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Ophthalmic eponyms from the Mayo Clinic
1Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Documenta Ophthalmologica. Advances in Ophthalmology
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Mayo Clinic ophthalmology has many eponyms, some famous like Hollenhorst plaque and Kearns-Sayre syndrome, others obscure. These named terms will likely persist in medical language.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical History
Background:
- Mayo Clinic is linked to numerous ophthalmic eponyms.
- Some eponyms are widely recognized, while others are less common.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the association between Mayo Clinic and ophthalmic eponyms.
- To discuss the prevalence and persistence of these named medical terms.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of ophthalmic eponyms associated with Mayo Clinic.
- Analysis of the recognition and usage of these eponyms.
Main Results:
- Identification of well-known and lesser-known ophthalmic eponyms from Mayo Clinic.
- Acknowledgement of the ongoing use of eponyms despite criticism.
Conclusions:
- Ophthalmic eponyms linked to Mayo Clinic are a significant part of medical terminology.
- These named designations are expected to remain in use within the medical field.