Notes on the state of ophthalmology
in the ancient Egypt

Lech Bieganowski

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Educational article

Notes on the state of ophthalmology in the ancient Egypt

Lech Bieganowski

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Z Oddziału Okulistycznego Wojewódzkiego Szpitala Zespolonego im. Ludwika Rydygiera w Toruniu

Online publish date: 2003/02/11

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The article presents the state of ophthalmological knowledge in the ancient Egypt. Medical and ophthalmological information included in Smith's and Ebers papyruses are discussed. The first ever known ophthalmologist by the name of Iry is mentioned. The article also presents the history of medical school in Alexandria.

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Lech Bieganowski 1

Ancient Egypt, history of ophthalmology, Ebers and Smith's papyruses, Alexandria's medical school

Lech Bieganowski

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