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Georg Joseph Beer
1763-12-23 – 1821-04-11
Life & Legacy
Georg Joseph Beer (23 December 1763 – 11 April 1821) was an Austrian ophthalmologist. He is credited with introducing a flap operation for treatment of cataracts (Beer's operation), as well as popularizing the instrument used to perform the surgery (Beer's knife).
Occupation & Career
physician, ophthalmologist, professor
Education
University of Vienna
Legacy Highlights
Employer
University of Vienna
Organizations & Memberships
Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony
Education & Institutions
University of Vienna
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Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q85099 — wikidata View source
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