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On the mechanism of the eye.
Phil. Trans., 91, 23-28. 1801.
Includes the first description of astigmatism, with measurements and optical constants.
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| Entry Number | #1487 |
| Permanent Link | https://beta.historyofmedicine.com/id/2525 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | on-the-mechanism-of-the-eye |