cases and theoretical reflections, represents a crucial step in the history of French ophthalmology, laying the foundations for this evolving specialty.
The book has 390 pages in French.
Cover condition is good, the book has its original full brown leather binding, with signs of use, tear at the top of the page, cracked hinges, worn corners, marbled edges, back cover with five elegantly decorated bands, gilded title and volume numbers, and the internal pages are in good condition, light brown spots, illustration on the title page, attractive headbands, beautiful initial letter, marbled endpapers.
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