Authentic memoirs, biographical, critical, and literary, of the most eminent physicians and surgeons of Great Britain : with a choice collection of their prescriptions, an account of the medical charities of the metropolis, &c.

  • Nisbet, William, 1759-1822.
Date:
1818
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Credit: Authentic memoirs, biographical, critical, and literary, of the most eminent physicians and surgeons of Great Britain : with a choice collection of their prescriptions, an account of the medical charities of the metropolis, &c. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by University of Bristol Library. The original may be consulted at University of Bristol Library.

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    HOTAL INFIRMARY FOR THE DISEASES OP THE EYES, CORK STREET, BOND STREET. This institiitif)n began in 1604 for this exclusive class of diseases, which, from thf period of the Egyptian ophthalinia, were rendereri a more important object than formerly. Its an- nual contributions^amount to a large sum, and the number of patients admitted has been considerable. Present Estahlishment. Consulting Physicians.—Sir H. Halford, Sir W. Farquhar, Dr. Fryer. Oculist.—Mr. Alexander. Apothecary.—Mr, Brande. CITY INFIRMARY FOR THE DISEASES OF THE EYES, CHARTERrHOUSE SQUARE. This institution was begun by the late celebrated oculist, Mr. Saunders, and has been continued, since bis decease, by his successors and pupils. The annual subscriptions amount to £1100, and the expenditure is £800. Present Establishment. Physician,—Dr. Farre. Surgeons and Oculists.—B. Travers, Esq. W. Lawrence, Esq. DISPENSARY FOR CATARACT, GREAT RUSSELL STREET, BLOOMSBURY, Has lately been begun by the exertions of Mr. Stevenson, that the poor may have the benefit of his discoveries and improved modes of operating, acquired under the late Mr, Saunders. It is supported at his own expence. Present Eatahlishment, Oculist,—J, Stevenson, Esq.