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The Horrors of Ancient Cataract Surgeries

Doctors have been slicing into eyeballs for over 2500 years.

08/18/2017 | Rating NR

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Gross Science

The Horrors of Ancient Cataract Surgeries

Season 1 Episode 26 | 2m 39s

Doctors have been slicing into eyeballs for over 2500 years.

Doctors have been slicing into eyeballs for over 2500 years. Luckily, surgeons have made some progress since then.

08/18/2017 | Rating NR

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Gross Science

The Horrors of Ancient Cataract Surgeries

Season 1 Episode 26 | 2m 39s

Doctors have been slicing into eyeballs for over 2500 years. Luckily, surgeons have made some progress since then.

08/18/2017 | Rating NR

FromDigital Studios

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Hi, I'm Anna. I host a YouTube series for NOVA, PBS Digital Studios, and WGBH on the slimy, smelly, creepy world of science. Here I post about all things bizarre and beautiful.

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