
Gyan vigyan sangam
" पुरातन युग में ज्ञान-विज्ञान का संगम "
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Time Period: 6th Century BCE
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Location: Bharatvarsh, possibly Varanasi
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Evidence: - Sushrut Samhita
Source: Sushrut Samhita, Uttaratantra, Chapter 5
"नेत्रं संशोधयेद्वातं विरूपं कुशलैः सदा।
वृणीत तद्विधानं चापि संस्थाप्येद्वा यथाविधि॥"
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Meaning: "The eye should always be treated by skilled persons to remove the diseased part. One should adopt the prescribed method for the treatment of eye diseases."
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Modern Science Connection: Techniques from Sushrut Samhita, particularly in treating cataracts, demonstrate early surgical knowledge with relevance to Modern Science practices.
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Practitioners: Jacques Daviel
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Description: Cataract surgery techniques in modern science, performed by various practitioners globally, have evolved over time. The history of cataract surgery dates back to ancient times and has been refined through contributions from practitioners worldwide.
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Time Period: 1747
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Location: France

Jacques Daviel

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Ancient Science: Cataract Surgery in Sushrut Samhita
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Conclusion: Cataract surgery techniques, performed by various practitioners globally, have evolved over time. In ancient India, Sushrut Samhita, dating back to the 6th century BCE, contains detailed knowledge on treating cataracts. The provided verse from Sushrut Samhita exemplifies the focus on the location of the eye affected, showcasing early surgical insights that continue to have relevance in modern cataract surgery practices.
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Modern Science: Cataract Surgery Techniques
Cataract Surgery by Maharishi Sushruta

