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Lacrimal Disorders and Surgery: Historical Perspectives

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The evolution of lacrimal surgeries and the understanding of lacrimal disorders have been an amazing journey! From time immemorial, lacrimal disorders have continued to intrigue mankind and pose significant challenges. The chapter summarizes the historical perspectives of major landmark developments in the world of lacrimal sciences right from the ancient times to the very recent past.

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    Mohammad Javed Ali F.R.C.S.

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Ali, M.J. (2018). Lacrimal Disorders and Surgery: Historical Perspectives. In: Ali, M. (eds) Principles and Practice of Lacrimal Surgery. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5442-6_1

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