by James Compton Burnett (Author)
This is James Compton Burnett 1889 treatise, "Cataract - Its Nature, Causes, Prevention, And Cure". Within it, he explores a variety of different reasons why cataracts develop, and outlines the ways in which they can be avoided, treated, and even cured. This book will appeal to those with an interest in the history and development of cataract treatment, and it is not to be missed by the discerning collector of vintage medical literature. Contents include: "Histogenesis of the Lens", "Optical Diagram of the Eye", "Definition of Cataract", "The Causes of Cataract", "The True Nature of Cataract", "Salt-Eating as a Cause of Cataract", "The Use of Sugar as a Cause of Cataract", "Hard Drinking-Water as a Cause of Cataract", "Cataract Caused by Salt", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete the original text and artwork.