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Knock Knock Eye: The History of Cataract Surgery
This week, I'm diving into the juiciest part of the eyeball—literally and historically. From ancient couching techniques that involved jabbing your eye with a sharp stick (yes, really) to modern lenses inspired by World War II cockpit glass, we’re going deep into cataract surgery's wild evolution. Also: a peek at what fireworks do to your eyeballs, my questionable thoughts on ASMR medicine, and why the human lens is the peanut M&M of the ocular world. You’ll never look at your eyeballs—or your sparklers—the same way again.
Takeaways:
Fireworks and Roman candles are an ophthalmologist’s…
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