Event Description
Rachael Gillibrand explores the connections between eye impairments and the creation of eyeglasses, using the collections of the National Library of Medicine. The talk will highlight items from her 'ocular impairment' resource collection, accessible through the Medical Heritage Library. Dive into the pages of historical texts, including Guy de Chauliac's Chyrurgia, Bartholomeus Anglicus' De proprietatibus rerum and the writings of Ambroise Paré, to explore how ocular health has influenced the design of eyeglasses throughout history.
Event Speaker
Rachael Gillibrand, Lecturer of Inclusive Learning at the University of Leeds
Event Information
Free and open to the public; no registration required. Please visit the event webpage to view the event.
Hosted by the National Library of Medicine.
