Lacrimal History – Part 101: Doyens of Dacryology Series –Jean Janin de Combe-Blanche (1731–1799) and the Hydraulics of the Lacrimal System

Seminars in Ophthalmology 2026

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Authors: Mohammad Javed Ali
DOI: 10.1080/08820538.2026.2628923
Cited by: 1
References: 27

Abstract

In the hundred and first part of the series on the fascinating history of Dacryology, I will evaluate the theories of hydraulics and that of the nasal sphincter proposed in 1772 by the great French...

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Treatments Historical Philosophy and Science History of Science and Natural History

Publication details

Journal / source
Seminars in Ophthalmology
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Pages
1–6
Publication date
11 February 2026
Language
EN