The Whole Face Ophthalmophantome: Creepy Antique Eye Surgery Training Tool From the Early 20th Century

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Device used by ophthalmology students to hone surgical skills circa 1900. The adjustable model consists of a black painted composition mask on brass linkage with adjustable clamps mounted to a round iron base. Two spring mounted brass eyeholders with pincers would hold pig eyes for future ophthalmologists to practice their craft before operating on human patients.