This is James Compton Burnett 1889 treatise, "Cataract - Its Nature,
Causes, Prevention, And Cure". Within it, he explores a variety of
different reasons why cataracts develop, and outlines the ways in which
they can be avoided, treated, and even cured. This book will appeal to
those with an interest in the history and development of cataract
treatment, and it is not to be missed by the discerning collector of
vintage medical literature. Contents include: "Histogenesis of the
Lens", "Optical Diagram of the Eye", "Definition of Cataract", "The
Causes of Cataract", "The True Nature of Cataract", "Salt-Eating as a
Cause of Cataract", "The Use of Sugar as a Cause of Cataract", "Hard
Drinking-Water as a Cause of Cataract", "Cataract Caused by Salt", etc.
Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and
expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume
now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete the original
text and artwork.