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Cure of Cataract and other Diseases of the Eyes without operation (4th edition)
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pamphlet
Pomies, Edouard; The Ophthalmic Institution
Europe: United Kingdom, England, London NW
Post 1899
paper
overall: 180 mm x 120 mm

Pamphlet outlining cataract and its non-surgical cure by use of the Pomies trademark ophthalmic medicines. Narrow portrait format printed in black on 48 pages, stapled, with soft end papers. Fourth edition of 20,000. Includes review of medical literature circa 1843-1869, 'a few unsolicited testimonials of recent cures' (1894-1899), testimonials to the late Dr Pomies (1880-1894), a chapter on the danger of the use of chloroform and cocaine in ophthalmic surgery, a chapter on the 'futility' of enucleation, regulations for the Ophthalmic Institution, press opinions (1883-88). Back cover features a promotion for the optical department offering spectacle lenses, supplied in French-imported spectacle or folder frames.


2018.604

Gift of Mr John Dixon Salt FCOptom, 2018



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