Mogens Norn
Mogens Stig Norn (1925–2023), Danish ophthalmologist. Introduced lissamine green vital staining (1973); chief editor Acta Ophthalmologica (1975–88).
Manuel Straub
Manuel Straub (1858–1916), Dutch ophthalmologist. Early human fluorescein corneal staining (1888) and landmark lens-induced uveitis work
Lester T. Jones
Lester T. Jones (1894/95–1983), Oregon ophthalmologist. Defined the lacrimal pump, created Jones fluorescein dye tests, and pioneered CDCR with the Jones tube.
Theodore Obrig
Theodore Ernst Obrig (1894–1967) pioneered cobalt-blue and fluorescein viewing (1938), transforming contact lens fitting and corneal surface assessment.
Paul Ehrlich
Paul Ehrlich (1854–1915), German physician. Pioneer of chemotherapy; fluorescein eye studies, immunology, and Salvarsan for syphilis.
Ernst Pflüger
Ernst Pflüger (1846–1903), Swiss ophthalmologist. Early fluorescein cornea experiments (1882) and influential work on refraction, optotypes and colour vision testing
Henrik Sjögren
Henrik Sjögren (1899–1986), Swedish ophthalmologist. Defined keratoconjunctivitis sicca and described Sjögren syndrome; introduced 1% rose bengal staining (1933).
On Call: Principles & Protocols
On Call 4th Edition: practical, symptom-based, risk-stratified handbook for ward calls in Australasia & UK. Updated, expanded, and evidence-based.
History of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT): history, pioneers, modern use, efficacy, and controversy, one of psychiatry’s most enduring treatments.
Own the Hamilton
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Dominique-Jean Larrey
Dominique-Jean Larrey (1766–1842), Napoleon’s surgeon, pioneered flying ambulances, triage, and humane battlefield care, earning admiration from all sides.
Procedure: Haematoma Block
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