Corneal Tattooing - History of Corneal Tattooing

History of Corneal Tattooing

Corneal tattooing has been practiced for almost 2000 years, first mentioned in history by Galen, a 2nd-century physician. Methods of corneal tattooing have at times been practiced often and at other times faded into obscurity, but overall, the methods have evolved throughout history.

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