alleryCataract surgery in ancient India is linked to which physician?
ACharaka
BPatanjali
CVagbhata
DSushruta
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Sushruta
1. Cataract removal with a sharp probe is credited to Sushruta.
2. Afterwards the eye was soaked in warm butter and bandaged.
3. Charaka is known for internal medicine and Patanjali for yoga and grammar.
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