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Background imageCataracts Collection: Iguazu Waterfalls, Brazil / Argentina

Iguazu Waterfalls, Brazil / Argentina
Iguazu Waterfalls, Brazil/Argentina

Background imageCataracts Collection: area, backdrops, bodies, body, brook, brooks, cascade, cascades, cataracts, chains

area, backdrops, bodies, body, brook, brooks, cascade, cascades, cataracts, chains
Elbe River, Labsk Louka meadow, Krkonose National Park, Giant Mountains, Eastern Bohemia, Czech Republic, Europe

Background imageCataracts Collection: Niagara Falls in winter, with ice and frozen trees. Captioned, The Queen of Cataracts in Winter'

Niagara Falls in winter, with ice and frozen trees. Captioned, The Queen of Cataracts in Winter'. With description, The point from which this fine photograph was taken is Luna Island

Background imageCataracts Collection: Cataract operation, 1717 (engraving)

Cataract operation, 1717 (engraving)
3090827 Cataract operation, 1717 (engraving) by Heister, L. (18th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut d Ophtalmologie, Paris, France; (add.info.: Operation de la Cataracte); German, out of copyright

Background imageCataracts Collection: Eye surgery, 18th century

Eye surgery, 18th century
Lacrimal gland conditions 1, 2, bandages for lacrimal gland swelling 3, and cataract surgery 4, 5, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Robert Benard from Denis Diderots Encyclopedia, Pellet

Background imageCataracts Collection: Hotels in Egypt

Hotels in Egypt
Health and Sunshine Beckon You to Egypt Advertisement for Egypts top hotels catering to wealthy European and American tourists who went to Cairo for the season during the winter months

Background imageCataracts Collection: First Cataract of the River Nile, Aswan, Upper Egypt (colour litho)

First Cataract of the River Nile, Aswan, Upper Egypt (colour litho)
3621008 First Cataract of the River Nile, Aswan, Upper Egypt (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Cataract of the River Nile, Aswan, Upper Egypt)

Background imageCataracts Collection: John II of Aragon and Navarre undergoing a cataract operation (chromolitho)

John II of Aragon and Navarre undergoing a cataract operation (chromolitho)
3100699 John II of Aragon and Navarre undergoing a cataract operation (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCataracts Collection: Operation on a eye, plate from Traite Complet de l Anatomie de l Homme

Operation on a eye, plate from Traite Complet de l Anatomie de l Homme
CHT236314 Operation on a eye, plate from Traite Complet de l Anatomie de l Homme by Jean-Baptiste Marc Bourgery (1797-1849) 1866-67 (coloured engraving) by Jacob

Background imageCataracts Collection: A Doctor operating on a cataract patient, illustration from the Medical Encyclopedia by

A Doctor operating on a cataract patient, illustration from the Medical Encyclopedia by
LRI2648334 A Doctor operating on a cataract patient, illustration from the Medical Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d Alembert, 1772 (litho) by French School

Background imageCataracts Collection: Cataracts of the Nile above Aswan, Upper Egypt

Cataracts of the Nile above Aswan, Upper Egypt
View of the Cataracts of the River Nile above Aswan (Assouan), Upper Egypt. Date: circa 1870

Background imageCataracts Collection: John Cunningham Saunders Portrait Surgeon Surgery

John Cunningham Saunders Portrait Surgeon Surgery
John Cunningham Saunders, 1773 - 1810. English surgeon and ophthalmologist who did important work on the surgery of cataracts. After a print by Antoine Cardon from the painting by Arthur Devis

Background imageCataracts Collection: Iguazu Falls, Iguazu Falls National Park, Misiones, Argentina

Iguazu Falls, Iguazu Falls National Park, Misiones, Argentina
View of the frothy water flow at the edge of the top of the waterfall at Iguazu Falls, Iguazu Falls National Park; Puerto Iguazu, Misiones, Argentina

Background imageCataracts Collection: Yosemite Falls and autumn foliage reflected in Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Yosemite Falls and autumn foliage reflected in Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California, USA
Yosemite Falls and autumn foliage reflected in Merced River, Yosemite National Park; California, United States of America

Background imageCataracts Collection: Godafoss Waterfall, Fossholl, Nordurland Eystra, Iceland

Godafoss Waterfall, Fossholl, Nordurland Eystra, Iceland
Godafoss Waterfall of the Skjalfandafljot River; Fossholl, Nordurland Eystra, Iceland

Background imageCataracts Collection: Palouse Falls surrounded by ancient basalt rock on the Palouse River, Washington, USA

Palouse Falls surrounded by ancient basalt rock on the Palouse River, Washington, USA
Overview of the Palouse Falls surrounded by basalt rock, a remnant of ancient glacial floods and lying on the Palouse River within the Palouse Falls State Park; Washington, United States of America

Background imageCataracts Collection: Iguazu Falls, Iguazu Falls National Park, Parana, Brazil

Iguazu Falls, Iguazu Falls National Park, Parana, Brazil
The iconic Iguazu Falls, Iguazu Falls National Park; Parana, Brazil

Background imageCataracts Collection: Springtime at the King George River waterfall in the Kimberley region of Western Australia

Springtime at the King George River waterfall in the Kimberley region of Western Australia
Springtime at the King George River waterfall in the Kimberley Region; Western Australia, Australia

Background imageCataracts Collection: Roberto Barrios Waterfalls, Chiapas, Mexico

Roberto Barrios Waterfalls, Chiapas, Mexico
Roberto Barrios Waterfalls; Chiapas, Mexico

Background imageCataracts Collection: Agua Azul Waterfalls, Chiapas, Mexico

Agua Azul Waterfalls, Chiapas, Mexico

Background imageCataracts Collection: Aegyptus Hodierna, Map of Egypt, ca. 1720. Creator: Johann Baptista Homann

Aegyptus Hodierna, Map of Egypt, ca. 1720. Creator: Johann Baptista Homann
Aegyptus Hodierna, Map of Egypt, ca. 1720

Background imageCataracts Collection: Lechfall waterfall, Lech river near Fussen, Ostallgaeu, Allgaeu, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Lechfall waterfall, Lech river near Fussen, Ostallgaeu, Allgaeu, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imageCataracts Collection: Common gorse (Ulex europaeus), Aasleagh Falls, Connemara, County Mayo, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Common gorse (Ulex europaeus), Aasleagh Falls, Connemara, County Mayo, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Background imageCataracts Collection: Jacques Daviel

Jacques Daviel
JACQUES DAVIEL French surgeon, the first in France to operate on cataracts of the eye : an allegorical depiction with cock, caduceus and cherubs galore. Date: 1696 - 1762

Background imageCataracts Collection: Iguazu Waterfalls and footbridge for tourists, Brazil / Argentina

Iguazu Waterfalls and footbridge for tourists, Brazil / Argentina
Iguazu Waterfalls and footbridge for tourists, Brazil/Argentina

Background imageCataracts Collection: Cascade at Iguazu Waterfalls, Brazil / Argentina

Cascade at Iguazu Waterfalls, Brazil / Argentina
Cascade at Iguazu Waterfalls, Brazil/Argentina

Background imageCataracts Collection: Victoria Falls with rainbow, view from Zimbabwe, Zambezi River, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Africa

Victoria Falls with rainbow, view from Zimbabwe, Zambezi River, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Africa

Background imageCataracts Collection: Victoria Falls, mainfall with rainbow, view from Zimbabwe, Zambezi River, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Africa

Victoria Falls, mainfall with rainbow, view from Zimbabwe, Zambezi River, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Africa

Background imageCataracts Collection: Victoria Falls, view from Zimbabwe, Zambezi River, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Africa

Victoria Falls, view from Zimbabwe, Zambezi River, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Africa

Background imageCataracts Collection: Upper Fall, Curry, Yosemite Village, Yosemite National Park California, USA, North America

Upper Fall, Curry, Yosemite Village, Yosemite National Park California, USA, North America

Background imageCataracts Collection: Curry, Yosemite Village, Yosemite National Park California, USA, North America

Curry, Yosemite Village, Yosemite National Park California, USA, North America

Background imageCataracts Collection: Mariafall waterfall, Oetschergraben nature reserve, near Mitterbach am Erlaufsee, Lower Austria

Mariafall waterfall, Oetschergraben nature reserve, near Mitterbach am Erlaufsee, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Background imageCataracts Collection: Oetschergraben nature reserve, Mitterbach am Erlaufsee, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Oetschergraben nature reserve, Mitterbach am Erlaufsee, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Background imageCataracts Collection: Gullfoss, Golden Falls, near Reykjavik, Iceland, Scandinavia, Europe

Gullfoss, Golden Falls, near Reykjavik, Iceland, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageCataracts Collection: Waterfall in Weissbachschlucht gorge near Weissbach on the Alpine Road

Waterfall in Weissbachschlucht gorge near Weissbach on the Alpine Road, Berchtesgadener Land district, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imageCataracts Collection: Waterfall Calf Creek Falls, Utah, USA, America

Waterfall Calf Creek Falls, Utah, USA, America

Background imageCataracts Collection: Porcelain angel figure on moss at a waterfall

Porcelain angel figure on moss at a waterfall

Background imageCataracts Collection: Lower Yellowstone Falls, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Lower Yellowstone Falls, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Background imageCataracts Collection: Waterfall with basalt columns in Skaftafell National Park, Iceland, Europe

Waterfall with basalt columns in Skaftafell National Park, Iceland, Europe

Background imageCataracts Collection: Edith Falls in Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine Gorge National Park, Australia

Edith Falls in Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine Gorge National Park, Australia

Background imageCataracts Collection: Mirafall waterfalls in the Oetschergraben gorge, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Mirafall waterfalls in the Oetschergraben gorge, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Background imageCataracts Collection: Todtnauer Wasserfall waterfalls in Todtnau in the Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany, Europe

Todtnauer Wasserfall waterfalls in Todtnau in the Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany, Europe

Background imageCataracts Collection: At the Helvetesfallet falls the river Aeman plunges about 30m between vertical cliffs

At the Helvetesfallet falls the river Aeman plunges about 30m between vertical cliffs, Oerebro laen, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageCataracts Collection: Monbachtal waterfall, Black Forest mountain range, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Monbachtal waterfall, Black Forest mountain range, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Background imageCataracts Collection: Geroldsau waterfall, Black Forest mountain range, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Geroldsau waterfall, Black Forest mountain range, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Background imageCataracts Collection: Aasleagh Falls, Connemara, County Mayo, Connacht province, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Aasleagh Falls, Connemara, County Mayo, Connacht province, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Background imageCataracts Collection: Dropping water, water drops, in front of bamboo

Dropping water, water drops, in front of bamboo

Background imageCataracts Collection: Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Iceland, Europe

Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Iceland, Europe



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"Cataracts: Nature's Majestic Masterpieces and Medical Marvels" From the breathtaking Iguazu Waterfalls in Brazil/Argentina to the enchanting frozen beauty of Niagara Falls in winter, they have left their mark on some of the world's most awe-inspiring landscapes. These natural wonders, often referred to as "the Queen of Cataracts, " captivate us with their sheer power and grandeur. As Luna Island divides the American fall, it serves as a vantage point for capturing this fine photograph. The cascades create an ethereal backdrop against frozen trees and ice formations, transforming Niagara Falls into a mesmerizing winter wonderland. But they can not only found in nature; they also affect our bodies. Dating back to 1717, an engraving depicts one of the earliest recorded cataract operations. Eye surgery in the 18th century was a groundbreaking advancement that paved the way for modern techniques used today. While exploring Egypt's rich history, don't miss out on witnessing hotels nestled near Egypt's First Cataract along the River Nile in Aswan. This vibrant region showcases both ancient wonders and stunning natural phenomena. Even royalty has not been immune to cataract surgery throughout history. John II of Aragon and Navarre underwent a chromolitho-documented operation—an extraordinary testament to humanity's quest for better vision. Advancements continue even now; illustrations from medical encyclopedias depict doctors skillfully operating on patients afflicted by cataracts—a sight-saving procedure that brings hope and clarity where darkness once prevailed. The Nile River above Aswan boasts its own set of majestic cataracts—nature's masterpiece carved through time itself. These powerful waterfalls remind us that even within seemingly insurmountable challenges lie opportunities for growth and transformation. Jacques Daviel, renowned ophthalmologist, played a pivotal role in pioneering modern-day cataract surgeries.