Complete Record - Heirs of Hippocrates No. 1712

THOMAS WHARTON JONES (1808-1891) A manual of the principles and practice of ophthalmic medicine and surgery. J. Churchill 1847 xxxvi, 570 pp., 4 leaves of plates, illus. (4 col.). 16.9 cm.

Jones' medical versatility is reflected in his writings which include works on ophthalmology (his major field), pharmacology, ear diseases, reproductive physiology, and hematology. He is credited with discovering the amoeboid movement of leukocytes. Jones was professor of ophthalmic medicine at University College in London when he wrote this textbook of ophthalmology.

Cited references: Garrison-Morton 5862; Wellcome III, p. 364

Gift of John Martin, M.D.