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Derrick Vail's Shikarpur Fragments

James G. Ravin, MD

Arch Ophthalmol. 2003;121:720-724.

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INTRODUCTION

Shortly after completing his residency training at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Derrick Vail, Jr, MD (1898-1973) (Figure 1), traveled to India to work at a missionary hospital and perfect his surgical skills. His father, Derrick Vail, Sr, MD (1864-1930) (Figure 2), also a highly respected ophthalmologist, accompanied him, as did their wives. Vail's description of the expedition, which has not been published previously, gives an interesting perspective on eye care during the early years of the 20th century by a man who was to become one of the most influential ophthalmologists in the world.

Figure appears in full text version. Figure 1. Derrick T. Vail, Jr, MD.

Figure appears in full text version. Figure 2. Derrick T. Vail, Sr. Reproduced with permission from Ann (Mrs William) Roberts.

Derrick Tilton Vail, Jr, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the middle of 5 children of Derrick Tilton and Della Harris Vail. The elder Vail was . . . [Full Text of this Article]

INDIA

CATARACT SURGERY

From the Division of Ophthalmology, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo.

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