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May 9, 2022

The Whole Face Ophthalmophantome: Creepy Antique Eye Surgery Training Tool From the Early 20th Century

Device used by ophthalmology students to hone surgical skills circa 1900. The adjustable model consists of a black painted composition mask on brass linkage with adjustable clamps mounted to a round iron base. Two spring mounted brass eyeholders with pincers would hold pig eyes for future ophthalmologists to practice their craft before operating on human patients.





1 comment:

  1. Do I get goosebumps looking back at these photos? What happens next in surgery?

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