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In the ophthalmological hospital of Sitapur, India, up to 200 patients can be operated a day in the cataract season. The Sitapur Eye Hospital, directed by Dr. H.L. Patney, is set up for "assembly-line" operations: cataract, squint, glaucoma, corneal graft, etc

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):
Satyan, T. S. photographer. (Tambarahalli Subramanya), 1923-
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Operating Rooms
Ophthalmology
Cataract Extraction
World Health Organization
Abstract:
Interior view: a row of operating stations where patients are operated on while lying on gurneys in an "assembly-line" format. Verso: WHO/8653
Copyright:
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Copyright Holder:
World Health Organization; Source: Record; Research date: 20151020
Extent:
1 photoprint.
NLM Unique ID:
101437214 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A013894
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101437214