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Some Byzantine chroniclers and historians on ophthalmological topics - Documenta Ophthalmologica

  • ️Lascaratos, John
  • ️Sun Mar 01 1992

Abstract

Byzantine historians and chroniclers recorded events not only of national importance, but also of daily life. The authors present various aspects in relation to ophthalmology. A selection of subjects including eye disorders and injuries, as well as visual problems discussed in myths, narratives and religious dogmas are presented.

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    John Fronimopoulos & John Lascaratos

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Fronimopoulos, J., Lascaratos, J. Some Byzantine chroniclers and historians on ophthalmological topics. Doc Ophthalmol 81, 121–132 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00155022

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  • Issue Date: March 1992

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00155022

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